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Jim Wichman is the founder of Inspired Edification, LLC, a seasoned educational administrator with over 25 years of experience. Jim has a rich history of service in both urban and rural public school settings. Coming from a background of poverty and even experiencing homelessness, Jim is a strong advocate for centered, respectful, and value-driven education. Not just an experienced educator, Jim is also a multi-talented individual who can play the accordion, a talent that saw him travel and compete in his youth. Additionally, he is a foster parent who adopted a 3-month-old child, who is now 21. Jim’s keynote speeches have reached audiences ranging from 50 to 1,700 people across multiple states.
Listen-in to the entire conversation for inspiration and takeaways. Here’s a summary of the show notes:
Lessons in Leadership:
- Be True to Your Core Values: Authenticity is essential.
- Flashy Fades: Stick to what’s important, not just what’s eye-catching.
- 5-2-1 Method: Jim’s unique approach to decision-making and leadership.
- Be Vulnerable: Authenticity can be a strength.
Discovering “Superpowers”:
- Jim strongly believes that each of us has a unique talent or “superpower.” However, life events can often cloud these innate abilities.
- Jim also demonstrates the power of storytelling by sharing his own journey and the ways his hometown community served and inspired him throughout life.
Topics Jim Loves:
- Celebrations: Jim stresses the importance of celebrating successes and telling our own stories.
- Middle School: A formative stage that he describes as “simply the best.”
- Perspective: Keeping the big picture in mind.
Motivational Takeaways:
- Listening to teachers can yield valuable insights.
- Every interaction matters in education, encapsulated in his hashtag: #iBelieve.
How to Connect:
Listen to the entire episode for amazing takeaways! To stay connected with Jim, you can follow him on social media via @JimWichman or visit his website, Inspired Edification, LLC. For parting words of advice, Jim emphasizes, “People Matter, You Matter, It Matters.”
We hope you find inspiration and practical takeaways in today’s episode. Thank you for doing what matters!
