Leadership Liner Notes Podcast

Sean Gaillard
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A podcast from school leader and author, Sean Gaillard, exploring the intersections between the Schoolhouse, Music and everything else in between and on the flip side. Digital Liner Notes for the global schoolhouse.

  1. Aug 29

    Phased Mastery with Kallie Ash

    In this episode of *The Leadership Liner Notes Podcast with Sean Gaillard*, Sean sits down with Kallie Ash, a fourth grade dual language teacher and founder of Phase Mastery, for a thoughtful conversation about slowing down instruction in order to deepen learning. Kallie shares the story behind Phase Mastery, a framework designed to help educators unpack standards, build intentional learning progressions, and move beyond the pressure of simply keeping pace with a pacing guide. She explores the importance of teacher agency, shared language, meaningful collaboration, and professional learning that provides ongoing support rather than one time training. The conversation also gets personal as Kallie reflects on burnout, sustainability, and the need to create practices that support the humanity of both educators and students. At its core, this episode is about moving beyond surface level instruction and creating the conditions for greater confidence, clarity, and success in the classroom. It is a conversation about intentionality, reflection, and what can happen when educators give learning the time and space it deserves. Learn more about Kallie Ash and Phased Mastery on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kallie-ash/ Phased Mastery Website: https://www.phasedmastery.com/ What about this episode inspired you? Please share and tag me on Instagram @smgaillard or LinkedIn at Sean Gaillard. Please be sure to subscribe to this episode and share a positive comment. It does help. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Phased Mastery with Kallie Ash

  2. Aug 21

    The ISTE+ASCD Triptych-Part 3 featuring Julia Bialeski

    The ISTE+ASCD Triptych Live: Part 3 with Julia Bialeski Recorded live at the ISTE+ASCD Conference in Orlando, The ISTE+ASCD Triptych concludes with my friend and returning guest, Julia Bialeski. Julia is an educator, leadership consultant, speaker, career coach, and author of Leading With Grace: Cultivating Hope, Authenticity, and a Focus on People Throughout the Leadership Lifespan. With more than 20 years in public education, her work is grounded in a simple but powerful mantra: Be brave, and care about people. Julia has previously joined me on Leading While Human and Why The Beatles Matter, and this impromptu conversation in Orlando brings her perspective to Leadership Liner Notes. We riff on connection, culture, mattering, and what it means to keep people at the center of leadership. It is a fitting final conversation for this three part series about the human side of leadership. Three conversations. One human mission. Listen. Reflect. Lead. Learn more about Julia and her work here: https://sites.google.com/view/julia-bialeski/bio?authuser=0 What about this episode inspired you? Please share and tag me on Instagram @smgaillard or LinkedIn at Sean Gaillard. Please be sure to subscribe to this episode and share a positive comment. It does help. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    The ISTE+ASCD Triptych-Part 3 featuring Julia Bialeski

  3. Aug 18

    The ISTE+ASCD Triptych: Part 2 with David Cupolo

    The ISTE+ASCD Triptych Live: Part 2 with David Cupolo Recorded live at the ISTE+ASCD Conference in Orlando, Part 2 of The ISTE+ASCD Triptych features a meaningful conversation with David Cupolo about connection, mattering, and human centered leadership. We explore what it means to put people at the center of transformation, build connected cultures, and lead with purpose. It is another reminder that meaningful change begins with relationships and that the human side of leadership always matters. Three conversations. One human mission. Listen. Reflect. Lead. Learn more about David here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-cupolo-6b4a1623/ What about this episode inspired you? Please share and tag me on Instagram @smgaillard or LinkedIn at Sean Gaillard. Please be sure to subscribe to this episode and share a positive comment. It does help. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    The ISTE+ASCD Triptych: Part 2 with David Cupolo

  4. Aug 17

    The ISTE+ASCD Triptych Live: Part 1 with Austin Levinson

    We are live at the ISTE+ASCD Conference in Orlando! Austin Levinson joins me for a conversation. He shares his impactful journey in education, leadership, and innovation. Learn more about Austin at https://www.linkedin.com/in/austin-levinson-innovator/. What about this episode inspired you? Please share and tag me on Instagram @smgaillard or LinkedIn at Sean Gaillard. Please be sure to subscribe to this episode and share a positive comment. It does help. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    The ISTE+ASCD Triptych Live: Part 1 with Austin Levinson

  5. Aug 9

    Understanding Compassion Fatigue with Elizabeth Dampf

    In this latest episode of **Leadership Liner Notes**, I welcome back my friend and returning guest, **Elizabeth Dampf**, for a conversation that also marks a podcast milestone: Elizabeth is now the most frequent guest in the history of the show! That feels especially meaningful because our conversations, both on and off the microphone, are always thoughtful, honest, and rewarding. I am grateful for Elizabeth’s friendship, her perspective, and her willingness to explore the human side of leadership with such candor. In this episode, we dig into **compassion fatigue and the boundaries leaders need in order to sustain themselves and serve others well**. Elizabeth shares insights from her recent work with women leaders and examines how empathy, emotional labor, unrealistic expectations, and the pressure to always be available can gradually take a toll. We explore the complicated space between compassion and accountability, including why setting boundaries does not mean caring less. We discuss open-door policies, the pressure leaders feel to appear constantly in control, lessons from the pandemic, the importance of protecting identities beyond our professional roles, and the responsibility leaders have to model healthier approaches to work and life. Elizabeth and I also reflect on the reality that leadership should never require someone to sacrifice their humanity, relationships, or health in order to prove their commitment. This is a conversation about leading with compassion while remembering that **leaders are human, too**. Sustainable leadership requires presence, reflection, accountability, and the courage to establish boundaries that allow us to continue doing meaningful work without losing ourselves in the process. I am grateful to Elizabeth for returning to **Leadership Liner Notes** and for becoming such an important part of the story of this podcast. Follow Elizabeth on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-dampf-66a07528b/ What about this episode inspired you? Please share and tag me on Instagram @smgaillard or LinkedIn at Sean Gaillard. Please be sure to subscribe to this episode and share a positive comment. It does help. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Understanding Compassion Fatigue with Elizabeth Dampf

  6. Jul 25

    The Resistance Solution with Becca Silver

    In this episode of the Leadership Liner Notes Podcast, I am joined by Becca Silver, author of "The Resistance Solution: Why Educators Resist Change and What They Need Instead." We take a deep dive into Becca’s new book and explore what resistance is really communicating within schools and organizations. Rather than viewing resistance as defiance or negativity, Becca invites leaders to become curious about what people need in order to feel supported, understood, and ready to move forward. Our conversation also becomes an unexpected coaching session as Becca helps me reflect on my own leadership experiences, questions, and next steps. It is an honest and practical conversation about change, trust, self-awareness, and the human side of leadership. This episode is for leaders who want to move beyond simply managing resistance and begin creating the conditions where meaningful change can take root. Check out Becca's website here: https://www.thewholeeducator.com/ What about this episode inspired you? Please share and tag me on Instagram @smgaillard or LinkedIn at Sean Gaillard. Please be sure to subscribe to this episode and share a positive comment. It does help. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    The Resistance Solution with Becca Silver

  7. Jul 19

    Small Wins with Lindsey Cannon

    This episode marks the debut of Small Wins, a new series from the growing network of podcasts produced by The Gaillard Group. In this conversation, I am joined by Lindsey Cannon to explore her practical framework, Win the First 20 Days, designed to support school improvement teams as they begin the year with clarity, purpose, and momentum. Lindsey shares a solution based approach to strengthening school communities through shared vision, intentional collaboration, and meaningful experiences for students. We discuss why lasting improvement does not always begin with a massive initiative. Sometimes, it begins with a focused plan, a committed team, and a series of small wins that help people believe progress is possible. This conversation is rooted in human centered leadership, practical support, and the belief that meaningful change grows when people feel connected to the work and to one another. Small Wins is a Gaillard Group Podcast. Connect with Lindsey: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindseycannonreifycopywriting/ Website: https://www.reifycopywriting.com/reify-educates Win the First 20 Days: https://reifyeducates.com/home_win_first_days What about this episode inspired you? Please share and tag me on Instagram @smgaillard or LinkedIn at Sean Gaillard. Please be sure to subscribe to this episode and share a positive comment. It does help. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Small Wins with Lindsey Cannon

  8. Jul 10

    A Leadership Riff on Steely Dan, Excellence, and Rejection

    What does excellence sound like? In this episode of Vinyl Riffs with Sean Gaillard (shared here on Leadership Liner Notes), I revisit Steely Dan's "Aja," an album often celebrated for its remarkable musicianship and meticulous craftsmanship. While some hear perfectionism, I hear something deeper: a group of extraordinary collaborators committed to creating a masterpiece together. As I reflect on a season marked by both meaningful opportunities and unexpected disappointments, "Aja" reminds me that excellence isn't about flawless performance or immediate recognition. It's about showing up, honoring your craft, trusting your collaborators, and continuing to pursue your best work even when the applause is quiet. Join me as I explore the breathtaking instrumental passage that continues to stop me in my tracks, the leadership lessons hidden within the grooves of this classic album, and why masterpieces are never created alone. Whether you're leading a school, a team, an organization, or simply navigating your own journey, "Aja" offers a timeless reminder that rejection doesn't lower the standard. It simply invites us back to the work. Keep Spinning. Keep Grooving. Keep Believing. What about this episode inspired you? Please share and tag me on Instagram @smgaillard or LinkedIn at Sean Gaillard. Please be sure to subscribe to this episode and share a positive comment. It does help. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    A Leadership Riff on Steely Dan, Excellence, and Rejection
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A podcast from school leader and author, Sean Gaillard, exploring the intersections between the Schoolhouse, Music and everything else in between and on the flip side. Digital Liner Notes for the global schoolhouse.

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