324. The Golden Rule for Leaders: Featuring Dr. Christopher Culver

Aspire to Lead, Dr. Christopher Culver, Kindness, Generational Differences, The Golden Rule, Joshua Stamper

Get ready for a conversation that flips the script on leadership, motivation, and what it truly means to connect with today’s students. Dr. Christopher Culver, an experienced educator, consultant, and professor, joins me to unpack the evolving dynamics of Gen Z and Gen Alpha, the power of kindness in shaping school culture, and why understanding…

Aspire Mailbag: When to Coach Your Staff Up or Coach Out

Aspire Mailbag, Jeff Gargas, Joshua Stamper, Aspire to Lead, School Culture, New Initiatives

In this Aspire Mailbag episode, Jeff Gargas and I tackle two critical leadership questions submitted by our listeners: How do you know when it’s time to coach someone out instead of coaching them up? How do we coach teachers so they don’t feel fear through the process of evaluation? We dive into the delicate balance…

323. Graceful Leadership Through Every Season: Featuring Julia Bialeski

Aspire to Lead, Julia Bialeski, Leading with Grace, Joshua Stamper

Leadership isn’t just a role—it’s a journey that evolves over time. In this powerful episode, I sit down with educational leader and author Julia Bialeski to explore what it means to lead with grace at every stage of the leadership lifespan. We discuss the realities of burnout, imposter syndrome, and the challenges of maintaining well-being…

Bonus: The Introduction of The Language of Behavior

Aspire to Lead Bonus, Joshua Stamper, The Language of Behavior

In this special BONUS episode, Joshua Stamper reads the introduction to The Language of Behavior: A Framework to Elevate Student Success. Dive into the heart of the book as Joshua explores key sections like Are We Failing?, Regaining Trust in the System, and Why Traditional Approaches to Misbehavior Aren’t Working. Discover how this new approach…

322. Leading With Intention: Featuring Michael D. Nelson & Peter DeWitt

Aspire to Lead, Michael Nelson, Peter DeWitt, Leading with Intention, Joshua Stamper

What does it truly mean to lead with intention in today’s fast-paced educational landscape? In this powerful episode of Aspire to Lead, I’m joined by Michael D. Nelson and Peter DeWitt, authors of Leading With Intention: How School Leaders Can Unlock Deeper Collaboration and Drive Results. Together, we explore how school leaders can move beyond…