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The Authority Podcast — Expert Insights and Fresh Ideas for Education Leaders
Are you looking for proven ideas to increase your influence, hire and develop an excellent staff, build a stronger culture, lead meaningful change, and form a strong foundation for learning and leadership success? This is the podcast for you. Whether you're a leader who seeks to refine your command of core educational strategies, learn new management techniques from those who have used them at some of the world's largest corporations, gain fresh perspectives on personal development or student…
Episodes
- The Authority Podcast — Expert Insights and Fresh Ideas for Education Leaders
Rebound with Matt Doherty — From Pain to Passion
In this episode, simulcast on The Authority and Sideline Sessions, I speak with Matt Doherty, a nationally recognized motivational speaker, executive coach…
The Authority Podcast — Expert Insights and Fresh Ideas for Education LeadersBest of The Authority: The Principal 2.0 with Michael Fullan
In this episode, one of our Best of 2024, internationally known authority on educational leadership Michael Fullan joins the show. Michael’s work has…
- The Authority Podcast — Expert Insights and Fresh Ideas for Education Leaders
The Emerging Teacher Leader with Kathy Perez and Margaret Coughlan
My guests today are Dr. Kathy Perez and Dr. Margaret Coughlan. Kathy is a professor emerita at Saint Mary’s College of California. She has extensive teaching…
The Authority Podcast — Expert Insights and Fresh Ideas for Education LeadersBest of The Authority: Justice Seekers with Lacey Robinson
I still can't believe it's the year 2025. Can you? But since it is, we can enjoy revisiting some of our top episodes from 2024. Today, I'm sharing my…
- The Authority Podcast — Expert Insights and Fresh Ideas for Education Leaders
Finding the Words with Hayley Watson — Empowering Struggling Students Through Guided Conversations
Today I’m pleased to speak with Dr. Hayley Watson, a Clinical Psychologist who holds a PhD in school bullying interventions, along with four further degrees in…
- The Authority Podcast — Expert Insights and Fresh Ideas for Education Leaders
The Learn-It-All Leader with Damon Lembi
Damon Lembi is a two-time bestselling author, the host of The Learn-It-All Podcast, and CEO of Learnit – a live learning platform that has upskilled over 2…
- The Authority Podcast — Expert Insights and Fresh Ideas for Education Leaders
PBL Simplified with Ryan Steuer
Ryan Steuer is an author, podcaster, and thought leader who specializes in project-based learning. He’s a curious visionary who is a former engineer at a…
The Authority Podcast — Expert Insights and Fresh Ideas for Education LeadersBest of The Authority: AI Goes to School with Micah Miner
Thank you all for your support and listenership of The Authority this year. I'm pleased this week to share one of our top episodes of 2024, with guest Micah…
- The Authority Podcast — Expert Insights and Fresh Ideas for Education Leaders
KidLead: Growing Great Leaders with Alan Nelson
Dr. Alan Nelson is a leadership development specialist, trainer, speaker, and Lecturer of Management at the Naval Postgraduate School. Alan founded KidLead…
- The Authority Podcast — Expert Insights and Fresh Ideas for Education Leaders
The Other Teachers with Ricky Robertson – A Guide to Psychological Safety
Ricky Robertson is an educator, author, and consultant who works with schools, school districts, education service districts, and state departments of…
The Authority Podcast — Expert Insights and Fresh Ideas for Education LeadersTheir Stories, Their Voices with Kourtney Hake and Paige Timmerman
Welcome back as we continue our special series on literacy, presented in partnership between the Be Podcast Network and Reading Is Fundamental. To hear more…
The Authority Podcast — Expert Insights and Fresh Ideas for Education LeadersBest of The Authority: Bet on Talent with Dee Ann Turner
This week I'm happy to bring you a Best Of episode, the conversation I had with Dee Ann Turner late last year. Dee Ann was a 33-year veteran of Chick-fil-A…
- The Authority Podcast — Expert Insights and Fresh Ideas for Education Leaders
Let's Put the P in PLC with Chad Dumas
Dr. Chad Dumas is a Solution Tree PLC at Work®, Assessment, and Priority Schools associate and international consultant, presenter, and award-winning…
- The Authority Podcast — Expert Insights and Fresh Ideas for Education Leaders
Happy Teacher Revolution with Danna Thomas
As we get to mid-November, this week’s episode addresses a timely topic: getting real about the social and emotional demands felt by educators. My guest is…
The Authority Podcast — Expert Insights and Fresh Ideas for Education LeadersSolving the Literacy Puzzle with Norene Bunt — Practical Strategies for Integrating the Science of Reading Into Classroom Instruction
Welcome back as we continue our special series on literacy, presented in partnership between the Be Podcast Network and Reading Is Fundamental. To hear more…
- The Authority Podcast — Expert Insights and Fresh Ideas for Education Leaders
Where Is The Teacher? with Kyle Wagner
Kyle Wagner is the founder and Learning Experience Designer for Transform Educational Consulting Limited, an organization that empowers forward thinking…
- The Authority Podcast — Expert Insights and Fresh Ideas for Education Leaders
The Deliberate and Courageous Principal with Rhonda Roos
Rhonda J. Roos, PhD is an educational consultant coaching principals, district leaders, and administrative teams in the complex and ever-challenging work of…
- The Authority Podcast — Expert Insights and Fresh Ideas for Education Leaders
Heroes Within with Aaron Hansen
Aaron Hansen is a professional learning communities (PLC), response to intervention (RTI) and student empowerment expert and a highly sought-after…
- The Authority Podcast — Expert Insights and Fresh Ideas for Education Leaders
Uncommon Greatness with Mark Miller
It’s a pleasure to welcome returning guest Mark Miller back to The Authority. Mark is a Wall Street Journal and international best-selling author…
The Authority Podcast — Expert Insights and Fresh Ideas for Education LeadersThe Power of Effective Reading Instruction with Karen Gazith
Welcome to our National Literacy Month series of podcasts, presented in partnership between the Be Podcast Network and Reading Is Fundamental. The month of…
The Authority Podcast — Expert Insights and Fresh Ideas for Education LeadersCultivating Competence in English Learners with Margarita Calderón and Lisa Tartaglia
Welcome to our National Literacy Month series of podcasts, presented in partnership between the Be Podcast Network and Reading Is Fundamental. Today’s guests…
- The Authority Podcast — Expert Insights and Fresh Ideas for Education Leaders
Educate AI with Joel Backon
Joel Backon is the editor-in-chief of Educate AI Magazine, a new platform dedicated to supporting those who seek to enhance learning through artificial…
The Authority Podcast — Expert Insights and Fresh Ideas for Education LeadersRead Alouds for All Learners & Ending Book Deserts with Molly Ness
Welcome to our National Literacy Month series of podcasts, presented in partnership between the Be Podcast Network and Reading Is Fundamental. Molly Ness, a…
The Authority Podcast — Expert Insights and Fresh Ideas for Education LeadersRethinking Writing Instruction in the Age of AI with Randy Laist — National Literacy Month Bonus
Today we're revisiting a conversation with Randy Laist, originally published in July. We discuss his book Rethinking Writing Instruction in the Age of AI. This…
- The Authority Podcast — Expert Insights and Fresh Ideas for Education Leaders
Defining AI’s Brand and Incentivizing AI Innovation with Erik Huberman
Today, it’s my pleasure to be joined by returning guest Erik Huberman, CEO & Founder of Hawke Media, the fastest-growing marketing agency in the US. A serial…
The Authority Podcast — Expert Insights and Fresh Ideas for Education LeadersInspiring Lifelong Readers with Jennifer McCarty Plucker
Welcome to our National Literacy Month series of podcasts, presented in partnership between the Be Podcast Network and Reading Is Fundamental. In this episode…
The Authority Podcast — Expert Insights and Fresh Ideas for Education LeadersThe Writer's Mindset with Chris Hall — National Literacy Month Bonus
Today we're revisiting a conversation with Chris Hall, originally published in December 2022. We discuss his book The Writer’s Mindset: Six Stances That…
The Authority Podcast — Expert Insights and Fresh Ideas for Education LeadersIgniting the Joy of Reading with Erin Bailey
Welcome to our National Literacy Month series of podcasts, presented in partnership between the Be Podcast Network and Reading Is Fundamental. Today, I have…
The Authority Podcast — Expert Insights and Fresh Ideas for Education LeadersNational Literacy Month Bonus: The 21st Century School Library with Ryan Tahmaseb
Today we're revisiting a conversation with Ryan Bani Tahmaseb, originally published in October 2022. We discuss his book The 21st Century School Library: A…
The Authority Podcast — Expert Insights and Fresh Ideas for Education LeadersLeading a Culture of Reading with Lorraine Radice
Welcome to our National Literacy Month series of podcasts, presented in partnership between the Be Podcast Network and Reading Is Fundamental. In this episode…
The Authority Podcast — Expert Insights and Fresh Ideas for Education LeadersOptimism About Literacy: Alicia Levi of Reading Is Fundamental Helps Us Kick Off National Literacy Month
Welcome to our National Literacy Month series of podcasts, presented in partnership between the Be Podcast Network and Reading Is Fundamental. I’m proud to…
The Authority Podcast — Expert Insights and Fresh Ideas for Education LeadersDiscussing UDL & DI with Katie Novak and Carol Ann Tomlinson — The $2 Billion Podcast
In this episode, I’m thrilled to have two popular guests returning for a deep conversation covering the work they each do individually, along with the…
- The Authority Podcast — Expert Insights and Fresh Ideas for Education Leaders
EdTech Essentials with Monica Burns - Strategies for the Age of AI
Dr. Monica Burns is an edtech and curriculum consultant, former New York City public school teacher, and founder of ClassTechTips. She works with schools and…
- The Authority Podcast — Expert Insights and Fresh Ideas for Education Leaders
Support and Retain Educators of Color with Andrea Terrero Gabbadon
Dr. Andrea Terrero Gabbadon is an author, scholar, and the founder/lead principal consultant of ILM Consulting Group. Her work touches on culturally responsive…
- The Authority Podcast — Expert Insights and Fresh Ideas for Education Leaders
Sigh, See, Start with Alison Escalante
Jethro Jones hosts today's episode as he speaks with Dr. Alison Escalante about her book Sigh, See, Start: How to Be the Parent Your Child Needs in a World…
- The Authority Podcast — Expert Insights and Fresh Ideas for Education Leaders
Credibility Nation with Mitchell Levy — Insights from 500 Thought Leaders
Today’s guest is global credibility expert Mitchell Levy, who joins to discuss his book Credibility Nation. We discuss: Definition of credibility: accurate…
- The Authority Podcast — Expert Insights and Fresh Ideas for Education Leaders
AI Goes to School with Micah Miner
Micah Miner is the District Instructional Technology & Social Studies Coordinator at Maywood-Melrose Park-Broadview School District 89 in Illinois. He was an…
The Authority Podcast — Expert Insights and Fresh Ideas for Education LeadersBuilding a Culture of Collaboration: Peter DeWitt and Michael Nelson on Leading with Intentionality and Human Interconnectedness
Today I'm pleased to share an episode of Building a Culture of Collaboration, another podcast on the Be Podcast Network. Each episode of the show features…
- The Authority Podcast — Expert Insights and Fresh Ideas for Education Leaders
The Principal’s Guide to Conflict Management with Jen Schwanke
Jen Schwanke, Ed.D., is a longtime educator who currently serves as a Deputy Superintendent in Ohio, as well as an instructor in educational administration at…
The Authority Podcast — Expert Insights and Fresh Ideas for Education LeadersMake It Mindful: AI Is Overhyped But Also Fun and Weird with Justin Reich
Today I'm excited to share an episode of Make It Mindful, one of the newest shows in the Be Podcast Network. This wonderful show peels back the layers on…
- The Authority Podcast — Expert Insights and Fresh Ideas for Education Leaders
Supporting Student Executive Functions with Lisa Carey and Alexis Reid
Today, we’re joined by Lisa Carey and Alexis Reid for a discussion centered around their book, Supporting Executive Functions: Insights & Strategies for…
- The Authority Podcast — Expert Insights and Fresh Ideas for Education Leaders
There Are No Deficits Here with Lauren Wells
Enjoying The Authority? Please leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. It really helps new listeners to find the show! My…
- The Authority Podcast — Expert Insights and Fresh Ideas for Education Leaders
Unleashing Teacher Leadership with Joshua Barnett
Dr. Joshua Barnett is CEO of the National Institute for Excellence in Teaching (NIET), a national nonprofit based in Phoenix, AZ which has trained over 35,000…
The Authority Podcast — Expert Insights and Fresh Ideas for Education LeadersBest of The Authority: Blind Spots with Kimberly Berens
In this "Best Of" episode, we revisit our conversation with scientist-educator Dr. Kimberly Nix Berens. Kimberly is Founder of Fit Learning and author of Blind…
- The Authority Podcast — Expert Insights and Fresh Ideas for Education Leaders
Rethinking Writing Instruction in the Age of AI with Randy Laist
Randy Laist is Chair of the English Department at the University of Bridgeport in Bridgeport, Connecticut. He has taught in middle schools, high schools, and…
- The Authority Podcast — Expert Insights and Fresh Ideas for Education Leaders
Hacking School Discipline Together with Jeffrey Benson
Jeffrey Benson has more than 40 years of experience as a teacher, mentor, and school administrator, with a focus on supporting schools that can work for all…
The Authority Podcast — Expert Insights and Fresh Ideas for Education LeadersSpeaking and Communicating Podcast: Become a Powerful Public Speaker with Barbara H. Smith
Today I'm pleased to share an episode from the Speaking and Communicating Podcast, part of the BE Podcast Network. Three times each week, host Roberta Ndela…
- The Authority Podcast — Expert Insights and Fresh Ideas for Education Leaders
Coaching for Multilingual Student Success with Karen Johannesen Brock
Dr. Karen Johannesen Brock has been an educator and educational consultant for more than three decades. She has assisted more than one hundred schools and…
- The Authority Podcast — Expert Insights and Fresh Ideas for Education Leaders
Calm in the Chaos with Danny Bauer and Glenn Robbins — Ancient Stoic Wisdom for Successful School Leadership
Today we present a great conversation with returning guest Danny Bauer of Better Leaders Better Schools and Glenn Robbins, superintendent of Brigantine Public…
- The Authority Podcast — Expert Insights and Fresh Ideas for Education Leaders
A Complete Guide to Effective Mentoring with Andy Lopata
There’s clear research demonstrating that professionals who are mentored out-earn and outperform those who are not. They also have greater satisfaction and…
- The Authority Podcast — Expert Insights and Fresh Ideas for Education Leaders
On The Same Team with Ari Gerzon-Kessler — How to Bring Educators & Underrepresented Families Together
For this episode, it was a pleasure to speak with Ari Gerzon-Kessler about the critical topic of authentic family engagement. Ari leads the Family Partnerships…
- The Authority Podcast — Expert Insights and Fresh Ideas for Education Leaders
Customer Transformation with Chris Hood — Google & Disney Veteran Shares Strategies to Ensure Stakeholder Success
My guest, Chris Hood, is a keynote speaker who specializes in merging customer success with digital strategy. His background includes leading digital strategy…
- The Authority Podcast — Expert Insights and Fresh Ideas for Education Leaders
The Way Forward with Anthony Muhammad — A Leader’s Urgency to Create the Bright Future of Education
Dr. Anthony Muhammad is an author and international thought leader who currently serves as the CEO of New Frontier 21 Consulting, a company dedicated to…
- The Authority Podcast — Expert Insights and Fresh Ideas for Education Leaders
I See You! with Erin Diehl — A Leader’s Guide to Energizing Your Team Through Radical Empathy
Erin Diehl is a Business Improv Edutainer, Failfluencer, and Keynote Speaker. She created improve it!: a unique professional development company that uses…
- The Authority Podcast — Expert Insights and Fresh Ideas for Education Leaders
Embracing MESSY Leadership with Alyssa Gallagher — Insights from 20,000 School Leaders
Today we're sharing an episode originally published on Transformative Principal. Over the course of 600 episodes, Jethro Jones has inspired principals and…
The Authority Podcast — Expert Insights and Fresh Ideas for Education LeadersSideline Sessions: Nail the Recruiting Process with Jared Zeidman
Today I'm excited to bring you a conversation from Sideline Sessions, another series I host on the BE Podcast Network. On Sideline Sessions, I speak with…
- The Authority Podcast — Expert Insights and Fresh Ideas for Education Leaders
Understanding Teen Stress & Anxiety with Emer O’Donnell — A Parent's Guide to Building Love And Connection
Emer O’Donnell has over 20 years of experience in psychology, working in global organizations and as a qualified behavioral change coach. She joins the show to…
- The Authority Podcast — Expert Insights and Fresh Ideas for Education Leaders
The Me1st Method with Michael Palanski — Hands-On Leadership Development for New Roles and Big Challenges
Today, I’m discussing a research-based method for hands-on leadership development with Dr. Michael Palanski, a social scientist and Professor of Management in…
The Authority Podcast — Expert Insights and Fresh Ideas for Education LeadersBest of The Authority: Hacking Teacher Burnout with Amber Harper
For Teacher Appreciation Week, we bring you an extra “Best Of” episode focused on supporting teachers. Amber Harper, a kindergarten teacher, podcaster, and…
- The Authority Podcast — Expert Insights and Fresh Ideas for Education Leaders
The Path of the Mindful Teacher with Danielle Nuhfer
Danielle Nuhfer is a former public school teacher turned coach who has spent the last 20+ years navigating the ebbs and flows of the current school system…