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. 👇
💡 Key Insights:
🔄 Leadership Has Evolved: From autocratic to inclusive, with school boards now at the center of decision-making.
🧭 Courageous, Inclusive Leadership Matters: Superintendents must proactively build trust with boards, unions, and the broader community.
🏫 Strategic Open Enrollment: Dennis shares how Minnetonka used open enrollment to grow enrollment, expand programs, and better serve students.
🔍 Lessons from Mistakes: A bond issue in Rockwood, MO taught the importance of diverse input and financial agility.
🎧 Tune in for wisdom from a leader who’s seen—and shaped—the evolution of public education.
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Music for An Imperfect Leader was written and arranged by Ian Varley.
Sam Falbo created our artwork, a wood-print inspired daruma doll butterfly.