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Hosted by Peter Stiepleman · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 208 episodes
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Welcome to An Imperfect Leader: The Superintendents and Leadership Podcast, a series of conversations with leaders who look back at decisions they made and consider:* What happened?* What got overlooked?* What did they learn about relationships or what new relationships were formed?* What frustrated them?* What could they have done differently?* And in the end, what was something good that came out of their experience – because it is through one's mistakes where the greatest learning takes place.I'm Peter Stiepleman. I'm your host AND I'm an imperfect leader. I spent more than 20 years teaching and leading, first in the Oakland Public Schools in Oakland, CA and then in the Midwest – Missouri, to be exact – where I was a teacher, a principal, an assistant superintendent and the superintendent of the 4th largest school district in a state of more than 500 districts. I am constantly striving to learn from my experiences and from the experiences of other leaders. The aim of this po
Peter Stiepleman hosts An Imperfect Leader: The Superintendents and Leadership Podcast, a education show with 208 episodes published.
Some conversations stay with you long after the recording ends. My conversation with Dr. Nyah Hamlett is one of those. In this encore episode, Dr. Hamlett, former superintendent of Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools and n
What an incredible conversation with Dr. Stephen Pruitt, President of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). In this encore episode, we dove deep into education, leadership, an
I am thrilled to share an encore release of a very special crossover episode between our podcast, An Imperfect Leader , and Mason Pashia's Getting Smart Podcast (also a proud member of the Podcasserole Network!). Togethe
Some conversations stay with you long after the recording ends. My conversation with Dr. Nyah Hamlett is one of those. In this encore episode, Dr. Hamlett, former superintendent of Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools and n
What happens when you trade a massive suburban district for a rural community with only 1,200 students? According to my latest guest, it might just be the best career move you'll ever make. I recently sat down with Dr. J
What happens when you trade a massive suburban district for a rural community with only 1,200 students? According to my latest guest, it might just be the best career move you'll ever make. I recently sat down with Dr. J
If you feel like your "number one love"—instructional leadership—is constantly being pushed to the background by budget spreadsheets, you aren't alone. I recently had a fantastic conversation with Dr. Anne LoBue (Columbi
If you feel like your "number one love"—instructional leadership—is constantly being pushed to the background by budget spreadsheets, you aren't alone. I recently had a fantastic conversation with Dr. Anne LoBue (Columbi
Is the era of the public school monopoly officially dead? According to my guest, Brian Stephens , the answer is a resounding yes. And if school leaders don't adapt, they risk becoming "dinosaurs." Brian is a combat veter
Is the era of the public school monopoly officially dead? According to my guest, Brian Stephens , the answer is a resounding yes. And if school leaders don't adapt, they risk becoming "dinosaurs." Brian is a combat veter
Are we settling for "belonging" in our schools while leaving student brainpower underdeveloped? I recently had a deep, transformative conversation with Zaretta Hammond , author of Rebuilding Students' Learning Power . We
Are we settling for "belonging" in our schools while leaving student brainpower underdeveloped? I recently had a deep, transformative conversation with Zaretta Hammond , author of Rebuilding Students' Learning Power . We
What does it actually mean to be a "resilient" leader? Is it just about weathering the storm, or is it about what you build while the storm is still raging? I recently had a conversation with Dr. Melissa Sadorf , Executi
What does it actually mean to be a resilient leader? Is it just about weathering the storm, or is it about what you build while the storm is still raging? I recently had a conversation with Dr. Melissa Sadorf , Executive
What does it mean to be a nationally recognized rural leader while navigating the messy, imperfect realities of the superintendency? In the latest episode of An Imperfect Leader, I sit down with Heidi Sipe , Superintende
What does it mean to be a nationally recognized rural leader while navigating the messy, imperfect realities of the superintendency? In the latest episode of An Imperfect Leader, I sit down with Heidi Sipe , Superintende
How do you keep a school transformation alive for 25 years when most initiatives fizzle out after three? Jamie Almanzán recently sat down with Jesse Boise , Assistant Principal at Hillsdale High School, to talk about the
How do you keep a school transformation alive for 25 years when most initiatives fizzle out after three? Jamie Almanzán recently sat down with Jesse Boise , Assistant Principal at Hillsdale High School, to talk about the
Is your school board focused on the right things, or is it caught in a "dumpster fire" of adult drama? I recently had an terrific conversation with AJ Crabill , author of Great on Their Behalf , about how to move from dy
Are you leading in isolation? Education leadership can often feel like a lonely journey - navigating everything from systemic challenges to the day-to-day realities of school life. In this episode of An Imperfect Leader,
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