The Authority Podcast — Expert Insights and Fresh Ideas for Education Leaders

Today I’m pleased to share an episode of The Mid-Career GPS Podcast on which I was a guest. 

If this is the year you plan to get that promotion or level up your career, what is your pathway to growth? 

It can’t be to do more, spend more time on the job, and work harder. You have to be more intentional and strategic to create whatever is next for you and your career. 

But what are the right moves? 

In this episode, I had a chance to share my insights with John Neral about how you can create those pathways to growth while remembering to place your career in the context of your entire life.

We discuss how to identify a great work opportunity, how to remove the fear of helping people grow “beyond you,” and how to best identify your "Hell Yeahs" and "No Ways."

If you enjoyed this episode – or get value from The Authority Podcast as a series – and you’re seeking answers to the challenges, goals, and dreams in your own career, let’s connect. I help high performers in all industries and roles solve their biggest pain points, clarify their vision, identify strategic decisions that lead to growth, and feel encouraged along the way. Connect on Twitter @RossBRomano , LinkedIn, or schedule an intro call. 

John Neral had a mid-career moment that changed his path and direction. Building a Mid-Career GPS helped guide him to create what was next for his career. Now, he’s here to help you do the same. Join him and his guests as they share their stories, strategies, and tips to help you create whatever is next so you can find a job you love or love the job you have.

Learn more about today's sponsor, Playworks:

We’re proud to be sponsored by Playworks, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization with evidence-based practices that help schools improve the health and well-being of children by increasing opportunities for physical activity and safe, meaningful play.

If you’re a school or district leader struggling with the challenge of chronic absenteeism, as so many are across the U.S., you may not realize that structured recess is a research-backed approach to keep kids in school. In fact, a UC Berkeley study of Title I schools found that those partnering with Playworks had significantly lower chronic absenteeism rates. Further, Mathematica research demonstrated that Playworks schools spent 27% less time transitioning from recess back to learning, saving teachers valuable instructional time. 

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