{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Authority Podcast — Expert Insights and Fresh Ideas for Education Leaders","title":"Relational Intelligence with Rachel Edoho-Eket","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2529,"description":"Dr. Rachel Edoho-Eket has earned a reputation as a strong instructional leader, passionate educational advocate, and dedicated mentor. As the Principal of a National Blue Ribbon school in Maryland, she is a lifelong learner who strives for excellence not only for herself, but also for everyone she serves. \n\nToday, she joins the show to discuss Relational Intelligence: The Key Factor to Exceptional School Leadership.\n\nWe discuss:\nRelational Intelligence (RQ): the ability to build trust, communicate with empathy, and connect authentically \nHow is RQ different from EQ?\nWhy Trust is the first pillar\nChallenging the myth that leadership is about charisma or control\nResults: improved teacher retention, enhanced student outcomes, and increased community engagement.\nGet Relational Intelligence on Amazon or wherever you get your books. \n\nOur previous episode, with Jen Schwanke, also explored trust. Listen to it here: https://bit.ly/46pcCI5\n\nAbout today’s guest\nDr. Rachel Edoho-Eket is a wife, mother, principal, author, and speaker. With decades as a teacher and leader in public education, she has earned the reputation as a strong instructional leader, passionate educational advocate, and dedicated mentor. As the Principal of a National Blue Ribbon school in Maryland, she is a lifelong learner who strives for excellence not only for herself, but also for everyone she serves. Currently, she is President of the Maryland Association of Elementary School Principals and is an ASCD facility member.\n\nAbout the host\nRoss Romano is a co-founder of the Be Podcast Network and CEO of September Strategies, a coaching and consulting firm that helps organizations and high-performing leaders in the K-12 education industry communicate their vision and make strategic decisions that lead to long-term success. Connect on Bluesky or LinkedIn \n\nI also host Sideline Sessions, a podcast for coaches and parents of student-athletes. The show features conversations with coaches and performance...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/dTOKoLexSWdGS9m1xLLhBBOf_FONz2hkdXtwCfQ_FHk/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzQxNTUwLzE2ODM5/MDYwNDAtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}