Episode 11: You don’t have to do it alone

Darrin PeppardLeaning Into Leadership

In this week’s episode, Darrin dives into the lonely life of the new leader. More importantly, he hits the two most important things he did to rescue himself from himself. Along the way, he will tell you the story of a few struggles and how he came to the realization that he needed help. That, plus your #PepTalk and more … Read More

Episode 10: Realizing Your Dreams with Coach Jim Johnson

Darrin PeppardLeaning Into Leadership

In a moment later celebrated all over the world, Coach weighed risk with the potential for great opportunity for an autistic student-manager, Jason McElwain (JMac) catapulting Jim, the team, and JMac down a path of inspiration and hope. Coach Johnson stopped by the show to share this story and his thoughts on leadership. That, plus your #PepTalk and more on … Read More

Episode 9: Intentional Leadership

Darrin PeppardLeaning Into Leadership

Today’s episode takes us back to the roots of the podcast. Yes, a solo episode has returned to the lineup and Darrin is talking about intentional leadership. Through this episode, Darrin recaps our episodes 4-8, each of which had a guest and a common theme of being intentional about something in their leadership. That, plus your #PepTalk and more on … Read More

Episode 8: Taking the Leap with Robert Breyer

Darrin PeppardLeaning Into Leadership

What are the best steps to take when you’re ready to leap into school leadership? Author, principal, and leadership expert Robert Breyer joins the show to talk about his book “Taking the Leap” and to share advice for aspiring administrators. That, plus your #PepTalk and more on this week’s show. MORE EPISODES

Episode 7: Grace Swagger with Eric Lillis

Darrin PeppardLeaning Into Leadership

Eric Lillis leads from his heart and truly cares about everyone he serves. You’ll hear that very clearly in this podcast. You’ll also learn a term that was new to me, grace swagger. It’s worth tuning in to find out more. That, plus your #PepTalk and more on this week’s show. MORE EPISODES