“Collaboration will take you places competition can’t.” In this episode, I’ll sit down with Walter Cullin Jr.—higher ed leader, motivational speaker, and host of the What’s Your Motive? podcast—to explore what it really takes to build character-driven teams and inclusive school cultures. We’ll unpack how educators can foster collaboration without ego, lead with purpose, and help both students and staff stay intrinsically motivated—no excuses. You’ll leave this one fired up to move from silos to synergy.

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Walter Cullin Jr. is a dedicated educator, higher education administrator, consultant, and podcast host with a diverse background spanning healthcare administration, teaching, coaching, and leadership roles such as dean and associate principal. He holds a B.S. in Healthcare Administration, an M.A. in Urban Education, and an M.S. in Educational Leadership. Walter champions intrinsic motivation, accountability, and student empowerment through his motto: "Intrinsically motivated with no excuses."

Passionate about building authentic educator-student relationships, Walter fosters inclusive learning environments and equips educators with strategies to connect meaningfully with students, particularly in urban education. His book, Intrinsically Motivated With No Excuses, inspires minority youth to develop self-confidence, self-awareness, and resilience.

As the host of the What's Your Motive? podcast, Walter seeks to bridge divides, uncover true intentions, and cultivate collaboration to drive meaningful community impact.

A devoted husband, father, and community advocate, Walter is committed to guiding and uplifting students, educators, and families. His work reflects a deep dedication to student success, empowerment, and positive community transformation.

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