Episode 145: A Special Father’s Day Interview

Darrin PeppardLeaning Into Leadership

Welcome to a special Father’s Day edition of the show. On this episode, my daughter Liz takes over the microphone and interviews me, focusing on questions she has as a new leader in her career. We talk about ways to get your voice heard, having difficult conversations, and how to grow the people around us. That, plus your #PepTalk on … Read More

Episode 123: Discussing the Undiscussable with Darrin, Dominic, and Todd

Darrin PeppardLeaning Into Leadership

Episode 123 is a special mid-week collaboration with elementary principal Dominic Armano and high school principal Todd Bloomer. Continuing our special series, Dom, Todd, and I sit down and share our insights on the Super Bowl (complete with our picks) and answer a viewer/listener question about creating a culture where staff will discuss the undiscussable issues. MORE EPISODES

Mental Health Awareness: 3 Key Ways to Be There for Students

William AndresenBlog, Connect Better, Lead Better, Manage Better, Reflect Better, Self Care Better, Teach Happier

TL;DR: Students need to feel visible and cared for. Say “hi” to each student, by name, every day. Educators who do this will create a small, but tangible and meaningful reminder for students that they are visible and cared for. Cheer students on. As educators, we have a wonderful opportunity to show up, demonstrate our interest in them as people, … Read More