Episodes

Jan. 26, 2025

Episode 189: Simplify, Prioritize, and Thrive with Barb Flowers

In this episode of the Leaning Into Leadership podcast, Dr. Darrin Peppard is joined by Barb Flowers, Principal of the U.S. Elementary Division at Eastwood Global and a certified life coach specializing in leadership developm...
Jan. 22, 2025

Episode 188: The Human Side of Leadership with Todd, Dominic, and Darrin

Welcome to episode 188 of the Leaning Into Leadership podcast! In this mid-month episode, Darrin is joined once again by his recurring guests, Todd Bloomer, a high school principal from San Antonio, TX, and Dominic Armano, an...
Jan. 19, 2025

Episode 187: The Viking Code with Anders Indset

Are you feeling overwhelmed and struggling to prioritize your time as a school leader? In this episode, I share some exciting news about my upcoming digital course, Take Control of Your Leadership: . This course is designed t...
Jan. 12, 2025

Episode 186: Becoming a Lighthouse Leader

In this episode of the Leaning Into Leadership podcast, we’re exploring the powerful metaphor of the lighthouse and how it relates to effective school leadership. Inspired by a visit to Martha’s Vineyard, host Darrin Peppard ...
Jan. 5, 2025

Episode 185: The Language of Behavior with Charle Peck and Joshua Stamper

In this insightful episode of Leaning Into Leadership , Dr. Darrin Peppard sits down with Charlie Peck and Joshua Stamper to discuss their upcoming book, The Language of Behavior , and the accompanying podcast. Together, they...
Dec. 29, 2024

Episode 184: The Turning Point - Why Leaders Must Take Care of Themselves

Episode Summary: In this deeply personal solo episode, Dr. Darrin Peppard shares a pivotal story from his leadership journey that became a wake-up call about the importance of self-care. Reflecting on an experience during his...
Dec. 22, 2024

Episode 183: Empowering Leaders Through Story, Positivity, and Purpose with Barbara Gruener

Are you ready to lead with clarity and purpose in 2025? Join me on Monday, December 30, at 3 PM ET for a FREE webinar : Take Control of Your Leadership: Clear Priorities, Real Results . In just one hour, you’ll learn actionab...
Dec. 18, 2024

Episode 182: So You're the New Principal with Todd, Dominic, and Darrin

Episode 182 is a special episode , in which Todd Bloomer, Dominic Armano, and your regular host, Darrin Peppard, dedicate an entire episode to new principal Candace Pearson. We are excited for Candace to take on her first pri...
Dec. 15, 2024

Episode 181: The Power of Educational Systems with Kurtis Hewson

Are you feeling overwhelmed and struggling to prioritize your time as a school leader? In this episode, I share some exciting news about my upcoming digital course, Take Control of Your Leadership: . This course is designed t...
Dec. 8, 2024

Episode 180: MindStream Coaching with Greg Speranza

Are you feeling overwhelmed and struggling to prioritize your time as a school leader? In this episode, I share some exciting news about my upcoming digital course, Take Control of Your Leadership: . This course is designed t...
Dec. 1, 2024

Episode 179: Work on Your Game with Dre Baldwin

Are you feeling overwhelmed and struggling to prioritize your time as a school leader? In this episode, I share some exciting news about my upcoming digital course, Take Control of Your Leadership: . This course is designed t...
Nov. 27, 2024

Episode 178: Leadership Challenges at the Holidays with Todd Bloomer

Are you feeling overwhelmed and struggling to prioritize your time as a school leader? In this episode, I share some exciting news about my upcoming digital course, Take Control of Your Leadership: . This course is designed t...
Nov. 24, 2024

Episode 177: Managing Brand Transgressions with Dr. Shelly Jain & Dr. Shalini Jain

Are you feeling overwhelmed and struggling to prioritize your time as a school leader? In this episode, I share some exciting news about my upcoming digital course, Take Control of Your Leadership: . This course is designed t...
Nov. 20, 2024

Episode 176: Take Control of Your Leadership

In this episode of Leaning Into Leadership , I’m pulling back the curtain on my new course, Take Control of Your Leadership . This transformative course is designed to help school leaders overcome overwhelm, focus on what mat...
Nov. 17, 2024

Episode 175: Casting a Vision with Bentli Lewis

Are you feeling overwhelmed and struggling to prioritize your time as a school leader? In this episode, I share some exciting news about my upcoming digital course, Take Control of Your Leadership: A Road to Awesome Map for E...
Nov. 10, 2024

Episode 174: Building Resilience and Avoiding Burnout

On this solo episode of the podcast, we explore a vital topic for school leaders: maintaining resilience and avoiding burnout. I discuss five practical strategies to help you stay grounded, energized, and focused, even amidst...
Nov. 3, 2024

Episode 173: Leading with Empathy and Grace with Tammy Klotz

Are you feeling overwhelmed and struggling to prioritize your time as a school leader? In this episode, I share some exciting news about my upcoming digital course, Take Control of Your Leadership: A Road to Awesome Map for E...
Oct. 30, 2024

Episode 172: The Fall Classics with Darrin, Dom, and Todd

Welcome to a special mid-week edition of Leaning into Leadership. This week I am sitting down with my once per month guests, my friends and fellow principals Todd Bloomer and Dominic Armano. We play rapid fire this time aroun...
Oct. 27, 2024

Episode 171: Restorative Justice with Nicholas Bradford

Are you feeling overwhelmed and struggling to prioritize your time as a school leader? In this episode, I share some exciting news about my upcoming digital course, Take Control of Your Leadership: A Road to Awesome Map for E...
Oct. 20, 2024

Episode 170: Keeping it Real with Luis Baez

Are you feeling overwhelmed and struggling to prioritize your time as a school leader? In this episode, I share some exciting news about my upcoming digital course, Take Control of Your Leadership: A Road to Awesome Map for E...
Oct. 16, 2024

Episode 169: Tips to Drive Instructional Leadership

Are you feeling overwhelmed and struggling to prioritize your time as a school leader? In this episode, I share some exciting news about my upcoming digital course, Take Control of Your Leadership: A Road to Awesome Map for E...
Oct. 13, 2024

Episode 168: Evidence Empowered Education with Dr. Matthew Courtney

Are you feeling overwhelmed and struggling to prioritize your time as a school leader? In this episode, I share some exciting news about my upcoming digital course, Take Control of Your Leadership: A Road to Awesome Map for E...
Oct. 9, 2024

Episode 167: It Starts with Clarity

Are you feeling overwhelmed and struggling to prioritize your time as a school leader? In this episode, I share some exciting news about my upcoming digital course, Take Control of Your Leadership: A Road to Awesome Map for E...
Oct. 6, 2024

Episode 166: Developing Executive Presence with Dr. Laura Camacho

Are you feeling overwhelmed and struggling to prioritize your time as a school leader? In this episode, I share some exciting news about my upcoming digital course, Take Control of Your Leadership: A Road to Awesome Map for E...