Episode 106: Leadership Advocacy and Strategic Networks with Julia Rafal-Baer

In this week's episode, the incredible Dr. Julia Rafal-Baer talks with Jeff about the complexities of educational leadership, gender and racial disparities, and leveraging AI in education. Learn from her experiences and insights on sustaining effective leadership and creating impactful policy changes. 00:00 Welcome to the Leadership Circle Summit 00:56 Introduction to Leader Chat with Jeff Rose 02:04 Meet Dr. Julia Raefel Baer 04:44 Julia's Journey: From Struggles to Success 06:34 The Power of Teacher Advocacy 13:11 Building Confidential Leadership Networks 20:00 Addressing Gender and Racial Disparities in Leadership 28:30 Bias in Leadership Hiring 30:36 Podcast Producer's Message 31:11 Navigating Political Dynamics in Education 33:03 Challenges and Support for Women Leaders 35:57 Importance of Negotiation Skills 42:17 AI in Education: Opportunities and Risks 52:04 Sustaining Leadership Wellness 54:32 Final Thoughts and Advice