
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.
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 300 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | How ToEducationSelf-Improvement | |||

What if compliance was not the finish line for special education services, but the starting point for providing every student with the instruction and support they deserve?
In this episode, Joshua Stamper sits down with Korenne Wolken, Director of A... more
What changes when you stop waiting to feel motivated and start showing up with discipline, purpose, and presence?
In this episode, Joshua Stamper is joined by speaker, coach, entrepreneur, endurance athlete, and leadership strategist Ronnel Blackman... more
How can school leaders give teachers ownership over their professional growth while still creating alignment around campus priorities?
In this Aspire Mailbag episode, Joshua Stamper and Jeff Gargas tackle two timely questions from school leaders: Ho... more
What would shift in your leadership if you treated every interaction, observation, and moment of reflection as an opportunity to help someone grow?
In this episode, Joshua Stamper welcomes back district leader, author, speaker, and educator Lauren K... more
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Joshua creates thoughtful conversations that make leadership feel practical, relatable, and always evolving. I especially appreciate hearing the real stories behind each guest’s successes and challenges, not just the polished lessons. There are so many valuable insights that apply well beyond education to anyone looking to grow as a leader. A great listen!
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!
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!
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!
Every episode is filled with thoughts, stories, and actions to move closer to greater positive impact and flourishing.
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The show centers on educational leadership, with a steady stream of episodes featuring experienced principals, coaches, and curriculum leaders who share actionable strategies for leading schools, improving culture, and developing future leaders. Topics routinely span hiring practices, school culture, burnout prevention, student engagement, equity, and practical leadership frameworks, often illustrated with real-world anecdotes and step-by-step tips. A notable strength is the host's ability to pull out tangible takeaways from a diverse lineup of guests, including authors, coaches, and school-system leaders, making it a practical resource for current and aspiring leaders seeking immediate PD-style insights.
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