From Wooden Sword and Shield to Ruckus Makers: Building Better School Leaders with Danny Bauer

EPISODE NOTES:1. **Introducing Danny Bauer**: A renowned principal development and retention expert, best-selling author, and the host of two globally recognized podcasts.
 
2. **Bauer's Mission**: Aimed at building better leaders for schools, Danny discusses how he helps educators combat isolation and find solutions to their major challenges.
 
3. **Personal Touch**: Diving deep into Danny's favorite childhood memory of a Renaissance Fair and its connection to his leadership journey.4. **Discovering the Podcasting World**: Bauer's inspiration from "Entrepreneur on Fire" by John Lee Dumas and his realization that there was a gap in the market for school leader-focused content.5. **Unexpected Role as an Expert**: Starting as a passion project, Danny became recognized as a sought-after expert in his field, leading him to offer more direct support and eventually, full-time commitment to his mission.6. **The Importance of Focus**: Bauer emphasizes not diversifying too much but instead honing in on what works, which for him is the "Ruckus Maker Mastermind."7. **Origin of "Ruckus Maker"**: Danny's inspiration from Seth Godin’s ideas on disruption and "Steal Like an Artist" by Austin Kleon, leading to the birth of the term "Ruckus Maker" as a descriptor for trailblazing leaders in education.8. **The "Ruckus Maker Mastermind" Explained**: Bauer provides details about his flagship program that offers a supportive community for school leaders.9. **Staying in Your Lane**: Emphasis on the value of consistency and staying true to one's mission, as key advice for both leaders and entrepreneurs.10. **Impact on Education**: An overarching theme throughout the interview is Bauer's dedication to creating a positive disruption in the world of education, molding better leaders, and ensuring a brighter future for students.
Danny Bauer Websites and Social Links BLBS Website: https://betterleadersbetterschools.com Download The School Leadership Scorecard™: https://betterleadersbetterschools.com/scorecard  Build Leadership Momentum: How to Create the Perfect Principal Entry Plan: buildleadershipmomentum.com  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/danev....anbauer?ref=bookmark LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielevanbauer/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamdannybauer/ Medium: https://alienearbud.medium.com/ BLBS on Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/po....dcast/better-leaders BLBS on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/....3c1dkdobcUbAmUHfBWov School Leadership Series on Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/po....dcast/school-leaders School Leadership Series on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/....2ok6PzXGfcbuqyiOYT0h
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