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Aspire to Lead

Joshua Stamper
Education
Leadership
Educational Leadership
Professional Development
School Culture
Mental Health
Student Engagement
Executive Functioning
School Leadership
Professional Learning Communities
Executive Functions
Mentorship
Aspire To Lead Cohort
Resilience
Burnout
Social Emotional Learning
Teacher Leadership
Instructional Leadership
Teaching Strategies
Leadership Development

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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What if student success had less to do with talent and more to do with belief, access, and the way we design learning experiences?

In this episode of Aspire to Lead, Joshua Stamper sits down with James O’Neal, Jr., founder of Mastery For All, to exp... more

What does it really mean to lead a school rather than simply manage one?

In this powerful conversation, Joshua Stamper sits down with Principal Baruti Kafele to explore the deeper work of school leadership, instructional coaching, student engagement... more

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How can professional development feel energizing instead of exhausting?

In this bonus episode of Aspire to Lead, Joshua Stamper sits down with Kim Gameroz to talk about the upcoming Vibe EDU event on July 31st in Anaheim, California. They share the ... more

What does it take to have a tough conversation that is both clear and compassionate?

In this episode of Aspire to Lead, Joshua Stamper sits down with Erica Bear and Tiffany Burns to discuss their new book, The School Leader’s Playbook for Tough Conv... more

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Recent Guests

Principal Kafele
Educational leader, author, and speaker introduced as a guest on the show
Episode: 379. The Hidden Work of Real School Leadership: Featuring Principal Kafele
Kim Gameroz
Organizer/advocate behind the Vibe EDU concept and community facilitator
Teaching Inside Out / Vibe EDU
Episode: BONUS: Professional Development Done Differently with Kim Gameroz
Charlie Peck
Co-presenter on Language of Behavior; co-author
Episode: NCMLE Bonus: Connection, Anxiety, & Student Engagement with Charlie Peck, Gretchen Bridgers, and Vernon Wright
Gretchen Bridges
Local educator and presenter, North Carolina resident
Episode: NCMLE Bonus: Connection, Anxiety, & Student Engagement with Charlie Peck, Gretchen Bridgers, and Vernon Wright
Vernon Wright
Educator and leader featured at conference
Episode: NCMLE Bonus: Connection, Anxiety, & Student Engagement with Charlie Peck, Gretchen Bridgers, and Vernon Wright
David Spellman
Educator, author, founder of Positive Archer Solutions
Positive Archer Solutions
Episode: 376. Unlocking Social Emotional Learning with Hip Hop: Featuring David Spellmon
Frederick Buskey
Educational leader, speaker, author
Frederick Buskey (individual)
Episode: NCMLE Bonus: The Motivation Equation & Leading with Hope with Frederick Buskey and Dr. Brandi Kelly
Brandi Kelly
Dr. Brandi Kelly, author and educator
Brandi Kelly
Episode: NCMLE Bonus: The Motivation Equation & Leading with Hope with Frederick Buskey and Dr. Brandi Kelly
Katie Powell
Education speaker, author, educator
AMLE / AMLE-affiliated presenter
Episode: NCMLE Bonus: Sustainable Leadership, Perseverance, and Motivation with Katie Powell, Ronnel Blackmon, & Charles Williams

Host

Joshua Stamper
Host of Aspire to Lead; focuses on leadership development, educational improvement, and practical strategies through conversations with educators and authors.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 73 ratings
  • High quality professional learning for leaders!

    This is an exceptional podcast! 🙌🏼👏🏼 Highly engaging with relevant content! Great guests and, as a host, Joshua asks the right questions and gives guests the space to share their thinking. Well done! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ✅ Subscribed!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AlwaysLearning AlwaysEvolving
    United States2 years ago
  • Truth Bombs

    Just like his book, Joshua constantly drops some inspirational truth and knowledge bombs. Even though I do not have the desire to lead as an admin, it has helped me more effectively reflect on my teacher leader skills!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Drimmey
    United States2 years ago
  • Inspiration for Aspiration

    I've listened to every single episode of this podcast and every guest and every message has been inspirational and helped fuel my aspirational goals!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Alex T. Valencic
    United States2 years ago
  • Great Topics. Great Value.

    Every episode is filled with thoughts, stories, and actions to move closer to greater positive impact and flourishing.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Phil Januszewski
    United States2 years ago
  • WE ALL NEED THIS!

    What a powerful podcast! These conversations are so needed today. Thank you for your leadership!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Charle41091
    United States2 years ago

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Audience feels the host asks insightful, synthesis-heavy questions.
Many say episodes inspire practical growth and reflective leadership.
Listeners praise professional, actionable leadership content with strong guests.

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#199
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379. The Hidden Work of Real School Leadership: Featuring Principal Kafele
Q: Principal Kafele, do you think there's a lack of honest self-assessment for leaders?
Yes, because leaders often avoid confronting painful truths about their own practices; to stay effective long-term, they must look inward, acknowledge shortcomings, and adjust strategies.
NCMLE Bonus: Resilience, AI, and Community with Julie Hasson, Brad Waid, and David James
Q: How do you translate resilience into a community-wide strategy in schools?
She emphasizes that resilience starts with individuals and scales to a resilient school culture by providing simple tools that fit into the school day and support both educators and students.
NCMLE Bonus: Resilience, AI, and Community with Julie Hasson, Brad Waid, and David James
Q: Julie, what are you speaking on and what drew you to this topic at the conference?
Julie explains Recharge Your School Culture, focusing on practical, bite-sized resilience practices teachers can integrate into daily routines to reduce stress and maintain energy for personal life and family.
Aspire Mailbag: EQ Over Ego & Navigating School Politics
Q: How do you learn to navigate the politics of school leadership without going to the trials by fire?
Understand the political dynamics, connect with seasoned leaders, and build relationships while maintaining authenticity to navigate the leadership landscape.
Aspire Mailbag: EQ Over Ego & Navigating School Politics
Q: What practices can help leaders lead with emotional intelligence or EQ instead of their ego?
Leaders should cultivate self-awareness, empathy, and humility to navigate their roles and interactions without letting ego take control.

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1. Principal Kafele
2. Kim Gameroz
3. Charlie Peck
4. Gretchen Bridges
5. Vernon Wright
6. David Spellman
7. Frederick Buskey
8. Brandi Kelly

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