250. Driving Change through Champion Leadership: Featuring Steve Mesler
In this remarkable episode, we are honored to welcome Steve Mesler, an Olympic gold medalist and the visionary mind behind Classroom Champions. Tune in as Steve delves into the essential skills that pave the path to successful leadership. From making tough decisions with confidence to embracing change as a catalyst for growth, Steve imparts invaluable insights that resonate far beyond the sports arena. Join us as we explore his mission to equip our students with the tools they need to triumph in an unpredictable future.
In this episode, we also discuss:
- Leadership Lessons for All Ages
- The Importance of Social Emotional Learning
- Predicting the Future of Education
- And What Classroom Champions is All About!
About Steve Mesler:
Steve Mesler is the co-founder and CEO of the international award-winning non-profit Classroom Champions and is a 3-time Olympian and Olympic Gold Medalist in 4-man bobsled. Soon after retiring from Olympic competition, Steve was appointed to the Board of Directors of the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee where he chaired the Nominating and Governance Committee and founded the U.S. International Relations Task Force during his 8-years of service.
A renowned speaker, and a former teacher and management consultant, in 2010 Steve partnered with his sister, Leigh Parise, PhD, and wife, Rhiannon Mesler, PhD to turn Classroom Champions into the leading sport-for-education organization in the world. The international non-profit has partnered with schools and districts to mentor and teach more than 5 million students a growth mindset and the skills of perseverance and teamwork through evidence-based curriculum and innovative virtual mentoring programs to produce positive academic and life outcomes for students.
Follow Steve Mesler:
- Website: classroomchampions.org; Steve Mesler
- Twitter: @stevemelser @classroomchamps
- Instagram: @stevemmesler @classroomchampions
- Linkedin: Steve Mesler, M.S.M., OLY | LinkedIn
Classroom Champions | LinkedIn
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Joshua Stamper is the Training and Development Specialist for the Teach Better Team and manages the Teach Better Podcast Network. Prior to Joshua's current position, he was a middle school Administrator, classroom art educator, and athletic coach.
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