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Upskilling the Future and Closing the Engagement Gap with Michelle Barry
Episode 28
In this episode of Standing Tall: Voices in Leadership, host Randy Lindquist sits down with Michelle Barry, the visionary leader behind Ignite Pathwa…
7 months, 1 week ago
Authentic Leadership: Moving from Knowledge to Wisdom with Dr. Sean Williams
Episode 27
In this episode, we sit down with Sean, the Superintendent at Eaton RESA, to discuss his unique path from the classroom to higher education coaching …
7 months, 3 weeks ago
Innovating Mid-Flight with Dr. John VanWagoner
Episode 24
Episode Highlights & Key Concepts
The Unconventional Path to Leadership: John discusses his unique "top-down" career trajectory, moving from high scho…
8 months, 1 week ago
How PBIS Solves the Problems Keeping You Up at Night
Episode 23
Key Takeaways for Leaders
Framework Over Compliance: PBIS should be a tool to address strategic challenges like chronic absenteeism and test scores, n…
8 months, 3 weeks ago
New Year Lessons for School Leaders
Episode 22
Episode Summary
In this special end-of-year mashup, we dive into the lessons that define high-impact leadership. From the precision of a Ferrari pit c…
9 months ago
Beyond the Spreadsheet | Stories Over Metrics
Episode 21
Key Takeaways for School Leaders
Growth Without "Collateral Damage" Ambition is critical, but it cannot come at the expense of your people. Smies expl…
9 months, 2 weeks ago
The Multiplier Mindset: Moving Beyond Unilateral Leadership
Episode 20
Multiplier Mindset: Moving Beyond Unilateral Leadership
In this episode, we sit down with Ron Gorman, who shares his journey from a second-grade teach…
10 months ago
Being Kindly Accountable and Leading Authentic Change with Liz Calvert
Episode 19
Episode Summary
What does it mean to be "kindly accountable"? In this episode, Randy sits down with Liz Calvert, the principal of Madison High School …
10 months, 2 weeks ago
Leading with a "Kids First" Focus, Even When It's Hard
Episode 18
In this episode, Randy Lindquist sits down with Jim Alston, Superintendent of Kelloggsville Public Schools, to discuss his powerful leadership journe…
11 months ago
Becoming a Beacon: A Leader's Guide to Building a Lighthouse District
Episode 17
In this conversation, you'll learn Dr. Timmis's core philosophies on leadership, including his powerful hiring question, "Do you love to win, or do y…
11 months, 2 weeks ago