Board Leadership Bites

Ali Colwell
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Board Leadership Bites is the podcast for Kansas school board members and education leaders looking for practical insights they can put to work right away. Hosted by Dr. Brian Jordan, each bite-sized episode explores timely topics, leadership strategies and real-world challenges facing school boards today. Whether you're a new board member or an experienced leader, you'll gain valuable perspectives, actionable ideas and expert guidance to help strengthen your board, support your district and lead with confidence. Big leadership ideas. Bite-sized conversations for better boards.

Episodes

  1. 6d ago

    Disagree Without Division: Norms that Work

    In this episode of Board Leadership Bites, Dr.Brian Jordan sits down with Curt Herman, Manhattan-Ogden board member and KASB President-Elect, to explore the leadership and governance practices that help school boards navigate challenges, build trust and stay focused on their long-term goals. Together, Brian and Curt discuss the importance of thoughtful decision-making, productive board conversations and keeping student and community needs at the center of effective governance. Tune in for practical insights to help school board members lead with clarity, purpose and a long-term perspective. This episode of Board Leadership Bites is sponsored by Navitas, a partner to K–12 school districts providing strategic capital planning, energy savings, infrastructure renewal and facility optimization solutions. Learn more at Navitas.us.com.

    Disagree Without Division: Norms that Work

  2. Sep 1

    Roles That Build Trust: Board vs. Superintendent

    Clear roles are the foundation of a strong board–superintendent relationship. In this episode of Board Leadership Bites, Brian Jordan and KASB Past President  Kevin Cole explore how role clarity, trust, communication and mutual respect help boards and superintendents work effectively together. From “the board governs; the superintendent manages” to practicing “no surprises,” discover the everyday leadership norms that build stronger governance. This episode of Board Leadership Bites is sponsored by Stifel, a trusted partner in public finance for K–12 school districts. https://stifelinstitutional.com/

    Roles That Build Trust: Board vs. Superintendent

  3. Aug 18

    Communicating as One Voice: Board Aligned Messaging

    Strong boards know that healthy debate happens in the boardroom—but alignment matters when decisions are made. In this episode of Board Leadership Bites, Brian Jordan and an KASB President, Dr. Emily Riner, explore how consistent communication builds trust, supports superintendents and strengthens governance. Learn how boards can practice message discipline, clarify decisions and communicate with confidence as one voice.

    Communicating as One Voice: Board Aligned Messaging
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Board Leadership Bites is the podcast for Kansas school board members and education leaders looking for practical insights they can put to work right away. Hosted by Dr. Brian Jordan, each bite-sized episode explores timely topics, leadership strategies and real-world challenges facing school boards today. Whether you're a new board member or an experienced leader, you'll gain valuable perspectives, actionable ideas and expert guidance to help strengthen your board, support your district and lead with confidence. Big leadership ideas. Bite-sized conversations for better boards.

Information

  • Creator
    Ali Colwell
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    3
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Board Leadership Bites
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