In Episode 65 of The Charter School Insider Podcast, host Daniel Casselli, President at BuyQ, sits down with Cynthia Leger, Senior Director of Operations Leadership Development, at Uncommon Schools, to explore one of the most critical challenges facing charter school executives today: how to intentionally develop people at scale.

Cynthia breaks down what it really means to use a competency-based framework for leadership development—moving beyond vague performance expectations into clear, teachable, and measurable skills. Instead of relying on intuition or personality-based leadership models, Cynthia explains how schools can build systems that help every team member grow with clarity, consistency, and purpose.

This episode is a must-listen for school leaders who want to:

Build stronger leadership pipelines

Reduce burnout and turnover

Create transparent growth pathways

Align talent development with organizational goals

Whether you're developing principals, operations leaders, or central office staff, this conversation delivers practical insights you can implement immediately.

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