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 Best Practices: Earl Franks on “Next Practices” and the Future of Elementary Education
In this episode of An Imperfect Leader, we had the pleasure of speaking with . We explored some critical themes for today’s educational leaders: 🤝 The Power of Collaboration: Earl emphasizes how crucial it is for educational organizations to…
Rethinking Grades: Joe Feldman on Creating Fair and Motivating Learning Environments
On this week’s podcast, we had the pleasure of speaking with Joe Feldman, the founder and CEO of Crescendo Education Group, about equitable grading practices. 🍎 It was an insightful conversation, and here are three key things I’m taking away: …
A Walk in Their Kicks: Dr. Aaron Johnson and School Environments That Value All
In this episode of An Imperfect Leader: The Superintendents and Leadership Podcast, we get to sit down with Dr. Aaron Johnson, leader, author, and professor. Here are some takeaways from our conversation: 🗣️ Humanizing Students: It's so crucial to allow students to be themselves, express their...
If you’re a superintendent or district leader navigating these same tensions, we’d love to support you.
Thanks for joining us on this imperfect journey.
You’re not alone — and you don’t have to carry it alone.