Regardless of which direction it's headed, a ship encounters different weather patterns during its voyage: smooth sailing, the doldrums, and storms. Like a ship, life is unpredictable and ever-changing. The Captain needs to be prepared for every situation. As a leader, what strategies are you using to be successful in this unpredictable time in education? This week’s guest, Randy Russell, shares how he has used his relationships and partnerships to provide support, resources and hope to his district. In this episode, we discuss:Superintendent mentorship programGiving Opportunities to LeadersMental Health Strategies for AdultsAnd “The 3 Ships” book and podcast.About Randy Russell:Dr. Randy Russell currently serves as the Freeman, WA School District Superintendent. During his ten years in Freeman, the Freeman School District has achieved a high school graduation rate exceeding 98%; developed a collaborative professional development system grades P-12; successfully completed a $35 million construction project including the renovation of Freeman High School and Elementary schools, a new K-8 multi-purpose room, a new Palouse Regional Transportation Cooperative, a remodeled Freeman Middle School, the painting of all exterior buildings, and complete renovation of all athletic facilities; passed levies, capital project levies, and technology levies; and developed a broad school and community engagement processes to create, implement and complete the Freeman 2020 Strategic Plan.He is a past member of the WASA Board of Directors and is currently on the AAS Governing Board Executive Committee. In addition to serving as the WASA President, Randy has also served as the WASA Superintendent’s Component Chairperson, the NorthEast Washington School Administrator’s President and as the Spokane County Superintendent’s President.Randy is beginning his thirty-third year as a teacher, coach, assistant principal and principal in addition to his time as a superintendent in Washington, Idaho and Montana. He is also the Founder and president of RLR Leadership Consulting.Follow Randy Russell:Website: www.randyrussell.orgTwitter: https://twitter.com/RandyLRussell24Facebook: @RLR Leadership ConsultingLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/randylrussell/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNjCHACPKM5FNBzPJTytrCQThe 3 Ship Podcast: https://anchor.fm/randy-russell/episodes/The-3-Ships-Podcast-40-with-Author-and-Leadership-Coach-Joshua-Stamper-epivvh https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1098318218/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1098318218&linkCode=as2&tag=aspirewebsite-20&linkId=01edf01636d9135d50105680bf0734fa Are you a superfan of the Aspire podcast? Well, now you can show off your support with the new Aspire swag, featuring tee shirts, hoodies and a variety of drinkware. You can find all your Aspire Swag at www.teachbetter.com/swag[caption id="attachment_3247" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Use Discount Code: ASPIRE for 25% OFF[/caption]Tee-Shirts, Hoodies, and Drinkware: