54. Work Ethic Redefined with Scott Wayman

What does it mean to have a good work ethic?    In today’s episode, I share a special conversation from my Owners Only membership program with Scott Wayman.   Scott is the Founder and CEO of Kangarootime, and in this week’s episode, we talk about redefining work ethic and both of our personal definitions of it. We dive into cultural norms, how to shift the narrative and the conversation around work ethic, and ways to lean into conflict and really understand what building and sustaining schools of excellence entails. I hope you enjoy this enlightening interview.   We also discuss:   Redefining work ethic and what it means to be a good employee. Components of not working yourself to death. Culture, work-life integration, and understanding the quality of life that our employees have.  Holding your staff accountable and how to be intentional about it. Creating a culture of transparency and normalizing what it means to have difficult conversations.   … and so much more!   Connect with Scott Wayman Kangarootime website: https://kangarootime.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kangarootime/   Resources and links mentioned in this episode: Access the Teacher Training Vault: https://schoolsofexcellence.com/early-childhood-teacher-trainings/ Access the Confidence and Resiliency Training: https://discovered.thrivecart.com/confidence-resiliency-training/ Sign up for the Director’s Inner Circle & Owner's HQ: http://Chanie.me/jointhedic Patty Mccord Book: https://pattymccord.com/book/   More about the show: If you are an Early Childhood director or owner, prepare to transform your school and life with the Schools of Excellence podcast. Tune in each week to learn from Chanie Wilschanski, the founder and host of the Schools of Excellence Podcast and a mom of 4 little kids. Each episode will be packed with tools and strategies – equipping you to build schools with higher staff retention, teacher motivation, parent partnership, collaborative culture, and a beautiful quality of life.    Every week, Chanie shares the truth about the journey to excellence, the strategies that are working TODAY, and the mindset about the critical decisions and choices that you make every day which impact yourself, your teachers, parents, family, and children who you serve every day.Mentioned in this episode:New School Playbook WorkshopAre you ready to stop guessing what your families want and start knowing exactly how to connect with every family in your school? You will learn how to implement 5 power plays: 1. Know Your Families: Learn the exact data points that predict family satisfaction and longevity. 2. Speak Their Language: Master the art of creating parent avatars, a proven template that’s revolutionized communication for hundreds of schools. 3. Be Where They Are: Discover the channels and messages that resonate with modern families. (Stop wasting time on platforms your families don’t use!) 4. Train The Troops: Transform your team and teachers into family engagement experts, including our “quick-win” scripts for common scenarios. 5. Sync Your Calendars: Build a communication calendar that keeps families engaged and referring new...