Leader Chat: Protecting Your Leadership Mindset, Fervor, and Authenticity with Baruti Kafele

Baruti Kafele Leader Chat Guest

In this episode of Leader Chat, Jeff sits down with acclaimed urban educator and transformational school leader Baruti Kafele. They delve into key topics on protecting your leadership mindset, fervor, and authenticity. Baruti shares his profound journey from a struggling student to an impactful principal and now a sought-after speaker and consultant. They discuss the importance of teachers and leaders understanding their ‘why’ and staying true to their core values. Tune in for a deep, insightful conversation on enduring and thriving in educational leadership….

Leader Chat: Navigating Change and Being the First with Susana Córdova and Allen Smith

Susana Cordova & Allen Smith Leader Chat

In this episode, Jeff dives into a dynamic conversation with Susana Córdova, Colorado’s first Latina Education Commissioner, and Allen Smith, Cognia’s VP of Leadership Development. They discuss leadership, the significant changes in education post-COVID, the critical role of AI, and strategies to close educational inequities. Susana shares her inspiring career journey, her vision for the future of education, and actionable advice for leaders. Don’t miss this insightful look into leading through change and making a lasting impact in education….

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

Leader Chat John Hope Bryant

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 Breakthrough Years: Framework for Raising Thriving Teens with Ellen Galinsky

Ellen Galinsky’s research and perspective is nothing short of groundbreaking. If you are a parent, teacher, and of course a leader in the educational space, you need to hear Ellen speak with us. She and Jeff go deep into conversation about this content that, if understood, can dramatically change how we love and support kids in their teen years….

Leader Chat: Learning from Mr. Rogers About How to Raise Creative, Curious, Caring Kids with Gregg Behr

This conversation with Gregg Behr is packed with insightful perspectives that any educational leader will appreciate. Gregg is dynamic and insightful, and masterfully uncovers the genius of “Mr. Rogers” and relates it to our current educational opportunities. This is a must listen!…