Aspire to Lead

Mar 09 2025 300 ep. 29 mins 144
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Joshua Stamper provides an opportunity to learn from some of the most experienced and accomplished educational leaders. As we grow in our leadership skills, it’s imperative to learn from other leader’s successes, trials and misconceptions. Join us each week as my guests provide valuable stories, resources, and advice to enhance your leadership journey.

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326. Shaping a Student-Centered School Ecosystem: Featuring Dr. Layne Dillard

Mar 09 2025 30 mins  
What if the key to student success lies in the environment we create? In this episode of Aspire to Lead, Dr. Layne Dillard shares how building a strong, student-centered learning environment is essential for growth. She introduces the LEAD Framework, a powerful approach that emphasizes leadership and vision, engaged instruction, and data-driven accountability—all with students at

325. Respecting Tradition While Driving Change: Featuring Adriano Di Prato

Mar 02 2025 29 mins  
Society is evolving at an unprecedented pace, but are our schools keeping up? In this compelling conversation, Adriano Di Prato, co-author of Game Changers: Leading Today’s Learning for Tomorrow’s World, explores the balance between honoring our traditions and exploring innovation in education. We discuss how school leaders can adapt to a rapidly changing world, what it means t

Bonus: Behind The Language of Behavior with Charle Peck & Jeff Gargas

Feb 26 2025 25 mins  
In this special bonus episode, Charle Peck and I join Jeff Gargas from the Teach Better Team to celebrate the release of our new book, The Language of Behavior! We dive into the framework, share key strategies for supporting students, and discuss how educators can shift their approach to behavior management in meaningful ways. Whether you've already started reading or are just hear

324. The Golden Rule for Leaders: Featuring Dr. Christopher Culver

Feb 22 2025 27 mins  
Get ready for a conversation that flips the script on leadership, motivation, and what it truly means to connect with today’s students. Dr. Christopher Culver, an experienced educator, consultant, and professor, joins me to unpack the evolving dynamics of Gen Z and Gen Alpha, the power of kindness in shaping school culture, and why understanding motivation is key to retention and

Aspire Mailbag: When to Coach Your Staff Up or Coach Out

Feb 15 2025 32 mins  
In this Aspire Mailbag episode, Jeff Gargas and I tackle two critical leadership questions submitted by our listeners: How do you know when it's time to coach someone out instead of coaching them up? How do we coach teachers so they don’t feel fear through the process of evaluation? We dive into the delicate balance of supporting struggling staff while recognizing when a di

323. Graceful Leadership Through Every Season: Featuring Julia Bialeski

Feb 08 2025 30 mins  
Leadership isn’t just a role—it’s a journey that evolves over time. In this powerful episode, I sit down with educational leader and author Julia Bialeski to explore what it means to lead with grace at every stage of the leadership lifespan. We discuss the realities of burnout, imposter syndrome, and the challenges of maintaining well-being while leading others. Julia shares

Bonus: The Introduction of The Language of Behavior

Feb 05 2025 15 mins  
In this special BONUS episode, Joshua Stamper reads the introduction to The Language of Behavior: A Framework to Elevate Student Success. Dive into the heart of the book as Joshua explores key sections like Are We Failing?, Regaining Trust in the System, and Why Traditional Approaches to Misbehavior Aren't Working. Discover how this new approach redefines student behavior support,

322. Leading With Intention: Featuring Michael D. Nelson & Peter DeWitt

Feb 01 2025 34 mins  
What does it truly mean to lead with intention in today’s fast-paced educational landscape? In this powerful episode of Aspire to Lead, I’m joined by Michael D. Nelson and Peter DeWitt, authors of Leading With Intention: How School Leaders Can Unlock Deeper Collaboration and Drive Results. Together, we explore how school leaders can move beyond just checking off tasks to reconn

321. Emerge Through The Most Common Challenges: Featuring Gavin Grift

Jan 25 2025 30 mins  
What does it truly mean to emerge as a middle leader? In this episode of Aspire to Lead, Gavin Grift, author of Emerge: Overcoming Common Challenges Associated with Middle Leadership, joins us to reimagine leadership in today’s educational landscape. We explore the profound concept that "Clarity Precedes Competence," reframing hardships as stepping stones to growth, and the role

320. Empowering Confidence and Elevating Leadership: Featuring LaVonna Roth

Jan 19 2025 37 mins  
What does it take to truly lead with confidence and inspire others to do the same? In this thought-provoking conversation with LaVonna Roth, renowned author, speaker, and creator of Ignite Your S.H.I.N.E.®, we explore the transformative power of self-awareness and strategies for overcoming imposter syndrome. LaVonna shares practical tools to help leaders strengthen their confidenc