Driving for Ed Leadership Excellence Without Driving Yourself Over the Edge - a podcast by BAM Radio Network

In this segment we look at what causes so many education leaders to be so kind, compassionate, nurturing and supportive of others, yet so hard on themselves. Our guests say that being kind to yourself is a critical leadership skill. Without this ability its difficult to succeed. Learn how to start being kinder to yourself right now.















Kristin Neff, PhD, is currently an Associate Professor of Human Development and Culture at the University of Texas at Austin. She is a pioneer in the field of self-compassion research, conducting the first empirical studies on self-compassion over a decade ago. She is author of the book "Self-Compassion." Ann McClain Terrell with over 30 years of professional experience in the field of early childhood education, the Director of Curriculum and Instruction for Milwaukee Public Schools. Nancy Flanagan is a retired teacher, with 31 years as a K-12 Music specialist in the Hartland, Michigan schools. Flanagan is co-founder of the Network of Michigan Educators and her blog, Teacher in a Strange Land, is featured on Education Week's Teacher.

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