Leaning into Leadership
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.
- Update frequency
- every 5 days
- Average duration
- 41 minutes
- Episodes
- 234
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
Episode 193: Co-Authoring Culture First Classrooms, A Behind the Scenes Look with Katie Kinder
In this episode, returning guest Katie Kinder joins Dr. Darrin Peppard for a behind-the-scenes look at their upcoming book, Culture First Classrooms: Leadership, Relationships, and Practices that Tra…
Episode 192: The Making of Culture First Classrooms
In this solo episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on the journey of writing Culture First Classrooms: Leadership, Relationships, and Practices that Transform Schools, my upcoming book co-authored wi…
Episode 191: Empowering School Leaders with Dr. Kelly Hastings
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Looking for leadership coaching, professional development, or support for your leadership team? Let’s connect! Reach out via my website at roadtoawesome.net or conne…
Episode 190: The Power of IOU Leadership with Dr. Joe Famularo
In this episode of Leaning Into Leadership, Dr. Darrin Peppard sits down with Dr. Joe Famularo, a veteran educator and superintendent, to explore his IOU Leadership framework. Dr. Famularo shares his…
Episode 189: Simplify, Prioritize, and Thrive with Barb Flowers
In this episode of the Leaning Into Leadership podcast, Dr. Darrin Peppard is joined by Barb Flowers, Principal of the U.S. Elementary Division at Eastwood Global and a certified life coach specializ…
Episode 188: The Human Side of Leadership with Todd, Dominic, and Darrin
Welcome to episode 188 of the Leaning Into Leadership podcast! In this mid-month episode, Darrin is joined once again by his recurring guests, Todd Bloomer, a high school principal from San Antonio, …
Episode 187: The Viking Code with Anders Indset
Are you feeling overwhelmed and struggling to prioritize your time as a school leader? In this episode, I share some exciting news about my upcoming digital course, Take Control of Your Leadership:. …
Episode 186: Becoming a Lighthouse Leader
In this episode of the Leaning Into Leadership podcast, we’re exploring the powerful metaphor of the lighthouse and how it relates to effective school leadership. Inspired by a visit to Martha’s Vine…
Episode 185: The Language of Behavior with Charle Peck and Joshua Stamper
In this insightful episode of Leaning Into Leadership, Dr. Darrin Peppard sits down with Charlie Peck and Joshua Stamper to discuss their upcoming book, The Language of Behavior, and the accompanying…
Episode 184: The Turning Point - Why Leaders Must Take Care of Themselves
Episode Summary: In this deeply personal solo episode, Dr. Darrin Peppard shares a pivotal story from his leadership journey that became a wake-up call about the importance of self-care. Reflecting o…
Episode 183: Empowering Leaders Through Story, Positivity, and Purpose with Barbara Gruener
Are you ready to lead with clarity and purpose in 2025? Join me on Monday, December 30, at 3 PM ET for a FREE webinar: Take Control of Your Leadership: Clear Priorities, Real Results. In just one hou…
Episode 182: So You're the New Principal with Todd, Dominic, and Darrin
Episode 182 is a special episode, in which Todd Bloomer, Dominic Armano, and your regular host, Darrin Peppard, dedicate an entire episode to new principal Candace Pearson. We are excited for Candace…
Episode 181: The Power of Educational Systems with Kurtis Hewson
Are you feeling overwhelmed and struggling to prioritize your time as a school leader? In this episode, I share some exciting news about my upcoming digital course, Take Control of Your Leadership:. …
Episode 180: MindStream Coaching with Greg Speranza
Are you feeling overwhelmed and struggling to prioritize your time as a school leader? In this episode, I share some exciting news about my upcoming digital course, Take Control of Your Leadership:. …
Episode 179: Work on Your Game with Dre Baldwin
Are you feeling overwhelmed and struggling to prioritize your time as a school leader? In this episode, I share some exciting news about my upcoming digital course, Take Control of Your Leadership:. …
Episode 178: Leadership Challenges at the Holidays with Todd Bloomer
Are you feeling overwhelmed and struggling to prioritize your time as a school leader? In this episode, I share some exciting news about my upcoming digital course, Take Control of Your Leadership:. …
Episode 177: Managing Brand Transgressions with Dr. Shelly Jain & Dr. Shalini Jain
Are you feeling overwhelmed and struggling to prioritize your time as a school leader? In this episode, I share some exciting news about my upcoming digital course, Take Control of Your Leadership:. …
Episode 176: Take Control of Your Leadership
In this episode of Leaning Into Leadership, I’m pulling back the curtain on my new course, Take Control of Your Leadership. This transformative course is designed to help school leaders overcome over…
Episode 175: Casting a Vision with Bentli Lewis
Are you feeling overwhelmed and struggling to prioritize your time as a school leader? In this episode, I share some exciting news about my upcoming digital course, Take Control of Your Leadership: A…
Episode 174: Building Resilience and Avoiding Burnout
On this solo episode of the podcast, we explore a vital topic for school leaders: maintaining resilience and avoiding burnout. I discuss five practical strategies to help you stay grounded, energized…