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Oct 2024
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Episode 172: The Fall Classics with Darr...

Darrin Peppard
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Welcome to a special mid-week edition of Leaning into Leadership. This week I am sitting down with my once per month guests, my friends and fellow principals Todd Bloomer and Dominic Armano. We play rapid fire this time around with questions leaders have but aren't always willing to ask.

Are you feeling overwhelmed and struggling to prioritize your time as a school leader? In this episode, I share some exciting news about my upcoming digital course, Take Control of Your Leadership: A Road to Awesome Map for Early Career Leaders. This course is designed to help you overcome overwhelm, focus on what truly matters, and lead with clarity.

Sign up for our mailing list at roadtoawesome.net to get early access, special pricing, and exclusive bonuses! And stay tuned for information on this exciting new course.

In this episode of Leaning Into Leadership, we explore why instructional leadership is crucial for student success and how it often gets deprioritized. Learn five actionable steps to reclaim your focus on instruction and make a meaningful impact.

Ready to lead with purpose? Tune in now, and don’t forget to sign up at roadtoawesome.net for exclusive offers and updates on my new digital course, Take Control of Your Leadership.

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