MONDAY MATTERS: “What Would Mastermind Do?” with Archdiocese of Louisville School Leaders

About this episode

In this episode, William D. Parker discusses leadership insights with members of a mastermind group from the Archdiocese of Louisville.

In this special episode of Monday Matters , I had the privilege of sitting down with members of a leadership mastermind group from the Archdiocese of Louisville Catholic Schools in Kentucky. Recorded during Kentucky Derby season, I affectionately referred to this group as my “Derby Mastermind.” Together, we reflected on how collective coaching, mentorship, collaboration, and reflective practice shaped our growth throughout the school year. Guests Featured: From left to right: Dr. Trevor Timmerberg, Shelly Pence, Chasity Livers, Jessica Young, Dr. Karen Loper, and Morgan Wissing (not included in this recording but a member of the mastermind) Throughout the conversation, we discussed how mastermind collaboration helped us: Become better listeners rather than immediate problem-solvers Several leaders reflected on how easy it is in administration to jump quickly into “fix-it mode.” Through coaching conversations and reflective questioning, we learned the value of listening first, seeking to understand root causes, and creating space for people to process their own thinking before offering solutions. Slow down and reflect more deeply before reacting The group repeatedly emphasized the…

People in this episode

Host: William D. Parker

Guests: Dr. Trevor Timmerberg, Shelly Pence, Chasity Livers, Jessica Young, Dr. Karen Loper

Topics covered

• leadership
• mastermind groups
• collaboration
• coaching
• reflective practice

Keywords

• leadership
• mastermind
• coaching
• collaboration
• reflective practice
• listening
• problem-solving

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Archdiocese of Louisville Catholic Schools

Places: Kentucky

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