Culture of Learning and Mission Alignment Archives

Leader Chat: Financial Literacy for All: Leveraging Education to Disrupt Struggle with John Hope Bryant

Posted on November 6, 2024 (July 9, 2025) by Angela Comtois

In this episode, Jeff speaks with John Hope Bryant, a renowned entrepreneur and advocate for economic empowerment and CEO of Operation HOPE. They discuss John’s mission to instill financial literacy and economic infrastructure in underserved communities. John describes the inspirational journey behind his recent book Financial Literacy for All as well as the critical need to integrate financial education in schools for lasting impact. John makes a strong case for educators to make financial literacy a priority….

Leader Chat: The Landscape of Educational Leadership with Superintendent/CEO Pedro Martinez

Posted on October 24, 2024 (July 9, 2025) by Angela Comtois

Pedro Martinez Leader Chat podcast guest

In this Leader Chat, Jeff talks with Dr. Pedro Martinez, CEO of Chicago Public Schools, about his journey, leadership, and building trust in challenging times….

Leader Chat: Supporting Leaders & The Power Of Partnerships with Dr. Mark Elgart & Dr. David Schuler

Posted on October 16, 2024 (July 9, 2025) by Angela Comtois

Mark Elgart and David Schuler Cognia Leader Chat Podcast Guests

This week, Jeff discusses the Cognia/AASA partnership with Dr. Mark Elgart and Dr. David Schuler, focusing on leadership, trust, and future skill needs in education….

Leader Chat: Defining Achievement, Reform, and Mastery Learning with Tony Wagner

Posted on October 2, 2024 (July 9, 2025) by Angela Comtois

Tony Wagner Cognia Leader Chat Podcast guest

Jeff speaks with Dr. Tony Wagner on educational leadership, mastery learning, 21st-century skills, and the importance of innovation and civic education….

Leader Chat: Lead it Like Lasso with Marnie Stockman and Nick Coniglio

Posted on September 25, 2024 (July 9, 2025) by Angela Comtois

Marnie Stockman and Nick Coniglio Cognia Leader Chat podcast guests

In this episode, Jeff talks with Marnie Stockman and Nick Coniglio, authors of Lead It Like Lasso, about leadership in education, collaboration, and personal growth….

Leader Chat: Push Has Come to Shove with Dr. Steve Perry

Posted on September 11, 2024 (July 9, 2025) by Angela Comtois

Steve Perry Cognia Leader Chat podcast guest

Jeff Rose sits down with Dr. Steve Perry, an outspoken and trailblazing educator, to discuss the challenges and solutions surrounding effective school leadership. Explore Dr. Perry’s unique approach to education through his Capital Preparatory Schools, which combine rigorous academics with a commitment to social justice. …

Leader Chat: Leading in the Public Sector with Dr. Kerry Murphy Healey and Vice Admiral Dee Mewbourne

Posted on August 14, 2024 (July 9, 2025) by Angela Comtois

Kerry Healey and Dee Mewbourne Cognia Leader Chat podcast guests

On this episode of Leader Chat, Jeff speaks to Dr. Kerry Healey and Vice Admiral Dee Mewbourne about their upcoming leadership course at Princeton. Kerry’s experience in the public sector, complimented by Dee’s experience in the defense sector, brilliantly come together to form a well-rounded approach to modern leadership and management training. …

Leader Chat: Being a Multiplier: Being Great Leaders Will Make Everyone Smarter with Liz Wiseman

Posted on June 26, 2024 (July 9, 2025) by Angela Comtois

Liz Wiseman is a big-time guest! She is a highly sought-after leader in both the private and public sectors, and for good reason. Jeff was thrilled she agreed to this Leader Chat, and she delivered. The Multiplier Effect should be embraced by all, and we are so happy to learn and communicate this message….