Superintendents Leadership Podcast
Leadership isn’t about getting it right every time.
It’s about showing up, learning, and making better choices the next time. An Imperfect Leader: The Superintendents and Leadership Podcast is for superintendents and district leaders navigating the beautiful, messy work of public education.
On this podcast, we leave perfection at the door. Through real stories, candid conversations, and reflective after-action reviews, we talk about what happened, what was missed, what we learned — and what we might do differently next time.
If you’ve ever felt the pressure to be flawless in a complicated system, you’ll feel right at home here.
Hear from fellow superintendents and leaders on:
What actually happens behind the scenes
The frustrations no one talks about
The wins worth celebrating
And the tough calls that keep all of us up at night.
Latest Episodes
Nothing for Them, Without Them: Dr. Monique Darrisaw-Akil’s Humble, Reflective Leadership
📢 Encore Episode: A Must-Listen for School Leaders! 🎧 As educators across the country gear up for a new school year, we’re bringing back one of our most powerful conversations featuring Dr. Monique Darrisaw-Akil, Superintendent…
The Heart of the School with Matt Hornbeck
Hello Imperfect Leaders! It’s summer!! And for leaders, that means reflection. And it means planning for the coming year. It is for that reason that this week’s episode is an encore episode specifically picked with your upcoming year in mind. …
What Community Really Means: Lessons from the Bronx with Dr. Meisha Porter
The most unexpected thing happened the other day. My car was on the fritz, and to my surprise, the mechanic offered to swing by my house. That alone was generous. He popped the hood, diagnosed the issue, and had it fixed in no time. Now, just…
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You’re not alone — and you don’t have to carry it alone.