320. Empowering Confidence and Elevating Leadership: Featuring LaVonna Roth
What does it take to truly lead with confidence and inspire others to do the same? In this thought-provoking conversation with LaVonna Roth, renowned author, speaker, and creator of Ignite Your S.H.I.N.E.®, we explore the transformative power of self-awareness and strategies for overcoming imposter syndrome. LaVonna shares practical tools to help leaders strengthen their confidence,…
319. Seasons of Leadership and Self Doubt: Featuring Susan Rosenthal and Tessa Brock
In this insightful episode of Aspire to Lead, I’m joined by the dynamic duo Susan Rosenthal and Tessa Brock to uncover the journey of leadership through its many seasons. Susan shares why she coined the term “Dips of Doubt” and the inspiration behind their podcast, exploring the cycles that leaders experience throughout the school year—from…
318. Building a Better Now: Featuring Greg Bennick
In this captivating episode of Aspire to Lead, Greg Bennick, author of Reclaim the Moment: 7 Strategies to Build a Better Now, shares profound insights on leadership, focus, and creating a thriving work culture. Together, we dive into key concepts from his book, including the transformative power of “Keeping Your Eyes on the Knife” to…
317. Cultivating Teacher Leadership: Featuring Dr. Jasmine Kullar
To conclude this year’s episodes, I sit down with Dr. Jasmine Kullar, chief school leadership officer and author of Training Teacher Leaders in a PLC at Work: A Guide to Cultivating Shared Leadership, to uncover the power of teacher leadership. Dr. Kullar shares why principals can’t do it all alone and why cultivating teacher leaders…
Aspire Mailbag: Tackling Workplace Disagreements
In this thought-provoking Aspire Mailbag episode, Jeff Gargas and I unpack some of the trickiest challenges leaders face in education and beyond. Ever had to deal with someone who says one thing to your face but something completely different behind your back? Or been left in the cold after a disagreement with an administrator, only…