Aspire Mailbag: Career Aspirations and Leadership Opportunities

Aspire Mailbag, Aspire to Lead, Teach Better, Jeff Gargas, Joshua Stamper, #AspireLead

In this Aspire Mailbag episode, Jeff Gargas and Joshua Stamper dive into listener questions about school leadership, connecting with students and staff, building future leaders, and navigating career aspirations. Topics include:

  • How can you consistently connect with students and staff to make a greater impact?
  • What are some ideas to help build future leaders within your school?
  • For building leaders, what’s a must-do on your daily list, and what’s something you wish you could do every day but aren’t able to?
  • How do you fully enjoy your current role while dreaming of a different position?

Packed with real talk, actionable advice, and a dash of inspiration—don’t miss it!

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Aspire to Lead Won the FireBird Award!

I’m happy to announce that my book, “Aspire to Lead”, won the 2022 Leadership Book Award from Speak Up Talk Radio!

It is a great honor to get this kind of recognition and I really appreciate all your support!

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About the author, Joshua

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.

In addition to being on the Teach Better Team, Joshua is the author of Aspire to Lead, podcaster, leadership coach, and education presenter.