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Oct 2024
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308. Finding Fulfillment in Leadership: ...

Joshua Stamper
About this episode
In this engaging episode of Aspire to Lead, we sit down with Walter McKenzie, author, ASCD leader, and co-creator of The Worthy Educator, to explore the complexities of leadership in education. Walter shares his thoughts on the temptation to say "yes" to roles because of titles, money, or pride, and the importance of staying where you are if you’re happy and mentally healthy. We also dive into the significance of staying connected with other educational leaders and how isolating the climb up the district ladder can be. If you're navigating your own leadership journey or contemplating your next steps, this conversation offers invaluable insights for balancing ambition with personal well-being and meaningful connections.

About Walter McKenzie:

Walter McKenzie is the co-founder of The Worthy Educator, a thriving community of leaders in education supporting each other to have impact and build lasting legacies in their work. Since retiring from ASCD, he served 25 years in Massachusetts and Virginia public schools: 14 years as a classroom teacher and 11 years as a district director and assistant superintendent. He also served as a senior training specialist for the Department of Housing and Urban Development in Washington, D.C., and its field offices around the nation. In addition to his work in public schools in public education, Walter is an internationally known presenter and author. He has been instrumental in launching and leading online professional development programs and postgraduate professional education courses, and he has actively facilitated online educator communities and web-based interdisciplinary instructional projects over the past 30 years. Walter lives in suburban Washington, DC with his wife and two children. Learn more at waltermckenzie.com.   Follow Walter McKenzie:
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