Leading Before the Title

The Fit Test: 6-Step Interview Prep to Assess Your Next Role

An interview invitation can feel exciting—but strong leadership judgment starts before you say yes. In this episode of Leading Before the Title, Dr. Andy Szeto shares a practical framework for preparing for leadership interviews with clarity and intention. From evaluating school context to telling authentic leadership stories and asking questions that protect your future self, this episode reframes interviews as a two-way process. A short, thoughtful guide for educators navigating their next leadership move. Article Link: https://www.naesp.org/resource/the-fit-test-6-step-interview-prep-to-assess-your-next-role/ [https://www.naesp.org/resource/the-fit-test-6-step-interview-prep-to-assess-your-next-role/]

Doing Work that Matters Most

In schools, it is easy to mistake constant activity for meaningful progress. Meetings, emails, and daily demands can fill every hour of the day, leaving little space for the work that actually improves teaching and learning. In this episode of Leading Before the Title, Dr. Andy Szeto reflects on the discipline of focusing on what truly matters in educational leadership. He explores how leaders can resist reactive work, prioritize impact over activity, and align their time with the outcomes they care about most. A short reflection on clarity, purpose, and the leadership choices that shape school culture.

For Professional Ghosters Out There

In schools and leadership spaces, silence is rarely neutral. When direct work-related messages go unanswered, trust erodes, uncertainty grows, and professional culture begins to fray. In this episode of Leading Before the Title, Dr. Andy Szeto reflects on responsiveness as a leadership disposition. He explores why ghosting in professional contexts is more than a communication issue, how it creates friction across organizations, and what practical systems leaders can build to close communication loops more consistently. A direct and practical episode on professionalism, clarity, and the culture your response habits create. Full article: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/6-professional-ghosters-out-dr-andy-szeto-k3ite/?trackingId=5C3Jt0t3SIOWomCKn5GBNw%3D%3D [https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/6-professional-ghosters-out-dr-andy-szeto-k3ite/?trackingId=5C3Jt0t3SIOWomCKn5GBNw%3D%3D]

Amplifying Human Skills in the Age of AI: Using the C.A.R.E.S. Framework

Artificial intelligence is changing how teachers plan lessons, assess learning, and provide feedback. But as technology becomes more capable, the question becomes clearer: what skills remain uniquely human? In this episode of Leading Before the Title, Dr. Andy Szeto introduces the C.A.R.E.S. framework—a model that highlights the human strengths educators must amplify in the age of AI: cultural competence, adaptability, relationships, ethical judgment, and scholarly discernment. A short reflection on why the future of education will depend not on replacing human intelligence, but on strengthening it. Full Article: https://www.techlearning.com/technology/ai/amplifying-human-skills-in-the-age-of-ai-using-the-c-a-r-e-s-framework [https://www.techlearning.com/technology/ai/amplifying-human-skills-in-the-age-of-ai-using-the-c-a-r-e-s-framework]

6 Digital Pet Peeves I Notice in Schools

Every technology decision, from reply-all emails to slide design and shared links, communicates something about leadership — and not always what we intend. In this episode of Leading Before the Title, Dr. Andy Szeto explores six digital habits that create friction in schools and offers simple leadership moves to reduce confusion, respect others’ time, and build a culture of clarity and efficiency. A short, practical listen for leaders who want technology to reduce friction — not add to it. Full article: https://www.techlearning.com/learning/leadership/6-digital-pet-peeves-i-notice-in-schools [https://www.techlearning.com/learning/leadership/6-digital-pet-peeves-i-notice-in-schools]