346. Racing the Future of Education: Featuring Brad Waid

Brad Waid, Aspire to Lead, Joshua Stamper, Racing the Future, technology in Education

In this forward-looking episode of Aspire to Lead, Brad Waid, international speaker and author of the upcoming book Racing the Future, joins me to explore how technology is reshaping classrooms and careers. From sparking discovery in students to preparing them for jobs that don’t yet exist, Brad shares powerful insights on the role of emerging…

344. Stressed Leader Strategies to Stay in the Game: Featuring Dr. Dan Stecken

Dan Stecken, Stressed Leaders, Superintendent, Joshua Stamper, Aspire to Lead

Superintendent and author Dr. Dan Stecken joins me to share his personal journey through burnout and the inspiration behind his book Stressed Leaders: Stay in the Game. In this candid conversation, we discuss why leaders aren’t broken—they’re burned out—and how that critical distinction can reshape how we approach leadership, recovery, and sustainability. Dr. Stecken reveals…

343. Leadership Starts with Clarity: A Joint Episode with Darrin Peppard

Darrin Peppard, joshua Stamper, Aspire to Lead, Leadership, Clarity, New School Year

In this special joint episode of Leaning Into Leadership and Aspire to Lead, Darrin Peppard and Joshua Stamper team up once again for their annual back-to-school leadership conversation. As educators and leaders gear up for a new year, Darrin and Joshua dive deep into: What clarity looks like at the start of the school year How new leaders…

BONUS: VIBE Edu – Why Most PD Falls Flat and What Educators Actually Need

VIBE Edu Podcast, Kim Gameroz, TJ Vari, Mitch Weathers, Joshua Stamper, Professional Development, Aspire to Lead

Welcome to a special bonus episode of the VIBE Edu Podcast! In the very first episode of the VIBE Edu Podcast, Kim Gameroz, TJ Vari, Mitch Weathers, and myself, Joshua Stamper, sit down for a raw, honest roundtable discussion about a topic every educator has strong feelings about—professional development.From the worst PD sessions they’ve ever…