BONUS: The EQ Impact with Charle Peck

Aspire to Lead, Charle Peck, Joshua Stamper, The EQ Impact

In this special bonus episode of Aspire to Lead, Josh and Charle share exciting news about their upcoming book project, EQ Impact. They explore why emotional intelligence matters more than ever in schools, workplaces, families, and relationships, and why lasting change depends on giving people practical skills they can use to respond to stress, conflict,…

NCMLE Bonus: Connection, Anxiety, & Student Engagement with Charlie Peck, Gretchen Bridgers, and Vernon Wright

Aspire to Lead, Leadership, Anxiety, and Student Engagement with Charlie Peck, Gretchen Bridges, and Vernon Wright, NCMLE

Recorded live at NCMLE, Joshua Stamper sits down with Charlie Peck, Gretchen Bridgers, and Vernon Wright to talk about their presentations, their current projects, and the power of connection at a conference built on learning and community. Charlie shares practical tools for addressing anxiety and avoidance, Gretchen focuses on the essentials of instruction, and Vernon…

369. The Science of School Discipline: Featuring Nathan Maynard

Nathan Maynard, Hacking Discipline, HighFive, restorative practices

What happens when discipline shifts from punishment to teaching? In this important conversation, Joshua Stamper and Nathan Maynard unpack the ideas behind Nathan’s new book The Science of Discipline, exploring how schools can move from compliance-driven systems to accountable, trauma-informed practices that actually change behavior. Nathan shares what he has learned working with struggling schools…

368. Every Child Deserves a Team: Featuring Kurtis Hewson

Kutis Hewson, Collaborative Response , Aspire to Lead

How can schools ensure every student benefits from collective expertise without overwhelming teachers with endless meetings? In this episode of Aspire to Lead, Joshua Stamper talks with Kurtis Hewson, co author of Collaborative Response and co founder of Jigsaw Learning, about a school wide model that replaces fragmented teams with purposeful, layered collaborative structures centered…