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Dr. Kim
@drkimleadership.bsky.social
ICF PCC® COACH, Consultant, Strategic Conversationalist & Learning Experience Designer, HCS Director
It might feel faster to take over, but every time you do, you send a silent and maybe painfulmessage — I don’t believe you can handle it.
That’s not leadership. That’s CONTROL.
#RiseUpAndLead drkimleadership.com #leadership #instructionalcoach #coachleadership #leadershipdevelopment
November 11, 2025 at 12:28 PM
I enjoyed my day at Glen Oak Community Learning Center Peoria, IL. Here, the Universal Leadership Team learns about tools to support the Leadership competency: Empowering Educators!
November 8, 2025 at 3:11 PM
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#11 podcast episode: Becoming the Leader You Were Meant to Be with Natalie Street pod.link/1812091590 @nmstreet
Natalie is sharing how her parents, mentors, and colleagues “enlisted” her to lead before she even thought she was ready. #riseupandlead
October 6, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Every day, I pass a house that goes all out for Halloween. In October, it’s magical. But those decorations stay up all year long. By spring, it all looks out of place. What in the Halloween? Read about the connection to leadership in my blog drkimleadership.com/when-rocks-s...
September 29, 2025 at 11:35 AM
I am extra excited about Episode 10 of my podcast! I had the opportunity to interview one of my mentors, Dr. John Hodge! Wait until you hear the section on coachability! Wowza!
Title: Leadership Is Built on Action with Dr. John Hodges

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September 22, 2025 at 11:14 AM
SEPT BLOG!
That rock never hit my windshield—but the fear of it cracked me wide open. Leadership is the same way. One outburst, one careless word, and people carry it long after the moment passes. The soul of leadership is in the IMPRESSION you leave behind. drkimleadership.com/when-rocks-s...
August 30, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Podcast Alert! pod.link/1812091590
Walking through my defining moments + research on how leaders really grow—why you don’t need a title, how self-efficacy changes everything, & why bad leaders teach as much as great ones. Leadership isn’t born—it’s built!
August 11, 2025 at 4:22 PM
PODCAST ALERT! Title: Leading with Emotional Intelligence Leadership isn’t just about strategy or execution—it’s about emotional intelligence. In this episode, I’m digging into the real work of leadership: understanding and managing yourself. pod.link/1812091590
July 8, 2025 at 2:04 PM
New podcast alert! In this episode, we explore how leadership often begins in moments of uncertainty, the power of being seen before you see yourself, and why growth happens in the messy middle. drkimleadership.com #leadership #instructionalcoach pod.link/1812091590
June 25, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Ever wondered when you actually become a leader?🧐
In the latest episode of Rise Up and Lead, I dive deep into my own research on leadership ID development—and what I discovered will challenge everything you thought you knew about how leadership is formed. premierespeakers.com/speakers/kim...
June 9, 2025 at 6:12 PM
This month, I’m reflecting on what it means to lead with care, not just conviction.
➡️Read the full blog drkimleadership.com/open-slowly/
#RiseUpAndLead #EmotionalIntelligence #SoulDeepLeadership
May 30, 2025 at 8:14 PM
MAY BLOG ALERT! “Open slowly. Members could be on the outside.” A bathroom sign. A near collision. Who’s on the other side of this door?
➡️Read the full blog drkimleadership.com/open-slowly/
#RiseUpAndLead #EmotionalIntelligence #SoulDeepLeadership
Open Slowly - Dr. Kim Richardson Leadership
Open Slowly At my gym, there’s a sign taped to the inside of the bathroom door. Nothing fancy. Just bold black letters on plain white paper: “Open slowly. Members could be on the outside.” Now, I don’...
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May 24, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Reposted by Dr. Kim
2025 VSTE Conference Featured Speakers are Dr. Kim Richardson @drkimleadership.bsky.social, Esteban Gast, Devin Siebold @devincomedy.bsky.social! Register now at vsteconference.org Super Early Bird rates are available through July 15 for in-person and virtual attendees!
May 4, 2025 at 9:25 PM
April 10, 2025 at 2:52 AM
Something new is on the way… 👀If you’ve ever come to me for a real talk on leadership, growth, and connection, you’ll want to check this out. Let’s rise together ⬇️ drkimleadership.com/my-mother-ta... #RiseUpAndLead #educoach #coachleadership #leadershipdevelopment #teacherleadership
My Mother Talks For A Living - Dr. Kim Richardson Leadership
Exciting News: My Podcast is Coming Soon! I can’t wait to share something new with you all—my podcast is officially launching this Spring! You know, my son always jokes, “My mother talks for a living,...
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April 3, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Moving seems simple—until you're in the middle of it. 📦😅 What are you holding onto that no longer fits? Read more in my latest blog! #RiseUpAndLead drkimleadership.com/moving-is-mo... #leadership #instructionalcoach #coachleadership
Moving is MORE than Boxes - Dr. Kim Richardson Leadership
March is More Than Boxes   Moving is stressful, period! My oldest son and his family just moved from our home to their new location. I swear to you that last week was treacherous! Tensions were high a...
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March 9, 2025 at 3:53 AM
learningforward.org/journal/lear... I'm truly honored to have been asked to host a column in the Learning Professional Magazine for 2025: Teachers ARE Leaders! Thank you, LEARNING FORWARD! #RiseUpAndLead drkimleadership.com #leadership #leadershipdevelopment #teacherleader #teacherleadership
Why We Need Teacher Leaders
When I was a brand new principal, I thought I knew everything. A case in point: Drawing on my experience at another school, I planned to hold a schoolwide
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March 5, 2025 at 1:52 AM
Becca and I discuss building leadership identity with intention. The focus? People-centered leadership backed by real strengths. coachingthewholeeducator.buzzsprout.com/1936274/epis...
February 26, 2025 at 3:02 PM