Episodes
Sept. 23, 2019
70. Struggling to Initiate Change: Featuring Wade Stanford
As a leader, have you ever initiated change and it was followed by fear and resistance? Today, my guest will be sharing his struggles and successes of initiating change at the highest level of his district and I’m extremely e...
Sept. 13, 2019
69. Innovate Inside the Box: Featuring George Couros and Katie Novak
As a leader, have you ever felt it’s impossible to create an innovative space or system for student to learn and create? I know over the years, I have definitely struggled to break the cycle of traditional practices. Today, I...
Sept. 4, 2019
68. Cultivating STEAM Education: Featuring Chris Chappotin
Chris Chappolin and I discuss how to create a culture of empowerment, STEAM education strategies, and the importance of creating a PLN network! #AspireLead Follow Chris Chappotin: Chris Chappotin is the Principal at STEAM Mid...
Aug. 25, 2019
67. A Passion for Kindness: Featuring Tamara Letter
Tamara Letter and I discuss how to create a culture of Kindness, increasing student voice through kindness passion projects, and the importance of technology in schools! #AspireLead Tamara Letter Tamera has served as an eleme...
Aug. 18, 2019
66. Level Up Your Leadership: Featuring Dr. Kelly Crane
Welcome to the Aspire: The Leadership Development Podcast! In this episode, Joshua talks with expert coach and new Better Leaders Better School Mastermind cohort leader, Dr. Kelly Crane. Dr. Crane shares her experience moving...
Aug. 10, 2019
65. How to Build Influence and Purpose: Featuring Vernon Wright
Do you hold a leadership title but feel as though you are not making an impact? Vernon Wright and I discuss how to build your influence, making authentic connections, and empowering others to find their purpose! #AspireLead V...
Aug. 3, 2019
64. Lead Beyond Your Title: Featuring Nili Bartley
In this episode, Nili Bartley and I discuss how to make an impact on a campus without a leadership title, creating student leaders, empowering others to have a voice and establishing a culture of creativity! #AspireLead Book ...
July 28, 2019
63. The Ethical Line: Featuring Dr. Toni Faddis
The Ethical Line: Featuring Dr. Toni Faddis Dr. Toni Faddis and I discuss ethical decisions for leaders, equity in schools, reviewing times of growth through failure, important leadership qualities to succeed as a principal a...
July 20, 2019
62. Striving for Ownership: Featuring Andrew Marotta
Striving for Ownership: Featuring Andrew Marotta Want to know how to get ownership from your staff? Andrew Marotta and I discuss striving for ownership in initiatives, how we don’t need to be a salesman, leading beyond a titl...
July 13, 2019
61. Uncomfortable to Grow: Featuring Todd Nesloney
As an aspiring leader, what do you need to experience to prepare for our next leadership position? Todd Nesloney and I discuss interview tips and tricks to the administrative interview process, leadership conferences, technol...
July 11, 2019
Bonus Episode: Taking the Initiative
Bonus Episode with Joshua Stamper Create your Leadership Goals for the new school year Do not wait for leadership opportunities to come to you Take the initiative to lead beyond your position What topics or questions do you h...
July 7, 2019
60. Instilling Hope in Tragedy, The Story of Columbine’s Resilience and Recovery: Featuring Frank DeAngelis
As a leader, what would we do if we faced immense tragedy at our school? This week’s guest, Frank DeAngelis, discusses how important it is to instill hope, relationship building, trauma informed practices and safety into our ...
June 19, 2019
59. Risk Taking is Required: Featuring Rachael Mann
Do we allow our leaders, teachers, and students to try new ideas and take risks? This week’s guest, Rachael Mann, discusses why risk taking is so important for leaders and students, changes need to our grading system, improvi...