Episodes

What does it take for a leader to drive change? The answer might surprise you. Leaders have a responsibility that often leads to the trap of doing it all. Actually a leader's role is to create conditions in which change can occur. Darrin's focus in this episode is leading leaders toward collective efficacy. How do we include more voices in the change process leading to more ownership of the necessary change? Want to work with Darrin in YOUR school? Interested in having Darrin lead a two day le...

In episode 2, Darrin opens with a big thank you to his listeners for making the show a success after only 1 episode. Darrin talks in this episode about how a trip derailed by snow and flight cancellations led to four awesome leadership lessons. As a leader, be aware of the systems we put in place and ensure they work well together Do not be the leader who gets frozen in place, doesn't follow through, or is stuck in the mud. Be mindful of communication and having too many, too loud, or compet...

Episode 1 of Leaning into Leadership Who is Darrin Peppard and why should you listen to him about leadership Darrin shares the six things he focused on as a leader Darrin challenges you to find what it is that you are focusing on in your leadership Darrin goes a little further in depth with school culture and why it should be in the forefront in the minds of today's leaders This week's #PepTalk challenges listeners to take a step back and remember why they do what they do to make it through...

Hi, I'm Dr. Darrin Peppard and this is the Leaning into Leadership podcast. As a 26 year educator, I have been a leader as a coach, teacher, assistant principal, principal, and superintendent. It is my goal with this podcast to bring to you every week an organic conversation all about leadership. Great leadership is great leadership regardless the context it exists in, so you will find guests from all walks of life. Everyone who is in a leadership capacity will learn something every week. Togeth...