Episode 230: Leading with Grace - Navigating Your Leadership Lifespan with Julia Bialeski

What if your approach to leadership could be defined by just six words: Be brave, and care about people?

Julia Bialeski has lived those words throughout her 20+ year career in public education, serving as a teacher, instructional specialist, assistant principal, elementary principal, and now Coordinator of Recruitment and Hiring for the Howard County Public School System in Maryland. She’s also the author of Leading with Grace: Cultivating Hope, Authenticity, and a Focus on People Throughout the Leadership Lifespan.

In this episode, Julia and I explore:

• Her framework for the leadership lifespan — what it is and why it matters for leaders at every stage.
• How to enter a new leadership role with purpose, clarity, and strong relationships.
• The essential connection between recruitment, hiring, and retention — and why listening is your best strategy.
• The systems and boundaries leaders need to protect wellbeing and model it for others.
• How to build long-term pipelines for talent in schools and districts.

Whether you’re a brand-new administrator or a seasoned leader starting a new chapter, Julia’s insights will help you navigate change with authenticity, focus, and grace.

WEBSITE: juliabialeski.com

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LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/julia-bialeski-7a4a122a9 

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