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Your voice matters—and so does your personal brand. In this episode of The Child Care Directors Chair, Erica talks with Renee Carbone Fleming about how early childhood educators can step into leadership with confidence and authenticity. They explore how to build a personal brand that reflects your strengths, earn trust through intentional leadership, and overcome the fear of imperfection. If you’re ready to show up fully, advocate for your worth, and lead in a way that’s uniquely yours, this episode is your roadmap.

Early Childhood Education Empowerment Conference – Learn – Reflect – Collaborate

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Join Erica on The Childcare Director’s Chair for an honest conversation about feedback, leadership, and why clarity is one of the greatest forms of care we can offer our teams. In early childhood education, many leaders confuse being nice with being kind—and that confusion leads to mixed messages, frustration, and burnout.

In this episode, Erica breaks down how clear, confident feedback builds trust, strengthens culture, and supports accountability without tearing people down. You’ll walk away with practical ways to guide your team, uphold standards, and lead with both heart and authority—so your staff feels supported, not second-guessed, and your program can thrive.

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We invite you to join our community of dedicated listeners by supporting our podcast with a monthly subscription. Your contribution plays a vital role in enabling us to continue producing valuable content that empowers you to effectively lead your team and childcare business to success. By subscribing, you not only gain access to exclusive benefits, but you also help us in our mission to provide you with practical and actionable bite-sized strategies on a daily basis that you can implement immediately.

Investing in our podcast is an investment in your own growth and the success of your business. We firmly believe that by prioritizing the well-being of your team, you are paving the way for long-term success. Join us in this journey towards excellence and subscribe today to unlock a wealth of knowledge and resources that will propel you towards your goals. Your support means the world to us, and together, we can achieve greatness. Thank you for considering a monthly subscription to our podcast.

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Hey friends! Today I’m taking a pause from all the leadership tips and childcare strategies to do something I’ve been meaning to say for a long time: I love you all. Seriously. Whether you’ve been here from the very beginning, just found us, or are tuning in from across the globe, you are the heart of this community.

In this episode, I’m sharing 10 reasons why you all are the best listeners ever, giving a huge shout-out to cities from California to East Lansing, New Jersey to Georgia — and of course my friends up north in Canada. And to everyone listening from Singapore, Australia, Finland, France, Mexico, the UK, Germany, and beyond — you make this podcast feel like a global family.

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We invite you to join our community of dedicated listeners by supporting our podcast with a monthly subscription. Your contribution plays a vital role in enabling us to continue producing valuable content that empowers you to effectively lead your team and childcare business to success. By subscribing, you not only gain access to exclusive benefits, but you also help us in our mission to provide you with practical and actionable bite-sized strategies on a daily basis that you can implement immediately.

Investing in our podcast is an investment in your own growth and the success of your business. We firmly believe that by prioritizing the well-being of your team, you are paving the way for long-term success. Join us in this journey towards excellence and subscribe today to unlock a wealth of knowledge and resources that will propel you towards your goals. Your support means the world to us, and together, we can achieve greatness. Thank you for considering a monthly subscription to our podcast.