The Child Care Directors Chair Podcast
🎙️ The Child Care Director’s Chair – Where Big Dreams and Bigger Leadership Collide!
Ready to level up your child care career? Whether you're a teacher assistant dreaming of that lead teacher badge, a lead ready to snag that director title, or a director with your sights set on owning your own center (or multiple ones 👀)—this is your seat at the table. And spoiler alert: leadership isn’t a title, it’s an action.
Hosted by the one and only Erica Saccoccio—part coach, part cheerleader, and full-time leadership hype man—you’ll get daily doses of real talk, big laughs, and bold leadership truths. We’re talking practical strategies, mindset shifts, and serious elevation vibes... all served with love (and a little sass 😘).
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The Child Care Directors Chair Podcast
371 Stop Winging It: Strategic Planning That Actually Works
Let’s be real—running a childcare program without a plan is like trying to build a LEGO castle without the instructions. In this episode, host Erica Saccoccio gets down to business with early childhood strategist Joe Pinsonneault, and they are not here for the chaos.
Together, they break down why strategic planning isn’t just a fancy buzzword—it’s a must-have for growth, retention, and keeping your sanity. From mastering a SWOT analysis (yes, you actually need one) to creating mission statements your staff won’t roll their eyes at, this convo is full of practical wisdom and a little tough love.
Joe spills all the tea on making plans that don’t just collect dust in a binder. Think follow-through, staff buy-in, and check-ins that keep everyone accountable without the burnout. Bonus? Tips on listening to your team like you actually care—because staff retention starts with respect, not pizza parties.
If you're tired of flying by the seat of your leggings, this episode is your blueprint for getting organized, getting focused, and getting results.
🔥 Episode Highlights:
- 02:40 – What strategic planning really means (and why most leaders get it wrong)
- 07:10 – How to do a SWOT analysis without falling asleep
- 11:55 – Strategic plans that live beyond the staff meeting
- 16:30 – Time management tips for directors doing ALL the things
- 21:05 – Why listening to your staff is your biggest retention strategy
- 27:45 – Joe’s guide to mission, vision, and values that don’t sound like corporate jargon
- 33:00 – Accountability hacks to keep your plan alive and kicking
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