39: Coaching Over Supervising: Dr. Anthony Rice on Developing Leaders and Building Collective Efficacy in Schools
In this episode of System Shifters, we sit down with Dr. Anthony Rice—high school principal, author of The Color of Leadership, podcast host, and recipient of the ACSA Region 19 Fred Kiesel Memorial Distinguished Service Award.
Drawing on his experiences as a professional football player, coach, and educational leader, Dr. Rice shares why the most effective leaders focus on developing people, not just managing systems. Through coaching, mentorship, and authentic relationships, leaders can build the collective efficacy that drives meaningful outcomes for students.
This conversation explores how principals can shift from supervising to coaching, create cultures of trust and growth, and invest in the adults who ultimately shape student success.
In This Episode:
- Why effective leadership in schools looks more like coaching than supervising
- How mentorship and coaching strengthen collective efficacy among adults
- Strategies for building trust, developing leaders, and sustaining resilient school cultures
Get his book: The Color of Leadership
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Listen to his Podcast: The Color of Leadership