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The Aspire podcast offers a valuable opportunity for individuals seeking to enhance their leadership skills. My show features insights and perspectives from experienced and accomplished educational leaders, providing listeners with a rich source of knowledge and inspiration. By learning from the stories, successes, trials, and misconceptions of others, you can develop your own leadership capacity and achieve your goals.
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Aspire to Lead
Are you ready to take your leadership skills to the next level in your school or district? Look no further than ASPIRE to Lead, the ultimate guide for aspiring leaders by author and educational leader, Joshua Stamper. With practical strategies and insights, Joshua shares his A.S.P.I.R.E. model, which is infused with his personal experiences of both failures and successes, to help you develop your leadership capacity through self-reflection and goal setting. This actionable approach to enhancing your leadership skills is a must-read for anyone looking to make an impact in their educational community.
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Improving Mental Wellness in Schools
This is the transcript of the episode, “Improving Mental Wellness in Schools” Featuring Marria Barrera of Clayful Joshua: I would love for you to share with my listeners a little bit about yourself, your educational and leadership journey. Maria: Alright, so I started as an educational leader, back when I was a high school student…
De-escalation Strategies During a Tough Conversation
TL;DR: There are a number of de-escalation strategies one can use to diffuse any tough conversation: (1) Move to a private area. (2) Be empathetic and non-judgmental. (3) Keep your tone and body language neutral. (4) Provide choices. The Teach Better Academy course, Addressing Tough Topics in Schools, shares communication strategies for challenging topics in…
Aspiring Leaders Activate!
“Leaders aren’t born, they are made. And they are made just like anything else, through hard work. And that’s the price we’ll have to pay to achieve that goal, or any goal.” – Vince Lombardi Anticipation Summer is an exhilarating time for aspiring leaders as they look at the upcoming school year with anticipation and excitement for their…
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