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Sharing the Good with Dr. Denise Ball
Welcome to Sharing the Good with Dr. Denise Ball, a podcast celebrating the people, ideas, and practices that inspire us to lead with purpose and cultivate communities where others can thrive.
Through authentic conversations with educators, school leaders, authors, researchers, and ministry leaders, Dr. Denise Ball explores topics including school culture, leadership, belonging, faith, innovation, teacher retention, professional learning, and the joy of the work.
Whether you are leading a…
Episodes
Sharing the Good with Dr. Denise BallBuilding Bridges of Hope with Dr. Steve Cheeseman
Building Bridges of Hope: A Conversation on the Future of Catholic Education In this special episode of the Sharing the Good with Dr. Denise Ball podcast…
Sharing the Good with Dr. Denise BallEpisode 9 | Finishing Strong, Preparing for What Comes Next
Episode 9 | Finishing Strong, Preparing for What Comes Next: Cultivating JOY and Purpose in Middle School The Middle School Culture Blueprint: Reflections from…
Sharing the Good with Dr. Denise BallEpisode 8 | Clarity and Consistency: Helping Middle School Students Know What Success Looks Like
Episode 8 | Clarity and Consistency: Helping Middle School Students Know What Success Looks Like The Middle School Culture Blueprint: Reflections from the…
Sharing the Good with Dr. Denise BallEpisode 7 | Culture by Design, Not by Default | Dr. Anita Harkins-Mehsling
With 36 years of experience in education, Dr. Harkins-Mehsling shares thoughtful reflections on intentional leadership, collective efficacy, courageous…
Sharing the Good with Dr. Denise BallEpisode 6 | Belonging by Design: Helping Middle School Students Feel Seen, Known, and Needed re: The Middle School Culture Blueprint: Reflections from the Field
Episode 6 | Belonging by Design: Helping Middle School Students Feel Seen, Known, and Needed The Middle School Culture Blueprint: Reflections from the Field…
Sharing the Good with Dr. Denise BallEpisode 5 | Joy, Formation, and Purpose: Sustaining Middle School Teachers for the Long Run
Thankful Thursday! There is SO much good happening in our Catholic schools, and what a privilege it is to share it! Episode 5 of The Middle School Culture…
Sharing the Good with Dr. Denise BallEpisode 4 | Middle School Culture Blueprint | Reflections | Middle School Team as the Engine
What happens when middle school teachers stop functioning as separate classrooms and begin thinking and working as one team? In Episode 4 of The Middle School…
Sharing the Good with Dr. Denise BallEpisode 3 | University Lens: Preparing and Supporting Middle School Educators
This is what an educational community looks like. What a gift to spend time in conversation with four university leaders who are deeply committed to the…
Sharing the Good with Dr. Denise BallThe Middle School Culture Blueprint-Reflections from the Field | Episode 2 | Why Professional Learning…Is it Important or Just One More Thing? with Lynsie Reavis
Episode 2 | Why Professional Learning…Is it Important or Just One More Thing? What makes professional learning worthy of a teacher’s time? In Episode 2 of The…
Sharing the Good with Dr. Denise BallWelcome Message!
Thank you for stopping in or listening to Sharing the Good with Dr. Denise Ball. I am honored to host amazing educators, school leaders, and those striving to…
Sharing the Good with Dr. Denise BallCultivating JOY -Part I with Dr. Denise Ball presented by Marymount University
Cultivating JOY Part I: Creating School Cultures Where Christ Is Magnified What does it look like to intentionally cultivate a school culture where educators…
Sharing the Good with Dr. Denise BallJOY IN THE WORK | Episode 4 | Father Pawel Sass | Pastor-Principal Partnership
When we talk about Catholic education, school leadership, and positive school culture, there is an essential partnership I believe we need to discuss more: the…
Sharing the Good with Dr. Denise BallJoy in the Work | Episode 3 | Joy, Belonging, and the Power of Community A Conversation with Dr. Joy Roberts
JOY IN THE WORK | Episode 3: Joy, Belonging, and the Power of Community What a joy it was to welcome Dr. Joy Roberts to Sharing the Good with Dr. Denise Ball…
Sharing the Good with Dr. Denise BallJoy in the Work | Episode 2: Make Room for Joy
Joy in the Work | Episode 2: Make Room for Joy What happens when we create environments where people have permission to learn, take risks, make mistakes, and…
Sharing the Good with Dr. Denise BallMiddle School Culture Blueprint: Reflections from the Field - Episode 1
Middle School Culture Blueprint: Reflections from the Field Creating a Positive Start to the 2026–2027 School Year I am grateful to host this conversation with…
Sharing the Good with Dr. Denise BallJoy in the Work | Episode 1: Lead with Joy
What if joy was not something we waited to find in our work, but something we intentionally chose to lead with? In the first episode of the Joy in the Work…
Sharing the Good with Dr. Denise BallWhat will be the legacy of my words?
Words rarely disappear when the conversation ends. They can linger in a heart, shape a relationship, awaken curiosity, restore confidence, offer forgiveness…
Sharing the Good with Dr. Denise BallWords Have Power, Episode 1
Words can encourage, affirm, and create a sense of belonging, or leave a lasting impact in ways we may not realize. In this first episode of the Words Have…
Sharing the Good with Dr. Denise BallWisdom from Oxford: What Are We Taking Home with Drs. Ball, Dowd, McMillan & Roberts
Sitting atop the Oxford Castle mound, I found myself reflecting on the extraordinary gift of being in Oxford among scholars from around the world. To be…
Sharing the Good with Dr. Denise BallJoy of the Work: Belonging, Retention, and School Culture | Episode 3
In the final episode of the three-part Summer Series, Belonging, School Culture, and the Joy of the Work, host Dr. Denise Ball welcomes back Dr. Anita…
Sharing the Good with Dr. Denise BallBuilding a Culture That Lasts: The Leadership Behind Thriving Schools | Dr. Anita Harkins-Mehsling
Reflection Question Before listening to today's conversation, I invite you to pause for just a moment. When someone walks into your school for the very first…
Sharing the Good with Dr. Denise BallWhere Belonging Begins: Building School Cultures Where Everyone Thrives | Dr. Anita Harkins-Mehsling
Where Belonging Begins: Building School Cultures Where Everyone Thrives Reflection Question: Think about a time when you truly felt you belonged. What did…
Sharing the Good with Dr. Denise BallThe Gift of Community: How Fellowship Helps Us Flourish | Karina Lepkowski
The Gift of Community: How Fellowship Helps Us Flourish What makes a school, parish, or organization feel like home? In this episode of Sharing the Good with…
Sharing the Good with Dr. Denise BallThe Power of Fellowship: Building Belonging Through Authentic Relationships | Dr. Nicci Dowd
What transforms a group of people into a true community? In this episode of Sharing the Good with Dr. Denise Ball, I welcome Dr. Nicci Dowd, Assistant…
Sharing the Good with Dr. Denise BallChannel Welcome
Welcome to Sharing the Good with Dr. Denise Ball! I am so grateful you are here.This channel is a place where educators, leaders, authors, ministry partners…