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 vibrant school culture, and embracing the power of play. Together, we dive into the art of repurposing roles, fostering strength-based conversations, and unlocking the true potential of every individual in a school community. Whether you’re a teacher, administrator, or lifelong learner, this episode offers fresh perspectives and bold strategies to redefine what leadership can look like in education. About Dr. Jeff Springer An educator for 34 years, is the founder of the G.O.A.L. TEAM (Getting Others to Achieve Higher Levels). The G.O.A.L. TEAM was created for helping high school students and young adults to maximize their personal leadership potential. Jeff recently released his book titled dad prep and is available on Amazon. Jeff, a former Texas High School Head Football Coach and eleven-year veteran of the classroom, is also formerly the Principal at Magnolia High School (2002-2016). In 2013 Jeff was selected as the State of Texas TASSP State Principal of the year. Besides founding Spring Strategies LLC, www.playmoretoday.org providing educational executive coaching, Jeff also served part time as the Minister of Men at Wildwood UMC, is currently a University Student Teacher Supervisor at Sam Houston State, and is also the founder of Suit Up Ministries, a nonprofit men’s ministries www.thedaduniversity.com. Jeff attended Abilene Christian University where he played on the 1977 National Championship Football team, received his Bachelor of Arts in Teaching from Sam Houston State University, and obtained his Masters of Sports Administration from the United States Sports Academy. In the spring of 2020, Jeff completed his Doctorate in Education with an emphasis in Transformational Leadership from Concordia University. Jeff is passionate about people and “play.” Developing others and helping them see their value and completeness is what drives Jeff in all his relationships. Jeff loves being a husband, dad and a grandfather. He is always seeking for ways to acknowledge men that strive to be the daily active devoted dads they are called to be. Jeff, who resides in Montgomery, Texas, has been married for 43 years and has two children, and three grandchildren. Follow Dr. Jeff Springer Website: www.playmoretoday.org Twitter (X): @cultivatingplay Instagram: @playmoretoday3 Facebook: Spring Strategies LLC Linkedin: Jeff Springer, Ed.D YouTube: @thedaduniversity https://www.amazon.com/DADPREP-Preparation-Legacy-52-Week-Devotional/dp/B0BRZ4JDPV?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.gPoOdu06WPENpRxt6x-ZxjT0bAnL5WhoD6rkpt7ceCM.hkrDlYLk9cxon7QL00qIpRMZxBIAkR9Ruk7d13kSR30&dib_tag=se&qid=1733634767&refinements=p_27%3ADr.++Jeffrey++A.+Springer&s=books&sr=1-1&text=Dr.++Jeffrey++A.+Springer&linkCode=ll1&tag=aspirewebsite-20&linkId=87b1f3bbe6d99c208fe3162861b33d8c&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl —
