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Feb 8
368. Every Child Deserves a Team: Featuring Kurtis Hewson
How can schools ensure every student benefits from collective expertise without overwhelming teachers with endless meetings? In this episode of Aspire to Lead, Joshua Stamper talks with Kurtis Hewson, co author of Collaborative Response and co founder of Jigsaw Learning, about a ... Show More
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What happens when we decide to be present, patient, and kind in the middle of one of the hardest stretches of the school year? In this week's episode of Aspire to Lead, Joshua Stamper welcomes back Dr. Christopher Culver to explore the science of kindness and belonging, the impac ... Show More
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<p><strong>Brian Martin</strong> is a second grade teacher and has taught for 20 years in a rural district in Western New York. He is a former assistant coach for his school’s boys varsity basketball team and veteran of the United States Army having served in Iraq. He is the ... Show More
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<p>🔥 What used to work in leadership doesn’t anymore. Learn what kind of leadership communication actually yields innovative results and growth.</p><p>As a high-performing leader, you’re constantly juggling responsibilities while navigating rapid change. But what if the key to s ... Show More
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Dr. Lori Koerner has been in the field of education for three decades. She spent the first 26 years of her career as an elementary school teacher, having taught every grade. She is a Fulbright Specialist Scholar, and served as an adjunct professor of special education at several ... Show More
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Welcome to another enlightening episode of "Mick Unplugged"! In today's episode, we delve into the dynamic world of personal development and transformative change with our special guest, Arash Vossoughi. Arash, a seasoned coach with 17 years of experience and over 100,000 individ ... Show More
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style= "font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">When it comes to life and leadership, one of the wisest pieces of advice comes from John Maxwell: "You have to start with yourself." At first glance, this idea might seem counterintuitive. We often associate gro ... Show More
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Chuck Moss has 25 years of experience in education. Forming meaningful relationships and bringing out the best in others have been the driving forces in his career. He has been a teacher, a coach, an assistant principal, a principal, and now serves as Director of Innovation and D ... Show More
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296. Building Psychological Safety and Inclusivity in Leadership with Jim Fielding
<p>Feeling the pressure to have all the answers? You’re not alone. Mick Spiers sits down with <b>Jim Fielding</b>—former senior executive at Disney, Fox, and DreamWorks, and author of <em>All Pride No Ego</em>—to explore why modern leadership rewards curiosity over certainty. Tog ... Show More
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In this compelling episode of Aspire to Lead, we delve into the creative process and inspiration behind the influential book "Simplifying the Journey." Discover the story behind why Bob felt it was essential to share his insights on educational leadership and we break down the six pivotal action steps outlined in the book, offering clear guidance for those s ... Show More
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<p class="BodyA"><span class="None">In this episode, John Maxwell dives into how he became a world-class leader and offers practical steps for you to become one too!</span></p> <p class="BodyA"><span class="None">After his lesson, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow sit down to talk about ... Show More
