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Nate McClennen discusses with Dr. Adel DiOrio how school leaders can achieve coherence in education through effective leadership and knowledge management.

In this episode of the Getting Smart Podcast, Nate McClennen sits down with Dr. Adel DiOrio to explore how school leaders can move from fragmented initiatives to real coherence through knowledge management, transformational leadership, and coaching. Drawing on her research in rural school systems and insights from The Coach's Playbook , Adel shares why documenting what works, building strong relationships, and leading with intention are essential to sustaining improvement over time. From the power of "if you think it, ink it" to the life-changing influence of coaches and leaders, this conversation offers practical wisdom for principals, superintendents, teachers, and anyone working to build stronger, more human-centered schools. Outline (0:00) Introduction & Guest Welcome (5:56) Adel's Background & Career Path (12:05) Leadership & Building Cohesive Teams (19:07) Knowledge Management Research (24:08) Dissertation Findings & Practical Takeaways (37:51) The Coach's Playbook (47:06) Wrap-Up & Key Takeaways Links Watch the full video here Read the full blog here LinkedIn

People in this episode

Host: Nate McClennen

Guest: Dr. Adel DiOrio

Topics covered

• leadership
• coherence
• knowledge management
• transformational leadership
• coaching
• education

Keywords

• fragmentation
• coherence
• school leaders
• knowledge management
• transformational leadership
• coaching
• education improvement

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Coach's Playbook

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