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Nov 8
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Aspire Mailbag: Trust, Control, and Chec...

Joshua Stamper
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Leadership isn’t scripted...and neither is this conversation.

In Episode 35 of Aspire Mailbag, Josh Stamper and Jeff Gargas tackle two listener questions that every leader has wrestled with (even if they won’t admit it):

💬 How do you respond when you’re told to do something you’re already doing—without sounding defensive?
💬 And how can leaders recognize when their own need for control is actually blocking trust and innovation?

With their trademark mix of honesty, humor, and hard-earned insight, Josh and Jeff dig into the messy middle of leadership. Especially, the part where communication gets tricky, egos flare, and growth actually happens.

Whether you’re leading a classroom, a team, or an entire campus, this episode will help you navigate the tough conversations with confidence, clarity, and a little laughter along the way.

🎧 Tune in to discover how real leadership sounds when the mic’s on and the filters are off.

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