Episode 81: Give a Damn with Chad Brown

Darrin PeppardLeaning Into Leadership

Chad Brown joins Darrin on the show to talk about his own leadership mistakes, how to integrate work and life together, the art of negotiation, and simply giving a damn about something. That, plus your weekly #PepTalk on Leaning into Leadership. MORE EPISODES

Episode 76: A Coaching Conversation with Jason Ryan

Darrin PeppardLeaning Into Leadership

Jason Ryan of Papillion La Vista High School joins the show in our first ever in-person interview. Jason is a first year principal and has risen from within the leadership team at his school. Jason and I visited about his experience and how working with me as his executive leadership coach has impacted his development. That, plus your #PepTalk on … Read More

Episode 75: A Walk and Talk with a First Year Superintendent

Darrin PeppardLeaning Into Leadership

Continuing our focus in the month of May on aspiring, rising, and new leaders, we welcome Michelle Osterhoudt back on to the show to share lessons learned during her first year, the value of having a coach, and what she’s excited for next year. That and more in this special mid-week episode. MORE EPISODES

Episode 74: The New School Leader with Dr. Lute Croy

Darrin PeppardLeaning Into Leadership

Dr. Lute Croy joins the show to talk about the ins and outs of being an assistant principal, lessons learned from the work, and his New School Leader program assisting aspiring and rising leaders to find that perfect leadership opportunity. That, plus your #PepTalk on this week’s show. MORE EPISODES

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