Episode 29: The Tap on the Shoulder with Randy Russell

Darrin PeppardLeaning Into Leadership

What happens when a new teacher, leader, or board member becomes part of your district? Well, new player equals new team, so you must go back to the beginning and support their growth. Freeman School District (WA) Superintendent Randy Russell shares his strategies for integrating new members. That, plus your #PepTalk and more on this week’s show. MORE EPISODES

Episode 26: Challenging the Status Quo with Dr. Michael Nagler

Darrin PeppardLeaning Into Leadership

Is it really ok to fail? Not only is it ok, it is the path to learning and success. Dr. Michael Nagler, author of the book “The Design Thinking, Entrepreneurial, Visionary Leader”, joins the show to talk design thinking and innovative school design. That, plus your #PepTalk and more on this week’s show. MORE EPISODES

Episode 19: A Culture of YES with Barb Schwamman

Darrin PeppardLeaning Into Leadership

Iowa dual-district superintendent Barb Schwamman is this week’s guest. She shares a philosophy of leading with yes, being involved in as many ways as she can, and fighting for the best for all students and public schools. That, plus your #PepTalk and more on this week’s show. MORE EPISODES

Episode 14: The Learning Curve with Dr. Jared Smith

Darrin PeppardLeaning Into Leadership

Superintendent and author Dr. Jared Smith sits down with Darrin this week to talk about telling the district’s story. Jared also shares tips on transparency, helping others grow, and his book “Learning Curve”. That, plus your #PepTalk and more on this week’s show. MORE EPISODES

Episode 5: Putting possible in the universe with Zandra Jo Galvan

Darrin PeppardLeaning Into Leadership

Zandra speaks to ‘putting possible in the universe’ as the key to breaking the cycle of poverty and ensuring students know they all have an opportunity to achieve at high levels. Her work in intentionally backward-mapping the experience every student has in Greenfield Union School District is truly inspiring and a model of exceptional leadership. That, plus your #PepTalk and … Read More