Episodes
Feb. 23, 2025
The Golden Rule for Leaders: Featuring Dr. Christopher Culver
Get ready for a conversation that flips the script on leadership, motivation, and what it truly means to connect with today’s students. Dr. Christopher Culver, an experienced educator, consultant, and professor, joins me to u...
Feb. 15, 2025
When to Coach Your Staff Up or Coach Out
In this Aspire Mailbag episode, Jeff Gargas and I tackle two critical leadership questions submitted by our listeners: How do you know when it's time to coach someone out instead of coaching them up? How do we coach teachers ...
Feb. 9, 2025
Graceful Leadership Through Every Season: Featuring Julia Bialenski
Leadership isn’t just a role—it’s a journey that evolves over time. In this powerful episode, I sit down with educational leader and author Julia Bialenski to explore what it means to lead with grace at every stage of the lea...
Feb. 5, 2025
Bonus: The Introduction of The Language of Behavior
In this special BONUS episode, Joshua Stamper reads the introduction to The Language of Behavior: A Framework to Elevate Student Success . Dive into the heart of the book as Joshua explores key sections like Are We Failing? ,...
Feb. 1, 2025
322. Leading With Intention: Featuring Michael D. Nelson & Peter DeWitt
What does it truly mean to lead with intention in today’s fast-paced educational landscape? In this powerful episode of Aspire to Lead , I’m joined by Michael D. Nelson and Peter DeWitt, authors of Leading With Intention: How...
Jan. 26, 2025
Emerge Through The Most Common Challenges: Featuring Gavin Gift
What does it truly mean to emerge as a middle leader? In this episode of Aspire to Lead , Gavin Grift, author of Emerge: Overcoming Common Challenges Associated with Middle Leadership , joins us to reimagine leadership in tod...
Jan. 19, 2025
320. Empowering Confidence and Elevating Leadership: Featuring LaVonna Roth
What does it take to truly lead with confidence and inspire others to do the same? In this thought-provoking conversation with LaVonna Roth, renowned author, speaker, and creator of Ignite Your S.H.I.N.E.®, we explore the tra...
Jan. 11, 2025
319. Seasons of Leadership and Self Doubt: Featuring Susan Rosenthal and Tessa Brock
In this insightful episode of Aspire to Lead , I’m joined by the dynamic duo Susan Rosenthal and Tessa Brock to uncover the journey of leadership through its many seasons. Susan shares why she coined the term "Dips of Doubt" ...
Jan. 4, 2025
Building a Better Now: Featuring Greg Bennick
In this captivating episode of Aspire to Lead , Greg Bennick, author of Reclaim the Moment: 7 Strategies to Build a Better Now , shares profound insights on leadership, focus, and creating a thriving work culture. Together, w...
Dec. 29, 2024
317. Cultivating Teacher Leadership: Featuring Dr. Jasmine Kullar
To conclude this year's episodes, I sit down with Dr. Jasmine Kullar, chief school leadership officer and author of Training Teacher Leaders in a PLC at Work: A Guide to Cultivating Shared Leadership , to uncover the power of...
Dec. 21, 2024
Aspire Mailbag: Tackling Workplace Disagreements
In this thought-provoking Aspire Mailbag episode, Jeff Gargas and I unpack some of the trickiest challenges leaders face in education and beyond. Ever had to deal with someone who says one thing to your face but something com...
Dec. 19, 2024
Executive Functioning for Educators: Featuring Mitch Weathers
What if the key to thriving as an educator lies in the same skills we often teach our students? In this inspiring episode of Aspire to Lead, Mitch Weathers, author and creator of Organized Binder, takes us on a deep dive into...
Dec. 15, 2024
The Connection Driven Classroom: Featuring Kevin Curtis
What if our so-called "discipline problems" were really just connection problems in disguise? In this engaging episode of Aspire to Lead, we sit down with the visionary founder of Differentiated Discipline, author of The Conn...
Dec. 8, 2024
Strength-Based Leadership and the Power of Play: Featuring Dr. Jeff Springer
What if leadership were less about control and more about connection? In this thought-provoking episode, Dr. Jeff Springer challenges us to rethink how we lead by focusing on building authentic relationships, cultivating a vi...
Dec. 1, 2024
Building Student Regulation with Executive Functioning: Featuring Mitch Weathers
What if the secret to unlocking student success lies in their ability to self-regulate? In this energizing episode of Aspire to Lead , we welcome back Mitch Weathers, the brilliant author and CEO of Organized Binder, to uncov...
Nov. 23, 2024
314. Common AI Mistakes and Practical Solutions for Schools: Featuring William Grube
In this episode of Aspire to Lead , we’re joined by AI expert William Grube, founder of Gruvy Education, to explore how artificial intelligence is shaping the future of education. William shares practical strategies for adopt...
Nov. 16, 2024
313. You're A Teacher Now! What's Next?: Featuring Alex Kajitani and Tom Hierck
In this week’s episode, I sit down with Alex Kajitani and Tom Hierck, authors of the insightful book You're A Teacher Now! What's Next? . Together, we tackle essential topics for educators at any stage of their career, includ...
Nov. 9, 2024
Aspire Mailbag: Career Aspirations and Leadership Opportunities
In this Aspire Mailbag episode, Jeff Gargas and Joshua Stamper dive into listener questions about school leadership, connecting with students and staff, building future leaders, and navigating career aspirations. Topics inclu...
Nov. 2, 2024
Forgiveness, Mindfulness, and Positive Behavior Tools: Featuring Nathan Maynard
In this thought-provoking episode, I sit down with Nathan Maynard to explore restorative practices that truly change the way we approach student behavior. Nathan dives into the importance of restoration within the behavior pr...
Oct. 26, 2024
311. Next Level Listening: Featuring Bradley James Davies
Have you ever had a conversation and you start to think about what you are about to say instead of listening to the other person? In this week’s episode, Bradley James Davies, author of Next Level Listening: How to Listen Lik...
Oct. 24, 2024
Rethinking Goal Setting with Mitch Weathers
In this special bonus episode, Susan and Tessa are joined by Mitch Weathers, author and creator of Organized Binder, to rethink traditional goal setting. Together, they dive into why the old methods of setting goals often fal...
Oct. 21, 2024
Living with Purpose, Empathy, and Kindness: Featuring Gail Boe
In this heartfelt episode of Aspire to Lead, Joshua Stamper sits down with children's book author Gail Boe for an inspiring conversation about living with authenticity, kindness, and purpose. Gail delves into the importance o...
Oct. 16, 2024
School Behavior Solutions Summit Recap with Charle Peck and Joshua Stamper
Join us for a recap of the School Behavior Solutions Summit! In this episode, Charle Peck and Joshua Stamper discuss the incredible speakers, valuable resources, and free recap videos available on YouTube. Plus, they dive int...
Oct. 12, 2024
309. Making an Impact Outside of the Classroom: Featuring Starr Sackstein
Tired of the traditional classroom setting but still passionate about education? Join us as we chat with bestselling author Starr Sackstein about her new book, "Making an Impact Outside of the Classroom." Discover a world of ...