An Imperfect Leader: The Superintendents and Leadership Podcast

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 when I thought the day couldn't get any more unusual, he spotted a ukulele sitting on my table. Without missing a beat, he grabbed a guitar from his truck. Minutes later, we were strumming in my driveway - two strangers improvising a melody with no script, no pressure… just music.

Of course, my schedule had other plans. But in that moment, I heard myself say: lean in. Lean in to the unexpected. Embrace the shift. Accept the new rhythm.

🎧 And that's exactly what my guest did, but on a massive scale.

Today on An Imperfect Leader, I'm joined by Dr. Meisha Porter. She was called to lead during one of the most demanding chapters in public education. In my story, we were just noodling around. In Meisha's story, as the former Chancellor of the New York City Department of Education, she was conducting a full symphony - publicly, urgently, and with grace.

In this encore episode, Meisha shares a powerful, never-before-told story about her time as Chancellor.

Welcome to An Imperfect Leader: The Superintendents and Leadership Podcast. Thanks for tuning in!

👩🏾‍🏫 BIO – DR. MEISHA PORTER:

Dr. Meisha Porter is the inaugural President and CEO of The Bronx Community Foundation. Many know her as the former Chancellor of the New York City Department of Education, the first Black woman to ever hold the position. That means she led the largest school system in the country responsible for educating 1.1 million students across more than 1,800 schools.

Dr. Porter's career reflects a deep commitment to equity, leadership, and student success.

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An Imperfect Leader: Leadership in (After) Action is supported by ILAA, LLC, a firm dedicated to supporting aspiring, new, and established leaders. For more information, please find them at https://imperfectleader.com/

Music for An Imperfect Leader was written and arranged by Ian Varley.

Sam Falbo created our artwork, a wood-print inspired daruma doll butterfly.

This past week has seen many of us in education trying to make sense of what the future holds. It's for that reason, I wanted to bring back my conversation with Dr. Adam Swinyard, Superintendent of Spokane Public Schools and the 2023 Washington State Superintendent of the Year 🏆

Here are 🔑 highlights from this inspiring episode:

💡 Organizational Learning = Higher School Performance Adam's award-winning research found a clear correlation between principals who engage in organizational learning and better school outcomes. 🏫✨ He urges leaders to avoid quick fixes and instead diagnose issues within the full ecosystem of variables.

❤️‍🔥 Hiring for Emotional Intelligence During the pandemic, Spokane Public Schools reimagined their principal hiring process around emotional intelligence 💬🤝. Forget fancy titles. They're looking for leaders who build strong relationships. Why? Because, as Adam puts it, "everything orbits around relationships." 🌍💡

🇺🇸 A Fierce Belief in Public Education Adam Swinyard is unapologetic in his belief that public education is the great American promise 📜🌟. He speaks out against sensationalizing setbacks for political or profit-driven agendas, calling instead for honest, respectful dialogue across the education landscape. 🛠️🗣️

🎧 Tune in to hear a leader who approaches his work with vulnerability, conviction, and deep respect for educators and students alike.

#Leadership 💼 #PublicEducation 🍎 #Superintendent 🏫 #OrganizationalLearning 🔄 #EmotionalIntelligence 💖 #EducationLeadership 🌍 #Podcast 🎧 #AnImperfectLeader 🧭 #SystemsThinking 🧠

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-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- An Imperfect Leader is sponsored by Yondr. Schools around the world are seeing the damaging effects of phones on student engagement, social development, and mental health. Yondr has developed a unique product and program to allow schools to become phone-free, from arrival to dismissal. Learn why 1 Million Students use Yondr every day. MINIMIZE DISTRACTIONS. MAXIMIZE LEARNING POTENTIAL. Go to https://www.overyondr.com/ to learn more.

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An Imperfect Leader: Leadership in (After) Action is supported by ILAA, LLC, a firm dedicated to supporting aspiring, new, and established leaders. For more information, please find them at https://imperfectleader.com/

Music for An Imperfect Leader was written and arranged by Ian Varley.

Sam Falbo created our artwork, a wood-print inspired daruma doll butterfly.

📢 New Episode Alert! 🎧 We're thrilled to share a powerful new episode of An Imperfect Leader: The Superintendents and Leadership Podcast! This week, we sit down with two incredible Illinois Superintendents: Dr. Nick Polyak and Dr. Michael Lubelfeld.

This conversation is packed with wisdom, vulnerability, and practical insights for anyone in leadership! Here are three key themes you won't want to miss:

✨ "Leading for Tomorrow's Schools Today" & The C.H.A.N.G.E. Leadership Framework: Nick and Mike, co-authors of the upcoming book Leading for Tomorrow's Schools Today, dive deep into their innovative C.H.A.N.G.E. framework. Learn how to Challenge the status quo, Have open conversations, Adapt and be flexible, Navigate obstacles, Generate a shared vision, and Enjoy the journey – even when it's tough!

💡 Embracing Imperfection & Learning from After-Action Reviews: The imperfect leader concept truly shines as Mike shares his candid "after-action review" of leading through the COVID-19 pandemic. He reveals the profound lesson that "perfect is the enemy of good" and reflects on the challenges of widespread e-learning, concluding it "didn't work on scale" despite his deep passion for ed tech.

✨ Navigating Resistance & Championing Innovation: Discover how these leaders tackled the inherent challenges of change, especially when "the system will work aggressively to return to that status quo." Nick shares an inspiring example from his school district, where educators completely reinvented freshman year into an interdisciplinary, project-based model. They discuss battling criticisms, fending off labels, and the critical role of support and celebration in embedding lasting change within a system.

This episode is a must-listen for anyone committed to growth, innovation, and resilient leadership in education!

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-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- An Imperfect Leader is sponsored by Yondr. Schools around the world are seeing the damaging effects of phones on student engagement, social development, and mental health. Yondr has developed a unique product and program to allow schools to become phone-free, from arrival to dismissal. Learn why 1 Million Students use Yondr every day. MINIMIZE DISTRACTIONS. MAXIMIZE LEARNING POTENTIAL. Go to https://www.overyondr.com/ to learn more.

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An Imperfect Leader: Leadership in (After) Action is supported by ILAA, LLC, a firm dedicated to supporting aspiring, new, and established leaders. For more information, please find them at https://imperfectleader.com/

Music for An Imperfect Leader was written and arranged by Ian Varley.

Sam Falbo created our artwork, a wood-print inspired daruma doll butterfly.

🎙️Join us on An Imperfect Leader with trailblazing Marlon Styles!🎙️

This week on An Imperfect Leader: The Superintendents and Leadership Podcast, we get to feature Marlon Styles, former Superintendent of Middletown City School District (OH) and current Partner at the Learner Center Collaborative. 🏫💼

🏆 Named K12 Dive's Superintendent of the Year in 2020, Marlon is a fierce advocate for educational equity and a visionary leader in learner-centered education.

In this powerful conversation, Marlon shares lessons on leadership, innovation, and community engagement.

Here are 3️⃣ themes you won't want to miss:

🚀 Embracing Imperfect Leadership & Chasing Progress, Not Perfection: Marlon reminds us that great leadership means owning mistakes, elevating others, and staying grounded in humility.

✨ Championing Learner-Centered Education & The Power of Bragging: At Learner Center Collaborative, Marlon envisions systems where every learner thrives. He encourages leaders to "drown out the negative" by bragging about the amazing work happening in schools. 📸📢

💡 Strategic Innovation Through Capacity Building & Advocacy: Under his leadership, Middletown earned the ISTE Distinguished District Award 🏅 by building staff capacity and embracing innovation:

• 🕶️ VR art courses
• 🎮 eSports teams
• 🚀 Digital Leader Bootcamps

Follow Guest Marlon Styles on: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marlonstylesjr/

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-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- An Imperfect Leader is sponsored by Yondr. Schools around the world are seeing the damaging effects of phones on student engagement, social development, and mental health. Yondr has developed a unique product and program to allow schools to become phone-free, from arrival to dismissal. Learn why 1 Million Students use Yondr every day. MINIMIZE DISTRACTIONS. MAXIMIZE LEARNING POTENTIAL. Go to https://www.overyondr.com/ to learn more.

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An Imperfect Leader: Leadership in (After) Action is supported by ILAA, LLC, a firm dedicated to supporting aspiring, new, and established leaders. For more information, please find them at https://imperfectleader.com/

Music for An Imperfect Leader was written and arranged by Ian Varley.

Sam Falbo created our artwork, a wood-print inspired daruma doll butterfly.

This week, we had an incredibly conversation with Veronica Sopher, an award-winning media-trained public information officer and founder of Veronica Sopher K12 Communications Consulting. With 25+ years of experience counseling school leaders, Veronica shared invaluable wisdom on navigating the complexities of educational leadership. 🏫💡

We delved into how superintendents can build trust and shape compelling narratives, especially during high-stakes moments and crises. Veronica's approach starts with a fundamental question: What problem are we trying to solve?

We explored the powerful role of emotion, particularly fear, in community interactions. Veronica shed light on how deep-seated fears often drive public conversations, even when they manifest as anger.

This episode is a must-listen for anyone in educational leadership looking to enhance their communication strategies, manage crises with clarity, and embrace their journey of growth. Veronica's advice on separating emotion from the issue and prioritizing clarity over mere transparency is truly transformative.

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-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- An Imperfect Leader is sponsored by Yondr. Schools around the world are seeing the damaging effects of phones on student engagement, social development, and mental health. Yondr has developed a unique product and program to allow schools to become phone-free, from arrival to dismissal. Learn why 1 Million Students use Yondr every day. MINIMIZE DISTRACTIONS. MAXIMIZE LEARNING POTENTIAL. Go to https://www.overyondr.com/ to learn more.

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An Imperfect Leader: Leadership in (After) Action is supported by ILAA, LLC, a firm dedicated to supporting aspiring, new, and established leaders. For more information, please find them at https://imperfectleader.com/

Music for An Imperfect Leader was written and arranged by Ian Varley.

Sam Falbo created our artwork, a wood-print inspired daruma doll butterfly.

In this week's episode of An Imperfect Leader: The Superintendents and Leadership Podcast, we sit down with veteran superintendent Dr. Dennis Peterson to explore the shifting landscape of school leadership over the decades. 👇

💡 Key Insights:

🔄 Leadership Has Evolved: From autocratic to inclusive, with school boards now at the center of decision-making.

🧭 Courageous, Inclusive Leadership Matters: Superintendents must proactively build trust with boards, unions, and the broader community.

🏫 Strategic Open Enrollment: Dennis shares how Minnetonka used open enrollment to grow enrollment, expand programs, and better serve students.

🔍 Lessons from Mistakes: A bond issue in Rockwood, MO taught the importance of diverse input and financial agility.

🎧 Tune in for wisdom from a leader who's seen—and shaped—the evolution of public education.

Follow Guest Dennis Peterson on: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dennis-peterson-11775616/

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-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- An Imperfect Leader is sponsored by Yondr. Schools around the world are seeing the damaging effects of phones on student engagement, social development, and mental health. Yondr has developed a unique product and program to allow schools to become phone-free, from arrival to dismissal. Learn why 1 Million Students use Yondr every day. MINIMIZE DISTRACTIONS. MAXIMIZE LEARNING POTENTIAL. Go to https://www.overyondr.com/ to learn more.

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An Imperfect Leader: Leadership in (After) Action is supported by ILAA, LLC, a firm dedicated to supporting aspiring, new, and established leaders. For more information, please find them at https://imperfectleader.com/

Music for An Imperfect Leader was written and arranged by Ian Varley.

Sam Falbo created our artwork, a wood-print inspired daruma doll butterfly.

🌟 The Power of Wholehearted Leadership: 4 Key Insights from Dr. Kathryn Fishman-Weaver 🌟

In this episode of An Imperfect Leader: The Superintendents and Leadership Podcast, we have an incredible conversation with Dr. Kathryn Fishman-Weaver, the Executive Director of Mizzou Academy.

Some key takeaways from our conversation include:

📖 1. Stories Are the Shortest Distance Between People "Stories are the connective tissue that holds us all together. The space to share who we are - being fully human - doesn't happen by accident."

🤝 2. Wisdom Is Everywhere - Embrace Shared Leadership "The most important ideas for school improvement should come from our communities. Wisdom is ubiquitous. So too is leadership."

🏛️ 3. Origin Stories Always Matter "When I could understand how much this project meant to the original creators, it changed the ownership everyone had." Honor those who came before!

💎 4. Lead with Values & Embrace Imperfection "Get really clear on your core values - they become your compass for every decision. We're all becoming, and there's power in acknowledging we're imperfect."

Kathryn's after-action story about a curriculum project gone wrong → transformed into an award-winner shows the magic that happens when leaders choose vulnerability and repair over defensiveness. 🔄✨

Follow Guest Kathryn-Fishman Weaver LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathryn-fishman-weaver-ph-d-65a91479/

Order her book here!

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-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- An Imperfect Leader is sponsored by Yondr. Schools around the world are seeing the damaging effects of phones on student engagement, social development, and mental health. Yondr has developed a unique product and program to allow schools to become phone-free, from arrival to dismissal. Learn why 1 Million Students use Yondr every day. MINIMIZE DISTRACTIONS. MAXIMIZE LEARNING POTENTIAL. Go to https://www.overyondr.com/ to learn more. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

An Imperfect Leader: Leadership in (After) Action is supported by ILAA, LLC, a firm dedicated to supporting aspiring, new, and established leaders. For more information, please find them at https://imperfectleader.com/

This week on An Imperfect Leader: The Superintendents and Leadership Podcast, we talk with UCLA's Dr. Laura Chavez Moreno, author of "How Schools Make Race: Teaching Latinx Racialization in America". Dr. Chavez Moreno's work challenges us to think beyond superficial approaches to racial identity in schools.

Here are three key themes and insights from our conversation:

1. Schools implicitly make race through practices and policies. Beyond explicit lessons on race, schools reinforce racial ideas through their structures. As Dr. Chávez Moreno explains, "Schools make race through implicit ways also... through the policies and the practices that they engage in". This includes practices like tracking, which has been shown to be "very racialized", placing students in different classes that reinforce societal racial hierarchies.

2. Moving beyond the "multicultural approach" is essential. While lessons on diversity and inclusion are foundational in early years ("staying in Sesame Street"), students need to progress to a deeper understanding of race and racism as they move through K-12 education. We need a commitment to teach about racial issues throughout a student's career, differentiating content by grade level much like we do with subjects like math.

3. Embracing imperfection in leadership and teaching is vital. The concept of a "perfect leader" or "perfect teacher" is unattainable. Dr. Chávez Moreno resonated with the podcast's title, stating, "There is not a perfect leader. Everyone will have some... things that they wish they could have done better." This applies not only to leadership but also to concepts like language proficiency, where pursuing an "idealized bilingual person is very problematic." Recognizing that we are always learning allows for growth and transparency.

This conversation challenges us to reflect on how our educational systems, policies, and individual interactions contribute to racialization. It highlights the need for ongoing commitment and a progressive approach to teaching about race.

Listen to the full episode of An Imperfect Leader wherever you get your podcasts. Find Dr. Chávez Moreno's book at major bookstores and Harvard Education Press.

#EducationLeadership #RaceInEducation #Racialization #LatinxStudies #BilingualEducation #SchoolPolicy #EducationalEquity #ImperfectLeader #AmbitiousTeaching #EthnicStudies #HowSchoolsMakeRace

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-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- An Imperfect Leader is sponsored by Yondr. Schools around the world are seeing the damaging effects of phones on student engagement, social development, and mental health. Yondr has developed a unique product and program to allow schools to become phone-free, from arrival to dismissal. Learn why 1 Million Students use Yondr every day. MINIMIZE DISTRACTIONS. MAXIMIZE LEARNING POTENTIAL. Go to https://www.overyondr.com/ to learn more. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

An Imperfect Leader: Leadership in (After) Action is supported by ILAA, LLC, a firm dedicated to supporting aspiring, new, and established leaders. For more information, please find them at https://imperfectleader.com/

🚀 New episode alert! 🎧 Tune into the latest episode of An Imperfect Leader: The Superintendents and Leadership Podcast featuring Jill Molli, Chief Growth Officer for Conscious Discipline. We had a truly insightful conversation about how conscious leadership can drive significant culture shifts in education!

Here are a few key takeaways from our discussion:

🎯 Transforming Culture: Shifting culture isn't about checklists and compliance. Jill suggests leaders "shift from your checklist in your brain and move to a bullseye." This means focusing on building internal skills at the core of the system.

🧘‍♀️ Leading with Self-Regulation: When faced with challenges or upset individuals, leaders must pause and regulate their own responses, rather than reacting impulsively. A powerful mantra shared was, "this experience is happening in front of me, not to me." This mindful approach is crucial for navigating difficult situations effectively.

🌱 Implementing Change Effectively: To avoid "initiative fatigue" and build genuine buy-in, Conscious Discipline advises districts to "first start with the willing." This approach allows success and curiosity to spread organically throughout the organization.

🤝 Building High-Performing Teams: Creating a strong leadership team requires valuing different perspectives and skill sets. Visionaries need colleagues who are systems thinkers and can focus on implementation details to turn big ideas into reality.

Listen to the full episode to learn more about conscious leadership and its proven impact on school climate, student outcomes, and teacher wellbeing!

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-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- An Imperfect Leader is sponsored by Yondr. Schools around the world are seeing the damaging effects of phones on student engagement, social development, and mental health. Yondr has developed a unique product and program to allow schools to become phone-free, from arrival to dismissal. Learn why 1 Million Students use Yondr every day. MINIMIZE DISTRACTIONS. MAXIMIZE LEARNING POTENTIAL. Go to https://www.overyondr.com/ to learn more. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

An Imperfect Leader: Leadership in (After) Action is supported by ILAA, LLC, a firm dedicated to supporting aspiring, new, and established leaders. For more information, please find them at https://imperfectleader.com/

In this episode of An Imperfect Leader: The Superintendents and Leadership Podcast, Peter Stiepleman sits down with Nicholas Bradford, Founder and Executive Director of the National Center for Restorative Justice. Nicholas is also the co-author of A Real-World Guide to Restorative Justice in Schools: Practical Philosophy, Useful Tools, and True Stories. He shares how building authentic relationships and embedding restorative systems, rather than isolated programs, is critical for cultivating trust, accountability, and resilience in schools.

Nicholas Bradford discusses how restorative practices are proactive efforts to build culture and reduce burnout among school leaders. He explains how schools can move beyond punitive models and create environments that empower students, staff, and communities.

If you're a school leader, educator, or someone interested in shaping the future of education, don't miss this insightful conversation with Nicholas Bradford

• How adult culture defines school culture and sets the tone for student behavior.

• The impact of consistent, daily relationship-building practices on trust.

• The distinction between consequences and punishment within restorative frameworks.

• Practical stories illustrating restorative justice in real school environments.

• Why leaders must embrace mistake-making and imperfection to strengthen school systems.

Episode Breakdown with Suggested Timestamps: [00:00] – Light Introduction & Setting the Scene in Columbia, MO [07:10] – Meet Nicholas Bradford: Founder, National Center for Restorative Justice [08:08] – Embedding Restorative Practices into School Culture [10:27] – Why Adult Culture Sets the Tone for School Culture [13:29] – Trust is Built in Drops: Pre-Crisis Connection Matters [16:18] – Real-World Tools from Bradford's Book on Restorative Justice [19:43] – Consequences vs. Punishment: What Accountability Really Looks Like [25:46] – True Story: School Fire & Transforming Harm into Repair [28:25] – What "Imperfect Leadership" Means: Embracing Mistakes [32:52] – Adapting Training Models Post-COVID: In-Person vs. Remote [38:01] – Emotional Safety & Why Relationships Are Central to Change [41:27] – Supporting Leaders Through Crisis & Avoiding Burnout [43:15] – Benefits of In-Person Trainings & Cross-Pollination [44:15] – Where to Find Nicholas & Upcoming Events [45:05] – Closing Reflections: Coffee Fights, Trust Drips, and Real Culture Change

Listening Links: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/26Y4nEEwL9mLzrxUh17NWf Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/an-imperfect-leader-the-superintendents/id1644897856 Podcast Site: https://imperfectleader.com/podcasts/

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-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- An Imperfect Leader is sponsored by Yondr. Schools around the world are seeing the damaging effects of phones on student engagement, social development, and mental health. Yondr has developed a unique product and program to allow schools to become phone-free, from arrival to dismissal. Learn why 2 Million Students use Yondr every day. MINIMIZE DISTRACTIONS. MAXIMIZE LEARNING POTENTIAL. Go to https://www.overyondr.com/ to learn more. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

An Imperfect Leader: Leadership in (After) Action is supported by ILAA, LLC, a firm dedicated to supporting aspiring, new, and established leaders. For more information, please find them at https://imperfectleader.com/