In this AD Insider LIVE | Thursday 30 episode, presented by Clell Wade Coaches Directory, Inc., we sat down with Richard Bechard, CMAA, District Athletic Director for Lee's Summit R-7 School District just outside of Kansas City, Missouri.
In this episode, we covered the following topics:
- Goal-Driven vs. Purpose-Driven Schools
- Strategic Planning Process
- Empowering the Most Powerful People in Society
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