Episode

Being Kindly Accountable and Leading Authentic Change with Liz Calvert

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Standing Tall: Voices in Leadership

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Nov 17, 2025

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2375

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Summary

In this episode, Randy interviews Liz Calvert, principal of Madison High School in Virginia, about her diverse leadership journey and her deep-seated "why" for driving change in education. They discuss the critical importance of embedding durable skills, the power of leading with authenticity, and her practical strategies for navigating complex change (like grading reform) while holding staff "kindly accountable".