Leaning into Leadership

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And now...about our guest this week on the show:

This week on the show I am teaming up with Joshua Stamper from the Aspire to Lead podcast. Joshua is the Director of Innovation with the Teach Better Team and is a former assistant principal. We are joining forces for this episode with an eye on helping you stay out of firefighter mode and live in the leadership world for the coming school year.

Follow Joshua on all social media at joshua__stamper

Check out the Aspire to Lead podcast for more from Josh.

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And now...about our guest this week on the show:

Rich Horwath is the founder and CEO of the Strategic Thinking Institute where he is a strategy facilitator and coach to executive leadership teams. He is a New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of eight books on strategic thinking, including his most recent work, STRATEGIC: The Skill to Set Direction, Create Advantage, and Achieve Executive Excellence which was selected by Inc. Magazine as a top 4 “must-read book for 2024.” Rich has appeared on ABC, CBS, NBC, and FOX TV to provide expert commentary on business strategy and his work has been published in Fast Company, Forbes, and the Harvard Business Review. He is a former Chief Strategy Officer and professor of strategy at the graduate level. Rich has helped more than a quarter million leaders develop their strategic thinking and planning capabilities over the past two decades in pursuit of his vision to teach the world to be strategic. 

Business name: Strategic Thinking Institute

Website: http://www.strategyskills.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richhorwath/

E-Book for STRATEGIC: The Skill to Set Direction, Create Advantage, and Achieve Executive Excellence: http://www.strategic-book.com/

Book on Amazon, STRATEGIC: The Skill to Set Direction, Create Advantage, and Achieve Executive Excellence

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And now...about our guest this week on the show:

Blessed with over twenty six years of relentless dedication to high school football (coaching across the nation's diverse landscapes), Coach Kurt HInes has come to an unshakable belief that coaching transcends mere tactics – it's about blessing, serving, and empowering every soul he comes into contact with. His passion ignites in sculpting triumph-forged cultures, propelling individuals, teams, and enterprises to unparalleled heights of achievement. 

Beyond the gridiron, Coach is a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, striving daily to use his influence to shape lives for the better. From the trenches of the field, to the boundless reach of social media, his mission remains unwavering: to change the lives of as many people as he can.

Connect with Coach Hines: Instagram, Twitter (X), TikTok, Facebook

Website: https://www.coachkurthines.com/

Order his new book on Amazon: Called to Empower

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This special mid-week episode is the seventh edition of a series with Dominic Armano, Todd Bloomer, and Darrin teaming up to talk about the hot topics in educational leadership today. On this episode, we are talking about Todd's upcoming book The Blueprint and celebrating 150 episodes of Leaning into Leadership

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And now...about our guest this week on the show:

Sean Gaillard, author of The Pepper Effect: Tap Into the Magic of Creativity, Collaboration, and Innovation, is an accomplished educator with over thirty years of experience as a teacher and school administrator. Sean has held various principal positions on every level of K-12 at various schools in Winston-Salem and Lexington, North Carolina, earning accolades such as Lexington City Schools Principal of the Year and Wells Fargo Piedmont-Triad Region Principal of the Year. Gaillard was also a finalist for North Carolina Principal of the Year. He holds degrees from The Catholic University of America, Trinity University, and the University of North Carolina A&T University. Sean has contributed writings to Education Week, PBS NewsHour Extra, and Culture Sonar, and co-authored Education Write Now, Volume 2. His blog and podcast, “The Principal Liner Notes,” reflect his passion for school culture, innovation, and music. Founder of the #CelebrateMonday movement, Sean has presented and served as a keynote speaker at numerous conferences.  He lives in Clemmons, NC with his wife and they enjoy watching the journey of their three daughters into adulthood.

Connect with Sean:

Blog Site: “Principal Liner Notes”-https://principallinernotes.wordpress.com/

X: @smgaillard-https://x.com/smgaillard

Instagram: @smgaillard-https://www.instagram.com/smgaillard/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-gaillard-12527644/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sean.gaillard

Podcast: “The Principal Liner Notes Podcast”-https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sean-gaillard

Get Sean's book: The Pepper Effect

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And now...about our guest this week on the show:

Andrea Bitner is an educator, author, and speaker.  She lives in Philadelphia, PA. She has worked with students in grades K-12 throughout her twenty-two years in public education from all around the world.   Her first book, “Take Me Home,” was published by Austin Macauley in July of 2021. "Take Me Home" is the true story of 11 of her former EL students who give a first-hand account of what it's really like to become bilingual in America.  She is also a co-author of Chip Baker’s “The Impact of Influence-Volume 3" and Dr. Rick Jetter’s "100 No-Nonsense Things ALL School Leaders Should STOP Doing.” She teaches EL’s daily, and travels the country speaking and teaching educators how to teach and reach EL students, and effectively communicate with EL families!  

Connect with Andrea at www.andreabitnerbooks.com 

Find her on social media: Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn

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And now...about our guest this week on the show:

Pam Marcheski is the visionary force behind Intentions to Actions Leadership, a dynamic company revolutionizing the landscape of leadership. Rooted in mindfulness, her approach empowers individuals and organizations to crystallize their leadership aspirations, both personally and professionally. By merging traditional leadership models with the transformative power of mindfulness, Pam crafts a bespoke roadmap, igniting actions that harmonize with these intentions. With a distinguished career spanning 25 years as a senior-level executive in Fortune 500 companies, Pam brings unparalleled expertise to her coaching practice. Having led teams of over 1,000 employees and managed P&L responsibilities totaling billions, she now channels her insights to guide and support all areas of her coaching and consulting business.

Pam's coaching methodology is enriched by her extensive training, including certification in mPEAK (Mindfulness, Performance, Enhancement, Knowledge) from the University of California San Diego, and expertise in Marshall Goldsmith’s Stakeholder Centered Coaching and Strength-Based Coaching. Grounded in practical wisdom, she meets clients at their point of need, bridging the gap between intention and action through personalized coaching engagements.

An esteemed member of the Harvard Medical School-affiliated Institute of Coaching, SHRM, and Women’s Leadership Institute, Pam actively contributes to shaping the discourse on leadership and organizational dynamics. She continues to mentor and collaborate with high-level executives, volunteering her time to speak and engage with emerging leaders.

Pam's commitment to advancing female leadership is evident in her involvement with prestigious programs like the Executive Leadership Institute and Leadership California. As an alumna, she champions the next generation of female executives, supporting their journey to success.

Residing in the vibrant community of San Diego, Pam finds fulfillment in both her professional endeavors and personal life. With her unwavering dedication, Pam Marcheski inspires individuals and organizations alike to realize their fullest potential and thrive in today's dynamic landscape of leadership.

Connect with Pam:

Website www.intentact.com 

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/pammarcheski/ 

 10% Happier by Dan Harris (as mentioned in the show)

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And now...about our guest this week on the show:

Tom Willis is an Organizational Culture Expert. He believes we are all born with unlimited potential. As a former classroom teacher, he also believes in the power of lifelong learning. These beliefs have shaped his primary goal in life: helping others uncover their talents so they can reach their potential. Prior to joining Phoenix, he had the great honor of serving as CEO for Cornerstone; a consultant with PricewaterhouseCoopers; and an engineer with the Intel Corporation. Along the way, he was fortunate to earn degrees from the University of Michigan and the University of Notre Dame (MBA). He thanks God every day for his amazing wife and three wonderful children.

Check out the free life engagement Tom mentioned in the show: https://www.phoenixperform.com/leaningintoleadership

Website:  http://phoenixperform.com

Social Media Links:

LinkedIn:  http://www.linkedin.com/in/thomasawillis/

YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@phoenixperformancepartners

Grab a copy of Tom's new book: https://www.phoenixperform.com/book

Guest provided by: www.expertbookers.com 

Happy Father's Day to all the amazing dads out there, including my dad Dennis and my father in law Dean. This week is a very special interview, as my daughter Liz sits down with me and flips the script. Yes, that's right, I am the guest this week with Liz diving in to some leadership questions that are on her mind.

Let's get your High Performance Leadership Retreat scheduled today! Reach out to me [email protected] to set up the conversation and get your team on the Road to Awesome for the upcoming year!

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Let's get your High Performance Leadership Retreat scheduled today! Reach out to me [email protected] to set up the conversation and get your team on the Road to Awesome for the upcoming year!

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And now...about our guest this week on the show:

This special mid-week episode is the sixth edition of a series with Dominic Armano, Todd Bloomer, and Darrin teaming up to talk about the hot topics in educational leadership today.