Most of us can point to a few key people who have made a real difference in our lives and careers—the coach who pushed you to outperform, the teacher whose passion for a subject inspired your own, or the boss who showed you what it is to be a leader at work. In this episode, NBA star Chris Paul shares how his own mentors guided him through the early years of ... Show More
May 7
Communicating with Confidence When You’re Under Pressure
Communicating clearly sets you up to have the leadership impact and influence you need to drive change. But what if you’re running on empty? Expressing your ideas and giving direction when you’re sleep-deprived, burned out, or simply overwhelmed can feel nearly impossible. So, wh ... Show More
34m 19s
Apr 29
Build Your Resilience in the Face of Tough Change
Difficult change is inevitable, but few of us have the skills to it navigate well. Dr. Maya Shankar, cognitive scientist and host of the podcast A Slight Change of Plans, shares ideas that can leaders understand, react, reframe, and better adapt to change in life or work. She off ... Show More
25m 13s
Jul 2024
153. Listen Up, Leaders: A Record-Setting Coach’s Guide to Communication
<p><a href="https://www.fastersmarter.io/guests/tara-vanderveer/">Tara VanDerveer</a> has more wins than any other coach in NCAA basketball history. But as she says, motivating and leading teams isn’t about barking orders. Communication, she says, “It starts, number one, with lis ... Show More
31m 19s
Jun 2024
How to Become a Great Leader with David Novak
Unlock the Secrets of Leadership Mastery with Ed Mylett and David Novak! Leadership isn't just a role; it's a journey of constant learning and adaptation. This week, I'm excited to host David Novak, the legendary co-founder and former CEO of Yum! Brands, on a deep dive into the d ... Show More
1h 5m
Sep 2022
Episode 37: Bite Down and Don't Let Go with Dr. Chris Hobbs
Dr. Chris Hobbs is a 20-year veteran of education holding positions of teacher, coach, student minister, principal, athletic administrator, & executive director in the suburbs of Washington D.C., New York City, West Palm Beach, and Houston. In his current role as Director of Inst ... Show More
44m 33s
Dec 2021
Leaning into Leadership
<p>Hi, I'm Dr. Darrin Peppard and this is the Leaning into Leadership podcast. As a 26 year educator, I have been a leader as a coach, teacher, assistant principal, principal, and superintendent. It is my goal with this podcast to bring to you every week an organic conversation a ... Show More
3m 27s
Jan 2025
#221: Pat Kelsey, Head Men’s Basketball Coach at the University of Louisville – Crush it where you’re at
Thinking about your next career move?
Most leaders are. But if you don’t approach it the right way, it can cost you.
Sometimes, you can get so caught up thinking about your next big career move that you lose focus on what really matters—which is doing excellent work in whatev ... Show More
58m 23s
Jul 2022
Episode 27: Chasing Greatness with Don Epps
An educator for the last 20 years, Don Epps, has served as a classroom teacher, coach, high school principal and currently a middle school principal in Chanute Kansas. The #ChasingGreatness Principal has been featured in national publications and podcasts for stories of school cu ... Show More
56m 2s
Jan 2024
Episode 119: A Leader of Significance with Mosongo Moukwa
Mosongo Moukwa is a seasoned executive and consultant who has dedicated his career to helping companies thrive by commercializing new technologies, diversifying their product offerings, and entering new markets. Across thirty-plus years in leadership, Mosongo has applied his uniq ... Show More
43m 31s
May 2022
Episode 21: Don't Be Afraid to be AWESOME with Chuck Moss
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
45m 32s