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Calm in the Chaos with Danny Bauer and Glenn Robbins — Ancient Stoic Wisdom for Successful School Leadership
Today we present a great conversation with returning guest Danny Bauer of Better Leaders Better Schools and Glenn Robbins, superintendent of Brigantine Public Schools in New Jersey. Danny and Glenn have co-authored the new book Calm in the Chaos, applying ancient Stoic wisdom to the demands of school leaders.
Our conversation covers:
Summary of ancient Stoic wisdom and philosophy
The Obstacle is the Way - Ryan Holiday
Why the authors applied this philosophy to school leadership
Modern chaos in schools
School leaders’ stress levels are high. What is stillness in the chaos?
Four virtues…
The skinny
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