Podcast Episode

Lessons for Superintendents

Schoolin' Around··18 August 2026·32 min

About this episode

In this episode, Dr. Emilio Castro, Sr. Executive Director of Schools of Houston ISD, shares invaluable leadership insights from his 24 years in education, focusing on common traps that derail superintendents and strategies for building effective systems and teams. Perfect for aspiring and current district leaders aiming to enhance their leadership capacity.Resources: Books Dr. Castro RecommendsThe Four Obsessions of an Extraordinary Executive – Patrick LencioniThe Five Temptations of a CEO – Patrick LencioniThe Advantage – Patrick LencioniGood to Great – Jim CollinsLeaders Eat Last – Simon SinekThe Speed of Trust – Stephen M. R. Covey Dr. Emilio CastroLeader Protocol Guide for Buy-InArticle: Leadership and System-Level Work in MTSS Article: Top 5 MTSS Implementation Tips for School and District Leaders Guide: The District Leader’s Guide to MTSS and Strategic PlanningWebinar: The Role of MTSS in District Improvement: Aligning Vision and ActionRequest a consultationKey Topics: Leadership traps and how to avoid themBuilding leadership capacity and densityEffective communication and clarity in leadershipSystem alignment and crisis managementHabits and strategies for young leaders Learn more about MTSS and Branching Minds by visiting our Branching Minds Website, or sign up for our weekly Newsletter on all things MTSS. Don’t forget to follow and connect with us on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn @BranchingMinds.  Send feedback or inquiries to podcast@branchingminds.com!