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Are your staff meetings leaving you frustrated—and your team stuck in the same place week after week?

On this episode of Childcare Director’s Chair, we’re diving into how to teach adults new skills that actually stick. You’ll hear practical strategies, real childcare examples, and Chair-style insights to help you:

• Turn meetings into skill-building sessions
• Use modeling, practice, reflection, and peer learning
• Avoid common pitfalls that keep training from working

This episode is packed with actionable tips you can start using this week to empower your team and strengthen your program culture.

💖 Valentine’s Day Ticket Special

🎟 Sale ends MIDNIGHT on Valentine’s Day

📍 Early Education Empowerment Conference – May 7, 8 & 9

VIP Leadership Ticket: $299 – full 3-day access
Teacher Team: Add 4 Saturday-only tickets using code GENERALADMIN

Important: Enter each staff member’s name individually—do not enter your own name four times.

💡 Bring your leadership skills and your teacher team together for a conference that will empower your program and your people.

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If you’ve ever walked out of a staff meeting thinking, “I explained this… why are we still struggling?” —this episode is for you.

In this episode of Childcare Director’s Chair, we’re diving into a truth every childcare owner and director needs to hear: teaching adults is different than teaching children.

We talk about why staff training doesn’t always stick, how adults actually learn, and the small but powerful shifts leaders can make in training and communication to create better buy-in, stronger follow-through, and a healthier program culture.

This episode is filled with real childcare examples, honest leadership conversations, and practical strategies you can start using immediately. If you’re tired of repeating yourself and ready to lead with intention, pull up a chair—this one’s for you.

💖 Valentine’s Day Ticket Special – Now Through Midnight on Valentine’s Day

🎟 Ticket sales start now and end at MIDNIGHT on Valentine’s Day

📍 Early Education Empowerment Conference
📅 Thursday, Friday & Saturday – May 7, 8, & 9

🎟️ VIP Leadership Ticket

• Price: $299
• Includes: Full access to all three days of the conference
• Designed for childcare owners, directors, and leadership team members

📝 How to Purchase Tickets During the Valentine’s Day Special

STEP 1: Purchase Your VIP Leadership Ticket

1. Visit the conference ticket page
2. Add the VIP Leadership Ticket ($299) to your cart
3. Complete your purchase and submit payment

This secures your 3-day VIP Leadership pass.

STEP 2: Add Your FOUR Saturday-Only Teacher Tickets

1. After completing your VIP purchase, return to the ticket section
2. Add FOUR Saturday-only tickets to your cart
3. In the coupon code area, enter:
   GENERALADMIN
4. The discount will automatically apply to your four Saturday-only tickets your payment will show up as $0 after you enter the code

STEP 3: Register Your Staff Correctly (IMPORTANT)

• Enter each staff member’s name individually
• Each ticket must be assigned to the person attending
• This ensures proper registration, smooth check-in, and accurate attendance records

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🎟 Ready to take your leadership to the next level? Join us at the Early Education Empowerment Conference for powerful sessions, real-world strategies, and meaningful connection with leaders from across the country. See the link to grab your tickets and secure your spot today! Purchase Tickets! – Early Childhood Education Empowerment Conference

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Leadership doesn’t always announce itself. It often shows up in quiet choices, shared responsibility, and the way we show up for others.

In this reflective solo episode, we explore leadership as something lived out alongside people and carried on behalf of others. This conversation invites listeners to pause, reflect, and consider the lasting impact of leading with intention, care, and purpose.

This episode is lovingly dedicated to the founding members of the Trail Blazer Group, whose early belief and commitment helped create space for collective leadership and growth.

With gratitude and love, this episode honors: Becca, Angela, Heather, Tara, Annette, Julie, Patty, Ruth, Rea, Migdalia, Najwa, Gertrude, Tamara, Salima, Carrie and Kylee.

Leadership lives in motion—and its greatest legacy is found in who we lift along the way.

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Behavior is just the tip of the iceberg. In this episode of the Child Care Directors Chair Podcast, Erica and Dr. Mahri Wrightington dive beyond behavior to explore the critical role of emotional development in early childhood education. They discuss how children’s behavior is deeply influenced by adult emotions, the challenges educators face in regulating their own feelings, and the often-overlooked emotional support teachers need to thrive.

You’ll discover why creating emotionally safe classrooms requires a systemic approach, and how ongoing professional development in emotional intelligence can strengthen both staff and student well-being. This episode is packed with strategies to foster emotional regulation, reduce stress, and build connected, resilient classrooms where both educators and children can flourish.

🎟️ Conference Call to Action

Take your leadership and your program even further at the Early Education Empowerment Conference! Connect with leaders, gain actionable strategies, and learn how to create emotionally supportive, thriving environments for your staff and students.

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🎟 Ready to take your leadership to the next level? Join us at the Early Education Empowerment Conference for powerful sessions, real-world strategies, and meaningful connection with leaders from across the country. See the link to grab your tickets and secure your spot today! Purchase Tickets! – Early Childhood Education Empowerment Conference

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Are you ready to stop doubting yourself and step fully into your leadership role? In this episode of the Child Care Directors Chair Podcast, Dr. Keena Rush Mosley shares how early childhood leaders can level up with clarity, confidence, and command. She explores the challenges directors face, from imposter syndrome to navigating complex team dynamics, and provides actionable strategies to recognize your strengths, lead with authority, foster collaboration, and create a positive impact on your staff, students, and program. This episode is your leadership upgrade—designed to help you stop playing small, own your authority, and transform your early childhood program from the inside out.

Take your leadership even further at the Early Education Empowerment Conference, where you’ll gain practical strategies, inspiration, and connections to lead boldly and confidently.

🎉 Use code BOGO to buy one ticket and get the second FREE. Purchase your tickets today and invest in yourself, your team, and your program’s success.

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Are you a child care director who wakes up to 5 AM texts, calls, and inbox panics? You’re not alone—and there is a better way.

In this episode of the Child Care Directors Chair Podcast, Erica sits down with Paul Buckley from Ratio Staffing to explore innovative solutions for staffing challenges that keep directors up at all hours. Paul introduces a platform that connects schools with qualified teachers in real time—helping you fill positions quickly, maintain legal compliance, and keep your classrooms running smoothly.

You’ll learn how to:

• Say goodbye to early-morning staffing crises
• Quickly find qualified, vetted teachers when you need them
• Protect your program while maintaining a supportive environment
• Boost teacher morale and improve your program’s culture

If you’re ready to take the stress out of staffing and reclaim your mornings, this episode is your roadmap to staff solutions that actually work.

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🎉 Special Offer: Use code BOGO to buy one ticket and get the second FREE.
🎟️ Get your tickets today and start building a thriving, stress-free team.

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Struggling to keep your child care staff happy and engaged? It’s not about perks—it’s about culture.

In this episode of the Child Care Directorship Podcast, Erica and Bryanne Adler reveal how winning workplace cultures start with intentional leadership. Learn how to create an environment where your team feels valued, supported, and motivated to stay.

You’ll discover practical strategies for:

• Building trust and repairing conflicts with your staff
• Setting clear expectations for professionalism
• Strengthening onboarding and professional development
• Supporting staff well-being to prevent burnout

If you’re a child care director, administrator, or early childhood education leader, this episode gives you the tools to transform your program, retain your best educators, and build a team that stays.

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🎟️ Purchase your tickets today and start building your winning culture—your staff and program will thank you.

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🎟 Ready to take your leadership to the next level? Join us at the Early Education Empowerment Conference for powerful sessions, real-world strategies, and meaningful connection with leaders from across the country. See the link to grab your tickets and secure your spot today! Purchase Tickets! – Early Childhood Education Empowerment Conference

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Are you ready to step into your leadership, but feel stuck, unsure, or unprepared? In this solo episode of The Childcare Director’s Chair, we explore the simple—but powerful truth: all you need to begin is the desire to lead.

We dive into what willingness really looks like, how desire drives meaningful leadership, and why continuous learning is the secret weapon of trailblazers in childcare. I’ll ask you the tough questions—about fear, reservations, and what’s holding you back—so you can reflect, act, and start leading from where you are.

And here’s your next step: join the Trailblazer ECE Leadership Community! Every Wednesday at 6:30 PM on Zoom, we come together to grow, learn, and launch our leadership potential. To join, visit Membership | Child Care Director
and click “Join.” Then hop into our private Facebook group, log into your customized dashboard, and use the word LAUNCH to get access at no cost for the first 30 days.

Whether you’re an emerging director or a seasoned leader looking to step up your game, this episode will inspire you to trust your instincts, embrace growth, and become the leader your team and families need.

Listen, reflect, and take the first step toward becoming a true childcare trailblazer.

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🎟 Ready to take your leadership to the next level? Join us at the Early Education Empowerment Conference for powerful sessions, real-world strategies, and meaningful connection with leaders from across the country. See the link to grab your tickets and secure your spot today! Purchase Tickets! – Early Childhood Education Empowerment Conference