139 episodes

We all want to see successes in both our personal and professional lives. Often, that requires strong leadership. In a time when leadership can be more challenging than ever, this podcast is dedicated to cultivating leaders by elevating the voices of leaders and promoting positivity. Join Dr. Darrin Peppard, lifelong educator and best-selling author, for this mixed platform podcast (some solo, some guest interview) for inspiration and insight, and some great leadership stories from those are living it, excelling at it, and celebrating it. Together, let's lean into leadership.

Leaning into Leadership Darrin Peppard

    • Education
    • 5.0 • 25 Ratings

We all want to see successes in both our personal and professional lives. Often, that requires strong leadership. In a time when leadership can be more challenging than ever, this podcast is dedicated to cultivating leaders by elevating the voices of leaders and promoting positivity. Join Dr. Darrin Peppard, lifelong educator and best-selling author, for this mixed platform podcast (some solo, some guest interview) for inspiration and insight, and some great leadership stories from those are living it, excelling at it, and celebrating it. Together, let's lean into leadership.

    Episode 138: Against the Wind with Dr. Donya Ball

    Episode 138: Against the Wind with Dr. Donya Ball

    Let's get your High Performance Leadership Retreat scheduled today! Reach out to me darrin@roadtoawesome.net to set up the conversation and get your team on the Road to Awesome for the upcoming year!
    Book Darrin to speak at your school or conference contact us here
    Grab your copy of Darrin's FREE e-book Walk in Your Purpose
    Check out Darrin's blog for great leadership tips and ideas
    Sign up for the Road to Awesome email list and newsletter
    Have a book idea you'd like to submit to Road to Awesome? Click here
    And now...about our guest this week on the show:
    Dr. Donya Ball is a transformative superintendent in California, a passionate author, and an inspiring national keynote speaker. She excels in leading her staff to inspire and motivate students to pursue their passions, preparing them for life beyond the classroom. Dr. Ball also is a professor of administrative leadership and teacher education, bringing over two decades of experience in mentoring and coaching to her roles.
    As a seasoned guide for top executives, Dr. Ball navigates the complex storms of leadership. She is the author of two impactful books, Adjusting the Sails: Weathering the Storms of Administrative Leadership (2022) and Against the Wind: Leadership at 36,000 Feet (2023), which delve into the real-world challenges of leadership. Her expertise has not only captivated audiences nationwide but also caught the attention of media outlets like USA Today, showcasing her as a thought leader in educational and executive leadership.
    Check out the Principal Prodigy Program today!
    Social Media:
    Website: www.donyaball.com Twitter (X): @SuptDonya Instagram: dr__d__
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SuptDonya/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donya-ball-ed-d-314bb011/
    Email Donya: dr.donyaball@gmail.com

    • 57 min
    Episode 137: Collaborative Response with Kurtis Hewson

    Episode 137: Collaborative Response with Kurtis Hewson

    Let's get your High Performance Leadership Retreat scheduled today! Reach out to me darrin@roadtoawesome.net to set up the conversation and get your team on the Road to Awesome for the upcoming year!
    Get Josh Korb's new book, Be the Cause: An Educator's Guide to EFFECTive Instruction here
    Book Darrin to speak at your school or conference contact us here
    Grab your copy of Darrin's FREE e-book Walk in Your Purpose
    Check out Darrin's blog for great leadership tips and ideas
    Sign up for the Road to Awesome email list and newsletter
    Have a book idea you'd like to submit to Road to Awesome? Click here
    And now...about our guest this week on the show:
    Kurtis Hewson is an award-winning former administrator and teacher, as well as teaching faculty at the post-secondary level.  He is the co-founder of Jigsaw Learning, a co-author of the text Collaborative Response: Three Foundational Components That Transform How We Respond to the Needs of Learners and currently works with districts and schools nationally and internationally establishing Collaborative Response frameworks and interacting with thousands of educators annually.
    Connect with Kurtis on Social Media: Twitter & LinkedIn
    Email/contact info:  kurtis.hewson@jigsawlearning.ca
    Overview of Collaborative Response article - https://bit.ly/CR-overview
    Free Access to the Introductory chapter for the Collaborative Response book - https://bit.ly/CR-intro

    • 56 min
    Episode 136: Culture and Strategy Eat Breakfast Together with Sonya Shelton

    Episode 136: Culture and Strategy Eat Breakfast Together with Sonya Shelton

    Let's get your High Performance Leadership Retreat scheduled today! Reach out to me darrin@roadtoawesome.net to set up the conversation and get your team on the Road to Awesome for the upcoming year!
    Book Darrin to speak at your school or conference contact us here
    Grab your copy of Darrin's FREE e-book Walk in Your Purpose
    Check out Darrin's blog for great leadership tips and ideas
    Sign up for the Road to Awesome email list and newsletter
    Have a book idea you'd like to submit to Road to Awesome? Click here
    And now...about our guest this week on the show:
    When it comes to navigating the ins-and-outs of business, Sonya Shelton has seen it all: From successful startups with brand new ideas to well-established Fortune 500 companies. Sonya Shelton founded Executive Leadership Consulting in 2007 from her passion for partnering with leaders and high achievers to create a clear vision and build work environments where employees are fulfilled and completely committed to their organization’s success. She has captured her leadership tips and success stories in her #1 Amazon bestselling book “You’re an Executive, But Are You a Leader?” Having been an executive as well as an international speaker and consultant, Sonya knows how to tap into lesser-known, hidden practices that drive true leadership. Her philosophy, background and experience add a strategic, pragmatic and multidimensional approach to making strong leaders. Sonya serves on the Forbes Coaches Council and is a certified Master Corporate Executive Coach through the Association of Corporate Executive Coaches.
    Learn more at: https://executiveleader.com/
    Connect with Sonya on Social Media:
    Twitter - twitter.com/sonyashelton Instagram - www.instagram.com/execleadership LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/ceosonyashelton YouTube - www.youtube.com@ExecutiveLeader 
    Email/contact info: sonya@executiveleader.com

    • 40 min
    Episode 135: Be the Cause with Josh Korb

    Episode 135: Be the Cause with Josh Korb

    Let's get your High Performance Leadership Retreat scheduled today! Reach out to me darrin@roadtoawesome.net to set up the conversation and get your team on the Road to Awesome for the upcoming year!
    Book Darrin to speak at your school or conference contact us here
    Grab your copy of Darrin's FREE e-book Walk in Your Purpose
    Check out Darrin's blog for great leadership tips and ideas
    Sign up for the Road to Awesome email list and newsletter
    Have a book idea you'd like to submit to Road to Awesome? Click here
    And now...about our guest this week on the show:
    Josh Korb, a dynamic and multifaceted educator, passionately strives to revolutionize the world of education. Beginning his career as a math teacher, Josh's innate drive to innovate led him to become a Director of Technology and Innovation. This role allowed him to merge his love for teaching with his profound experience in instructional technology, in hopes of transforming the educational landscape. 
    His entrepreneurial spirit and software engineering skills gave birth to Master3DU Inc., an EdTech startup with a mission to empower leaders, teachers, and students through mastery-based teaching and learning. This venture has positioned Josh as a pioneer in the edtech space, garnering accolades and inspiration.
    As a doctoral candidate, Josh further explores the transformative power of technology in education and standards-based learning, honing his skills as a trailblazer in the industry.
    Throughout his career, Josh Korb has proven to be an unstoppable force for change in education. By empowering others to embrace innovation and harness the power of technology, he continues to ignite the potential of countless leaders, educators, and students.
    Connect with Josh and get your copy of the book at: https://www.youcanbethecause.com/

    • 49 min
    Episode 134: Stay Visible with Dom, Todd, and Darrin

    Episode 134: Stay Visible with Dom, Todd, and Darrin

    Let's get your High Performance Leadership Retreat scheduled today! Reach out to me darrin@roadtoawesome.net to set up the conversation and get your team on the Road to Awesome for the upcoming year!
    Book Darrin to speak at your school or conference contact us here
    Grab your copy of Darrin's FREE e-book Walk in Your Purpose
    Check out Darrin's blog for great leadership tips and ideas
    Sign up for the Road to Awesome email list and newsletter
    Have a book idea you'd like to submit to Road to Awesome? Click here
    And now...about our guest this week on the show:
    This special mid-week episode is the fourth edition of a series with Dominic Armano, Todd Bloomer, and Darrin teaming up to talk about the hot topics in educational leadership today.

    • 39 min
    Episode 133: Teach Happy with Kim Strobel

    Episode 133: Teach Happy with Kim Strobel

    Let's get your High Performance Leadership Retreat scheduled today! Reach out to me darrin@roadtoawesome.net to set up the conversation and get your team on the Road to Awesome for the upcoming year!
    Book Darrin to speak at your school or conference contact us here
    Grab your copy of Darrin's FREE e-book Walk in Your Purpose
    Check out Darrin's blog for great leadership tips and ideas
    Sign up for the Road to Awesome email list and newsletter
    Have a book idea you'd like to submit to Road to Awesome? Click here
    And now...about our guest this week on the show:
    Kim Strobel is a renowned motivational speaker and author of Teach Happy: Small Steps to Big Joy, sought after by schools, businesses, and organizations worldwide. With her powerful message about the impact of happiness on well-being and the pursuit of fulfillment, she traverses the globe, sharing her insights. Kim specializes in empowering educators and professionals, equipping them with the necessary tools and strategies to shift their mindsets, reclaim their happiness, reignite their passion, and lead with purpose. 
    Drawing from her extensive background as a teacher and curriculum director, Kim’s ultimate aim is to inspire her audience. Through her engaging talks, she presents captivating research, heartwarming anecdotes, and practical steps for achieving life-altering results.
    In addition to her professional pursuits, Kim is a devoted animal rescuer, having rescued 187 dogs. She is also an avid runner and has an unwavering love for life.
    Connect with Kim on Facebook or Instagram
    Email Kim: kstrobel@strobeleducation.com
    Order your copy of Kim's book Teach Happy: Small Steps to BIG JOY

    • 47 min

Customer Reviews

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25 Ratings

25 Ratings

Charle41091 ,

OUTSTANDING leadership podcast!

This is my go-to podcast when I’m feeling disheartened by a fractured education system. Darrin’s perspective is POWERFUL, and the tips + strategies I get are useful every single day. Put this on your download list!!

23MG1982 ,

Tune In Now

Each episode gives sound, practical advice that can be the difference maker for your journey into leadership. Highly recommend!

Lindsay Titus ,

Every Episode is Gold!

Ready to lean into your own version of leadership? Then this podcast is for you! Regardless of your title, this podcast provides insight into how YOU can live into the leader that you are today whole containing to grow into the leader of the future!

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