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
Beyond the Three-Year Myth: The Truth About the Superintendency
If you feel like your "number one love"—instructional leadership—is constantly being pushed to the background by budget spreadsheets, you aren't alone. I recently had a fantastic conversation with Dr. Anne LoBue (Columbia University's Teachers College) and Dr. Christopher Tienken (Seton Hall...
(VIDEO) Beyond the Three-Year Myth: Anne LoBue and Chris Tienken Share the Truth About the Superintendency
If you feel like your "number one love"—instructional leadership—is constantly being pushed to the background by budget spreadsheets, you aren't alone. I recently had a fantastic conversation with Dr. Anne LoBue (Columbia University's Teachers College) and Dr. Christopher Tienken (Seton Hall...
The Monopoly is Over: Brian Stephens and Why Public Schools Must Compete or Risk Becoming Dinosaurs
Is the era of the public school monopoly officially dead? According to my guest, Brian Stephens, the answer is a resounding yes. And if school leaders don't adapt, they risk becoming "dinosaurs." Brian is a combat veteran, attorney, and the leader of CAISSA K-12, a firm that has helped return over...
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