About this episode

In this episode, Frederick Buskey interviews Dr. Robert Maddox about the enduring elements of their collaborative work and the importance of building people.

Power Quote: Am I a manager of priorities or a builder of people? Teaser: After recording today’s episode, I realized I needed to record the episodes on Strategic Action Cycles. Those episodes were a primer for this episode. If you haven’t yet listened to past two episodes on Strategic Action Cycles, I encourage you to do it now as this episode will have a bigger impact if you are already familiar with some of the concepts we talk about. In today’s show I talk with a former client about the work I did with them and what elements of that work have endured. Honestly, I did this episode as much for my own learning as yours. I hope you enjoy listening. Fill out this short form to receive your free Strategic Action Cycle guide. Sponsor Spot 1: So when it comes to student travel, I get why it can feel like a big lift. That’s why I always point people toward Kaleidoscope Adventures. They’ve been doing this for more than 30 years, and they understand what schools actually need - clear communication, strong organization, and a plan that works. They handle the details, so you’re not left piecing it all together yourself. If you’ve been on the fence about planning a trip, now is the time to…

People in this episode

Host: Frederick Buskey

Guest: Dr. Robert Maddox

Topics covered

• leadership
• education
• strategic action cycles
• personal development
• student travel

Keywords

• leadership
• education
• strategic action cycles
• personal development
• student travel
• Kaleidoscope Adventures
• math scores

Sponsors

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