An Imperfect Leader: The Superintendents and Leadership Podcast
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What's the difference between a thermometer and a thermostat in leadership? Dr. Darren Kennedy tells us here!
Listen to his whole episode here (or wherever you listen to your podcasts):
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Listen to his whole episode here (or wherever you listen to your podcasts):
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November 11, 2025 at 1:48 PM
What's the difference between a thermometer and a thermostat in leadership? Dr. Darren Kennedy tells us here!
Listen to his whole episode here (or wherever you listen to your podcasts):
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Listen to his whole episode here (or wherever you listen to your podcasts):
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Dr. Paul Freeman, Superintendent of Guilford Public Schools and Connecticut’s Superintendent of the Year, joins An Imperfect Leader: The Superintendents and Leadership Podcast to discuss leading transformational change through confident vulnerability.
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November 3, 2025 at 10:51 PM
Dr. Paul Freeman, Superintendent of Guilford Public Schools and Connecticut’s Superintendent of the Year, joins An Imperfect Leader: The Superintendents and Leadership Podcast to discuss leading transformational change through confident vulnerability.
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Ask the kids! In this week’s episode, we sit down with Dr. John Anzalone, Superintendent of the Camas School District (WA).
Dr. Anzalone shares his powerful reflections on leadership and what it truly means to lead with humility.
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Dr. Anzalone shares his powerful reflections on leadership and what it truly means to lead with humility.
imperfectleader.com/podcasts/
October 28, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Ask the kids! In this week’s episode, we sit down with Dr. John Anzalone, Superintendent of the Camas School District (WA).
Dr. Anzalone shares his powerful reflections on leadership and what it truly means to lead with humility.
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Dr. Anzalone shares his powerful reflections on leadership and what it truly means to lead with humility.
imperfectleader.com/podcasts/
Check out this inspiring wisdom from Dr. Deborah Wortham, nationally recognized educator, author of the bestseller Setting the Atmosphere, and CEO of Wortham Educational Enterprises.
“Smart is not something you are; smart is something you get.”
It's wisdom about supporting teachers and leaders!
“Smart is not something you are; smart is something you get.”
It's wisdom about supporting teachers and leaders!
October 21, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Check out this inspiring wisdom from Dr. Deborah Wortham, nationally recognized educator, author of the bestseller Setting the Atmosphere, and CEO of Wortham Educational Enterprises.
“Smart is not something you are; smart is something you get.”
It's wisdom about supporting teachers and leaders!
“Smart is not something you are; smart is something you get.”
It's wisdom about supporting teachers and leaders!
I’m thrilled to share that my new book, Serving as a Lead Learner: Lessons from America’s Superintendents, is available for preorder now and releases on October 30.
This book is designed to be a practical resource for leadership teams.
👉 Preorder today!
www.amazon.com/Serving-Lead...
This book is designed to be a practical resource for leadership teams.
👉 Preorder today!
www.amazon.com/Serving-Lead...
October 17, 2025 at 2:05 AM
I’m thrilled to share that my new book, Serving as a Lead Learner: Lessons from America’s Superintendents, is available for preorder now and releases on October 30.
This book is designed to be a practical resource for leadership teams.
👉 Preorder today!
www.amazon.com/Serving-Lead...
This book is designed to be a practical resource for leadership teams.
👉 Preorder today!
www.amazon.com/Serving-Lead...
This week on An Imperfect Leader: The Superintendents and Leadership Podcast, we had a powerful conversation with David K Richards, CEO of Changemaker MicroSchools and host of the Changemaker EDU podcast.
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October 14, 2025 at 1:10 PM
This week on An Imperfect Leader: The Superintendents and Leadership Podcast, we had a powerful conversation with David K Richards, CEO of Changemaker MicroSchools and host of the Changemaker EDU podcast.
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What does @mattleta.bsky.social say about being an imperfect leader? Listen here! And then check out the full episode:
Here are three takeaways:
AI as a Thought Partner and Collaborator
Resilience and Learning Through Failure
Human Comfort and Change Management
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Here are three takeaways:
AI as a Thought Partner and Collaborator
Resilience and Learning Through Failure
Human Comfort and Change Management
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October 7, 2025 at 7:50 PM
What does @mattleta.bsky.social say about being an imperfect leader? Listen here! And then check out the full episode:
Here are three takeaways:
AI as a Thought Partner and Collaborator
Resilience and Learning Through Failure
Human Comfort and Change Management
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Here are three takeaways:
AI as a Thought Partner and Collaborator
Resilience and Learning Through Failure
Human Comfort and Change Management
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/w...
What does it really mean to lead for democracy in our schools today?
I sit down with Dr. John Rogers of the UCLA School of Education and Information Studies.
This is a must-listen episode for every educational leader navigating today’s challenges.
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I sit down with Dr. John Rogers of the UCLA School of Education and Information Studies.
This is a must-listen episode for every educational leader navigating today’s challenges.
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September 30, 2025 at 6:12 PM
What does it really mean to lead for democracy in our schools today?
I sit down with Dr. John Rogers of the UCLA School of Education and Information Studies.
This is a must-listen episode for every educational leader navigating today’s challenges.
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I sit down with Dr. John Rogers of the UCLA School of Education and Information Studies.
This is a must-listen episode for every educational leader navigating today’s challenges.
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/j...
Public schools are now the "frontline of America’s intensifying cultural and political conflicts," and many superintendents find themselves unprepared for this new level of engagement. This week's episode of An Imperfect Leader: Navigating the New Reality of Public School Leadership with Carl Cohn.
September 16, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Public schools are now the "frontline of America’s intensifying cultural and political conflicts," and many superintendents find themselves unprepared for this new level of engagement. This week's episode of An Imperfect Leader: Navigating the New Reality of Public School Leadership with Carl Cohn.
Kicking things off with Daniel Sobel, founder of IFIP and global leader in inclusion education, on An Imperfect Leader: The Superintendents and Leadership Podcast. 🎧
🌍 More on the Congress: www.ifip.group
#InclusiveEducation #TeacherTraining #WorldInclusionCongress #EducationLeadership #Podcast
🌍 More on the Congress: www.ifip.group
#InclusiveEducation #TeacherTraining #WorldInclusionCongress #EducationLeadership #Podcast
September 3, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Kicking things off with Daniel Sobel, founder of IFIP and global leader in inclusion education, on An Imperfect Leader: The Superintendents and Leadership Podcast. 🎧
🌍 More on the Congress: www.ifip.group
#InclusiveEducation #TeacherTraining #WorldInclusionCongress #EducationLeadership #Podcast
🌍 More on the Congress: www.ifip.group
#InclusiveEducation #TeacherTraining #WorldInclusionCongress #EducationLeadership #Podcast
As leaders across the country gear up for the start of a new school year, every leader should listen to our powerful conversation with Dr. Monique Darrisaw-Akil
#Animperfectleader:TheSuperintendentsandLeadershipPodcast #EducationLeadership #Superintendent #SchoolYearPlanning #TheAnswersAreInTheRoom
#Animperfectleader:TheSuperintendentsandLeadershipPodcast #EducationLeadership #Superintendent #SchoolYearPlanning #TheAnswersAreInTheRoom
July 29, 2025 at 4:02 AM
As leaders across the country gear up for the start of a new school year, every leader should listen to our powerful conversation with Dr. Monique Darrisaw-Akil
#Animperfectleader:TheSuperintendentsandLeadershipPodcast #EducationLeadership #Superintendent #SchoolYearPlanning #TheAnswersAreInTheRoom
#Animperfectleader:TheSuperintendentsandLeadershipPodcast #EducationLeadership #Superintendent #SchoolYearPlanning #TheAnswersAreInTheRoom
Dr. Meisha Porter, former Chancellor of the largest school system in the nation and now President & CEO of the The Bronx Community Foundation, joins me for a deeply honest and powerful conversation about leadership, identity, community, and imperfection.
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#PublicEducation
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#PublicEducation
July 17, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Dr. Meisha Porter, former Chancellor of the largest school system in the nation and now President & CEO of the The Bronx Community Foundation, joins me for a deeply honest and powerful conversation about leadership, identity, community, and imperfection.
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#PublicEducation
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#PublicEducation
Dr. Meisha Porter, former Chancellor of the largest school system in the nation shares:
🎯 What it means to lead where you're rooted
🛠️ How she redefines success through participatory grant making
🧭 And why it's OK to say, "I don’t know."
#BronxStrong #deeperlearning #publiceducation
🎯 What it means to lead where you're rooted
🛠️ How she redefines success through participatory grant making
🧭 And why it's OK to say, "I don’t know."
#BronxStrong #deeperlearning #publiceducation
July 15, 2025 at 10:43 AM
Dr. Meisha Porter, former Chancellor of the largest school system in the nation shares:
🎯 What it means to lead where you're rooted
🛠️ How she redefines success through participatory grant making
🧭 And why it's OK to say, "I don’t know."
#BronxStrong #deeperlearning #publiceducation
🎯 What it means to lead where you're rooted
🛠️ How she redefines success through participatory grant making
🧭 And why it's OK to say, "I don’t know."
#BronxStrong #deeperlearning #publiceducation
🎧 Tune in to hear Dr. Adam Swinyard (Spokane Public Schools) who approaches his work with vulnerability, conviction, and deep respect for educators and students alike.
#Leadership #PublicEducation #Superintendent #OrganizationalLearning #EmotionalIntelligence #EducationLeadership #SystemsThinking
#Leadership #PublicEducation #Superintendent #OrganizationalLearning #EmotionalIntelligence #EducationLeadership #SystemsThinking
July 7, 2025 at 9:58 PM
🎧 Tune in to hear Dr. Adam Swinyard (Spokane Public Schools) who approaches his work with vulnerability, conviction, and deep respect for educators and students alike.
#Leadership #PublicEducation #Superintendent #OrganizationalLearning #EmotionalIntelligence #EducationLeadership #SystemsThinking
#Leadership #PublicEducation #Superintendent #OrganizationalLearning #EmotionalIntelligence #EducationLeadership #SystemsThinking
🎙️Had a truly insightful conversation with Janet Pilcher on the Accelerate Your Performance podcast!
Here are a few key takeaways:
✨ Embracing Reflective Practice
💡 Engaging Those Closest to the Work
✨ Navigating the Evolving Landscape of Education
Grateful for the opportunity to share insights.
Here are a few key takeaways:
✨ Embracing Reflective Practice
💡 Engaging Those Closest to the Work
✨ Navigating the Evolving Landscape of Education
Grateful for the opportunity to share insights.
July 2, 2025 at 9:04 PM
🎙️Had a truly insightful conversation with Janet Pilcher on the Accelerate Your Performance podcast!
Here are a few key takeaways:
✨ Embracing Reflective Practice
💡 Engaging Those Closest to the Work
✨ Navigating the Evolving Landscape of Education
Grateful for the opportunity to share insights.
Here are a few key takeaways:
✨ Embracing Reflective Practice
💡 Engaging Those Closest to the Work
✨ Navigating the Evolving Landscape of Education
Grateful for the opportunity to share insights.
In this week’s episode of An Imperfect Leader: The Superintendents and Leadership Podcast, we sit down with veteran superintendent Dr. Dennis Peterson to explore the shifting landscape of school leadership over the decades.
Here's a clip about how I feel about charter schools!
Here's a clip about how I feel about charter schools!
June 10, 2025 at 9:36 PM
In this week’s episode of An Imperfect Leader: The Superintendents and Leadership Podcast, we sit down with veteran superintendent Dr. Dennis Peterson to explore the shifting landscape of school leadership over the decades.
Here's a clip about how I feel about charter schools!
Here's a clip about how I feel about charter schools!
🌟 The Power of Wholehearted Leadership🌟
In this episode of An Imperfect Leader: The Superintendents and Leadership Podcast, we have an incredible conversation with Kathryn Fishman-Weaver, the Executive Director of Mizzou Academy.
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In this episode of An Imperfect Leader: The Superintendents and Leadership Podcast, we have an incredible conversation with Kathryn Fishman-Weaver, the Executive Director of Mizzou Academy.
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June 3, 2025 at 6:50 PM
🌟 The Power of Wholehearted Leadership🌟
In this episode of An Imperfect Leader: The Superintendents and Leadership Podcast, we have an incredible conversation with Kathryn Fishman-Weaver, the Executive Director of Mizzou Academy.
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In this episode of An Imperfect Leader: The Superintendents and Leadership Podcast, we have an incredible conversation with Kathryn Fishman-Weaver, the Executive Director of Mizzou Academy.
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
Leadership without vulnerability builds fear, not trust.
🎧 Listen to the full episode here: https://youtu.be/04sINB9RRVo
#authenticleadership #educationalleadership #restorativejustice #schoolculture #growthmindset #districtleadership #leadershipdevelopment #emotionalintelligence
🎧 Listen to the full episode here: https://youtu.be/04sINB9RRVo
#authenticleadership #educationalleadership #restorativejustice #schoolculture #growthmindset #districtleadership #leadershipdevelopment #emotionalintelligence
May 15, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Leadership without vulnerability builds fear, not trust.
🎧 Listen to the full episode here: https://youtu.be/04sINB9RRVo
#authenticleadership #educationalleadership #restorativejustice #schoolculture #growthmindset #districtleadership #leadershipdevelopment #emotionalintelligence
🎧 Listen to the full episode here: https://youtu.be/04sINB9RRVo
#authenticleadership #educationalleadership #restorativejustice #schoolculture #growthmindset #districtleadership #leadershipdevelopment #emotionalintelligence
Fear-based systems don’t create accountability.
🎧 Listen to the full episode here: https://youtu.be/04sINB9RRVo
#restorativejustice #educationreform #schoolleadership #accountability #traumainformedpractice #empathyineducation #nicholasbradford #peterstiepleman
🎧 Listen to the full episode here: https://youtu.be/04sINB9RRVo
#restorativejustice #educationreform #schoolleadership #accountability #traumainformedpractice #empathyineducation #nicholasbradford #peterstiepleman
May 14, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Fear-based systems don’t create accountability.
🎧 Listen to the full episode here: https://youtu.be/04sINB9RRVo
#restorativejustice #educationreform #schoolleadership #accountability #traumainformedpractice #empathyineducation #nicholasbradford #peterstiepleman
🎧 Listen to the full episode here: https://youtu.be/04sINB9RRVo
#restorativejustice #educationreform #schoolleadership #accountability #traumainformedpractice #empathyineducation #nicholasbradford #peterstiepleman
Leadership without care is just pressure.
🎧 Listen to the full episode here: https://youtu.be/04sINB9RRVo
#leadershipdevelopment #restorativejustice #schoolculture #emotionalintelligence #educatorwellbeing #schoolleadership #accountableleadership #nicholasbradford #peterstiepleman
🎧 Listen to the full episode here: https://youtu.be/04sINB9RRVo
#leadershipdevelopment #restorativejustice #schoolculture #emotionalintelligence #educatorwellbeing #schoolleadership #accountableleadership #nicholasbradford #peterstiepleman
May 13, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Leadership without care is just pressure.
🎧 Listen to the full episode here: https://youtu.be/04sINB9RRVo
#leadershipdevelopment #restorativejustice #schoolculture #emotionalintelligence #educatorwellbeing #schoolleadership #accountableleadership #nicholasbradford #peterstiepleman
🎧 Listen to the full episode here: https://youtu.be/04sINB9RRVo
#leadershipdevelopment #restorativejustice #schoolculture #emotionalintelligence #educatorwellbeing #schoolleadership #accountableleadership #nicholasbradford #peterstiepleman
Leadership strength won’t fix cultural poison.
🎧 Listen to the full episode here: https://youtu.be/qgLxcnYyhEA
#leadershipmistakes #schoolculture #educationalleadership #principalsupport #teamtoxicity #realleadership #schoolleaders #staffingdecisions #authenticleadership #pivotleadership
🎧 Listen to the full episode here: https://youtu.be/qgLxcnYyhEA
#leadershipmistakes #schoolculture #educationalleadership #principalsupport #teamtoxicity #realleadership #schoolleaders #staffingdecisions #authenticleadership #pivotleadership
May 8, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Leadership strength won’t fix cultural poison.
🎧 Listen to the full episode here: https://youtu.be/qgLxcnYyhEA
#leadershipmistakes #schoolculture #educationalleadership #principalsupport #teamtoxicity #realleadership #schoolleaders #staffingdecisions #authenticleadership #pivotleadership
🎧 Listen to the full episode here: https://youtu.be/qgLxcnYyhEA
#leadershipmistakes #schoolculture #educationalleadership #principalsupport #teamtoxicity #realleadership #schoolleaders #staffingdecisions #authenticleadership #pivotleadership
Perfect systems are a leadership myth.
🎧 Listen to the full episode here: https://youtu.be/qgLxcnYyhEA
#schoolleadership #k12leaders #educationreform #imperfectleadership #growthmindset #leadershipreflection #pivotleadership #schoolimprovement #authenticleadership
🎧 Listen to the full episode here: https://youtu.be/qgLxcnYyhEA
#schoolleadership #k12leaders #educationreform #imperfectleadership #growthmindset #leadershipreflection #pivotleadership #schoolimprovement #authenticleadership
May 7, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Perfect systems are a leadership myth.
🎧 Listen to the full episode here: https://youtu.be/qgLxcnYyhEA
#schoolleadership #k12leaders #educationreform #imperfectleadership #growthmindset #leadershipreflection #pivotleadership #schoolimprovement #authenticleadership
🎧 Listen to the full episode here: https://youtu.be/qgLxcnYyhEA
#schoolleadership #k12leaders #educationreform #imperfectleadership #growthmindset #leadershipreflection #pivotleadership #schoolimprovement #authenticleadership
Treating coaching and evaluation as separate kills growth.
🎧 Listen to the full episode here: https://youtu.be/qgLxcnYyhEA
#educationalleadership #schoolculture #principalsupport #leadershipdevelopment #teachercoaching #edleadership #schoolimprovement #humancenteredleadership #k12leaders
🎧 Listen to the full episode here: https://youtu.be/qgLxcnYyhEA
#educationalleadership #schoolculture #principalsupport #leadershipdevelopment #teachercoaching #edleadership #schoolimprovement #humancenteredleadership #k12leaders
May 6, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Treating coaching and evaluation as separate kills growth.
🎧 Listen to the full episode here: https://youtu.be/qgLxcnYyhEA
#educationalleadership #schoolculture #principalsupport #leadershipdevelopment #teachercoaching #edleadership #schoolimprovement #humancenteredleadership #k12leaders
🎧 Listen to the full episode here: https://youtu.be/qgLxcnYyhEA
#educationalleadership #schoolculture #principalsupport #leadershipdevelopment #teachercoaching #edleadership #schoolimprovement #humancenteredleadership #k12leaders
Romanticising teachers fuels under-resourcing.
🎧 Listen to the full episode here: https://youtu.be/_H0eHNIEXas
#teacherrespect #educationfunding #publicschools #edleadership #schoolstrategy #schoolcommunication #teacherpay #callingnotexcuse #educationequity #supportteachers
🎧 Listen to the full episode here: https://youtu.be/_H0eHNIEXas
#teacherrespect #educationfunding #publicschools #edleadership #schoolstrategy #schoolcommunication #teacherpay #callingnotexcuse #educationequity #supportteachers
May 1, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Romanticising teachers fuels under-resourcing.
🎧 Listen to the full episode here: https://youtu.be/_H0eHNIEXas
#teacherrespect #educationfunding #publicschools #edleadership #schoolstrategy #schoolcommunication #teacherpay #callingnotexcuse #educationequity #supportteachers
🎧 Listen to the full episode here: https://youtu.be/_H0eHNIEXas
#teacherrespect #educationfunding #publicschools #edleadership #schoolstrategy #schoolcommunication #teacherpay #callingnotexcuse #educationequity #supportteachers
Confusing language kills good intent.
🎧 Listen to the full episode here: https://youtu.be/_H0eHNIEXas
#educationleadership #schoolstrategy #communitytrust #equityineducation #schoolcommunications #publicschools #valuesbasedleadership #clearlanguage #edreform #schoolleadershipmatters
🎧 Listen to the full episode here: https://youtu.be/_H0eHNIEXas
#educationleadership #schoolstrategy #communitytrust #equityineducation #schoolcommunications #publicschools #valuesbasedleadership #clearlanguage #edreform #schoolleadershipmatters
April 30, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Confusing language kills good intent.
🎧 Listen to the full episode here: https://youtu.be/_H0eHNIEXas
#educationleadership #schoolstrategy #communitytrust #equityineducation #schoolcommunications #publicschools #valuesbasedleadership #clearlanguage #edreform #schoolleadershipmatters
🎧 Listen to the full episode here: https://youtu.be/_H0eHNIEXas
#educationleadership #schoolstrategy #communitytrust #equityineducation #schoolcommunications #publicschools #valuesbasedleadership #clearlanguage #edreform #schoolleadershipmatters