Episodes
Nov. 26, 2023
Episode 109: The Six Step Leadership Challenge with Jim Saliba
Jim Saliba is a certified coach, trainer, and public speaker with a BS, MBA, and over thirty years of experience in the leadership world. His career began as a software engineer before being promoted to management in the IT i...
Nov. 19, 2023
Episode 108: Untold Teaching Truths with Katie Kinder
Katie Kinder, author of Untold Teaching Truths and Hallway Leadership , is a professional learning facilitator, and she has been an educator since 2006. She brings her message of hope, fun, and real strategies to educators al...
Nov. 15, 2023
Episode 107: Q & A with Teacher Candidates from Ft. Hays State University
This week on the show , I am recapping a fabulous visit with Ft. Hays State's Future Educators Day. On this episode, I am answering four questions of undergraduate teacher candidates. Big thank you for Morgan Barba, Lauren Cu...
Nov. 12, 2023
Episode 106: Stop Blaming Your Tools with Don Schmincke
Don Schmincke is the author of the Best-Selling book The Code of the Executive and has been featured in the Wall Street Journal and USA Today. He is an Award-Winning Speaker, Researcher, Founder of the SAGA Leadership Institu...
Nov. 5, 2023
Episode 105: Empty your Backpack with Sam Demma
Sam Demma is the best-selling author of Empty Your Backpack: Unpack Your Beliefs, Take Consistent Action, and Create a Life of Meaning , and one of the most in-demand keynote speakers in the Education and Association sectors....
Oct. 29, 2023
Episode 104: The Art of ISS with Johnathan Cranford
October is National Principal's Month - to celebrate and help principals walk in their purpose we have the autographed copy of my book, Road to Awesome: The Journey of a Leader here , at a special price of just $20 and free s...
Oct. 22, 2023
Episode 103: Love it, Learn it, Live it with Maxwell Roach
October is National Principal's Month - to celebrate and help principals walk in their purpose we have the autographed copy of my book, Road to Awesome: The Journey of a Leader here , at a special price of just $20 and free s...
Oct. 15, 2023
Episode 102: Problem Solver with Cheryl Einhorn
October is National Principal's Month - to celebrate and help principals walk in their purpose we have the autographed copy of my book, Road to Awesome: The Journey of a Leader here , at a special price of just $20 and free s...
Oct. 8, 2023
Episode 101: Own Your Epic with Dr. Jay Dostal
Dr. Jay Dostal has served as a high school principal in both Nebraska and Arkansas. He earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Nebraska at Kearney where he received endorsements in English and Physical Educatio...
Oct. 4, 2023
Episode 100: Celebrating the Century Mark
Get your autographed copy of Road to Awesome: The Journey of a Leader here at a special price of $20 ( use code FOBA ) Book Darrin to speak at your school or conference contact us here Grab your copy of Darrin's FREE e-book W...
Oct. 1, 2023
Episode 99: Imparted Joy with Jillian DuBois
Jillian DuBois is a redesigned educator who has been in the elementary classroom for over 20 years. She is currently a Professional Learning Specialist with Forward Edge/Edge•U. Jill is passionate about infusing joy in educat...
Sept. 24, 2023
Episode 98: School Culture by Design with Phil Boyte
Phil Boyte has traveled the continent for over 35 years working with educators in thousands of schools to transform school culture. He believes in the power of sharing our stories in order to build relationships and trust so ...
Sept. 17, 2023
Episode 97: Beyond the Desk with Katie Powell
This episode is sponsored by EverFi - check out there amazing, FREE resources for K-12 at https://everfi.com/edleaders Katie Powell is the Director for Middle Level Programs for AMLE and author of the books Boredom Busters an...
Sept. 10, 2023
Episode 96: PBIS and the ABC's with Larry Carey
Larry Carey is a Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports Coordinator in Columbus City Schools. Prior to this role, he was acting as a teacher on special assignment for the NEA Organizing Fellowship Academy. His journey be...
Sept. 3, 2023
Episode 95: Define YOUniversity with Lindsay Titus
This episode is sponsored by EverFi - check out there amazing, FREE resources for K-12 at https://everfi.com/edleaders Lindsay Titus is a passionate, inspirational educator specializing in the field of behavior analysis. She ...
Aug. 27, 2023
Episode 94: Upping Your Leadership Game with J Remo Kapuchuck
This episode is sponsored by Peer Driven PD - Visit peerdrivenpd.com and request a quote. Tell them the Leaning into Leadership podcast sent you , and they’ll give you a free trial access so you can check out all of their c...
Aug. 20, 2023
Episode 93: School Leadership from A to Z with Bradley James Davies
This episode is sponsored by EverFi - check out there amazing, FREE resources for K-12 at https://everfi.com/edleaders Celebrated school leader and former Oscar Mayer Wienermobile Driver, after a two-decade career in educatio...
Aug. 16, 2023
Episode 92: Empowering New Leaders: Answers to Your Burning Questions Featuring Darrin Peppard and Joshua Stamper
This episode is sponsored by Peer Driven PD - Visit peerdrivenpd.com and request a quote. Tell them the Leaning into Leadership podcast sent you , and they’ll give you a free trial access so you can check out all of their c...
Aug. 6, 2023
Episode 91: Great on Their Behalf with AJ Crabill
This episode is sponsored by EverFi - check out there amazing, FREE resources for K-12 at https://everfi.com/edleaders Improving student outcomes is AJ Crabill’s focus. He serves as Conservator at DeSoto, Texas ISD. During hi...
July 30, 2023
Episode 90: From Struggle to Strength with Kip Shubert
Kip Shubert is an educator and coach who is driven to lead and love staff and students to believe and discover that they are the greatest miracle in the world. Having almost thirty years’ experience in education, Kip is shari...
July 23, 2023
Episode 89: Brand Up with Stacey Ross Cohen
This episode is sponsored by Peer Driven PD - Visit peerdrivenpd.com and request a quote. Tell them the Leaning into Leadership podcast sent you , and they’ll give you a free trial access so you can check out all of their c...
July 16, 2023
Episode 88: Clearing Out the Adult Problems with Beth Napleton
This episode is sponsored by EverFi - check out there amazing, FREE resources for K-12 at https://everfi.com/edleaders Beth Napleton is an executive leadership coach, consultant and the owner and founder of Beth Napleton Cons...
July 12, 2023
Episode 87: Thriving Schools with Charle Peck
Make sure you check out: the FREE Thriving School Community Educator Virtual Summit - register here https://www.thrivingschool.org/summit2023 Charle Peck is the co-creator of Thriving School Community, a revolutionary program...
July 9, 2023
Episode 86: Executive Branding with Dr. Benjamin Ritter
This episode is sponsored by Peer Driven PD - Visit peerdrivenpd.com and request a quote. Tell them the Leaning into Leadership podcast sent you , and they’ll give you a free trial access so you can check out all of their con...