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The Authority Podcast — Expert Insights and Fresh Ideas for Education Leaders

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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 to 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

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46:15

The PLC Dashboard with Brig Leane

The Authority Podcast — Expert Insights and Fresh... ·

2026/03/06

Brig Leane, former principal of Fruita Middle School in Colorado, has over 25 years of experience in education. He has been an assistant principal and has taught at the middle and high school levels in inner-city, suburban, and rural schools in California and Colorado. In 2017 and again in 2018, Fruita Middle School made the Seattle-based GettingSmart.com’s list of 85 schools in the nation that other educators should visit.His latest book is The PLC Dashboard: Implementing, Leading, and

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51:11

A Real-World Guide to Restorative Justice in Schools...

The Authority Podcast — Expert Insights and Fresh... ·

2026/02/26

In this episode of The Authority on the BE Podcast Network, I talk with National Center for Restorative Justice founder Nicholas Bradford about what restorative justice in schools really looks like beyond the buzzwords. We explore why suspensions fail to change student behavior, how restorative practices promote true accountability and community repair, and what it takes to implement these systems well.Nicholas outlines five core pillars of school‑based restorative justice, unpacks common

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47:57

Leading Educator Wellness with Bill Barnes and Erin...

The Authority Podcast — Expert Insights and Fresh... ·

2026/02/19

Bill Barnes is the superintendent for the Howard County Public School System in Maryland. Bill was a recipient of the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching and has served on the board of directors for the National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics.Erin Lehmann, EdD, currently serves as an associate professor for the University of South Dakota. She is an author, leader, and facilitator, advocating for leading instructional improvement.Today, they join the

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40:30

The Craft of Clarity with Casey Watts

The Authority Podcast — Expert Insights and Fresh... ·

2026/02/04

My guest today is author, speaker, and podcaster Casey Watts. Casey’s book is The Craft of Clarity: Six Steps to Bridge Gaps, Foster Commitment, and Create Sustainable Alignment.We talk about:“Not Another Unrealistic Book of Complicated Ideas”Misaligned perspectives between teachers and leaders - living in different worlds“Clarity precedes capacity.” What does that mean for leaders?Strategy is simple. Clarity is complex. Many teams think they’re collaborating, but really they’re just

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46:15

Impact Standards with Jeff Bradbury

The Authority Podcast — Expert Insights and Fresh... ·

2026/01/28

Today’s guest is my friend and fellow podcaster, Jeff Bradbury. Jeff is an educator, ISTE award-winning digital learning strategist, educational broadcaster, public speaker, entrepreneur, and triplet dad. His powerful message has inspired thousands of educators through the TeacherCast Educational Network.Jeff’s new book is Impact Standards: Designing District Systems That Power K–12 Learning.We talk about:Digital learning: the “have to” vs. the “want to”Is all learning digital? The Digital

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51:47

Teaching Media Literacy with Social Media News (with...

The Authority Podcast — Expert Insights and Fresh... ·

2026/01/20

Roy S. Whitehurst is a former CIA analyst and instructor. He spent 30+ years evaluating written information, photos, videos, and other media collected by the CIA and taught media literacy skills to new CIA analysts. He’s the author of Teaching Media Literacy with Social Media News: Practical Techniques for Middle and High School Classrooms.We talk about:Some of the types of media to evaluate and what makes them challengingVelocity of informationDisinformation, misinformation,

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55:39

The Schools Our Students Deserve with Mario Acosta

The Authority Podcast — Expert Insights and Fresh... ·

2025/12/07

Dr. Mario Acosta spent 20 years of his educational career as a teacher, instructional coach, assistant principal, academic director, and principal leading schools with diverse profiles. He was named the 2022 Principal of the Year in the state of Texas while he was the principal at Westwood High School, a U.S. News & World Report top-50 campus and member of the High Reliability Schools (HRS) Network.His latest book is The Schools Our Students Deserve: A Comprehensive Framework for

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49:33

Comfort Override with Ranan Lachman

The Authority Podcast — Expert Insights and Fresh... ·

2025/11/20

Ranan Lachman is a transformation expert with a BA in Computer Science and an MBA who has reinvented himself across radically different worlds — jet-fighter co-pilot, management consultant, Wall Street investment banker, and CEO of multiple technology companies.He lives what he teaches, having relocated to four countries across four continents and even circled the globe for a year with his family while managing a startup.Ranan is currently founder and CEO of Better Speech. We discuss his

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43:13

Creative Cross-Pollination with Brian Collins, former...

The Authority Podcast — Expert Insights and Fresh... ·

2025/11/13

As a Walt Disney Imagineer, Brian helped create the stories and magic for some of the world’s most beloved attractions. Over the past 35 years, he has produced work for a who’s who list of corporations, as well as small entrepreneurial ventures. Now, as a sought-after Innovation Consultant through his practice known as The Brainstorm Institute, he works with both large and small companies to help them gain a competitive advantage in the marketplace.Currently, he is a full-time instructor at

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43:26

Brain Glue with James I. Bond — How to Make Ideas Stick

The Authority Podcast — Expert Insights and Fresh... ·

2025/11/06

James I. Bond is one of America’s leading behavioral management specialists. He joins the show to talk about his book Brain Glue, which was named a 2023 Best Business Book finalist by Publishers Weekly.We discuss:How selling becomes much easier by making your ideas “sticky” The desire to connect with others and make your ideas connectThe science of persuasionUnderstanding the way people learn about ideasThe power of humorAbout the hostRoss Romano is a co-founder of the Be Podcast Network

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53:09

One for the Authors: Writing and Promoting Your Book...

The Authority Podcast — Expert Insights and Fresh... ·

2025/10/30

Mitch Weathers is an educator, author of the bestselling book, Executive Functions for Every Classroom, and the founder of Organized Binder. He returns to the show to share tips for authors, especially how to launch and promote your book. We talk about:Starting to plan for a book launchKnowing why you want to writeIt doesn’t matter how valuable your book is if nobody knows it existsThe book as a marketing vessel: how does it open doors?Use your network to your advantageWhat makes promoting

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49:38

Pop Culture Literacies with Mia Hood

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2025/10/23

Across two decades in education, Mia Hood has served in a variety of K-12 roles, including classroom teacher, instructional dean, and, most recently, regional director of literacy. Currently, she designs curriculum for schools and nonprofits and teaches literacy and secondary education at the City University of New York and professional writing at New York University. Mia joins the show to talk about her book, Pop Culture Literacies: Teaching Interpretation, Response, and Composition in a

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49:25

Science of Reading with Lacey Robinson of UnboundEd

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2025/10/16

Lacey Robinson is president and CEO of UnboundEd. A former teacher, principal, and professional development specialist who has focused on literacy, equity, and school leadership for more than 25 years, her life’s work aims to enable educators to disrupt systemic inequities in their school districts and classrooms.She frequently serves as a featured keynote speaker, and her personal literacy journey is shared on Emily Hanford’s “Sold a Story” podcast. Today we’re discussing the science of

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42:09

Relational Intelligence with Rachel Edoho-Eket

The Authority Podcast — Expert Insights and Fresh... ·

2025/10/02

Dr. Rachel Edoho-Eket has earned a reputation as a strong instructional leader, passionate educational advocate, and dedicated mentor. As the Principal of a National Blue Ribbon school in Maryland, she is a lifelong learner who strives for excellence not only for herself, but also for everyone she serves. Today, she joins the show to discuss Relational Intelligence: The Key Factor to Exceptional School Leadership.We discuss:Relational Intelligence (RQ): the ability to build trust,

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48:16

Trusted with Jen Schwanke

The Authority Podcast — Expert Insights and Fresh... ·

2025/09/18

This week we welcome back Jen Schwanke, who previously joined the show to discuss The Principal’s Guide to Conflict Management. Jen has been an educator for almost three decades, teaching or leading at all levels. She currently serves as a deputy superintendent in Ohio, is an instructor in educational administration at The Ohio State University, and is the co-host of the popular Principal Matters Podcast with our previous guest Will Parker (listen to his episode here).Jen’s newest book is

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60:24

Whose Permission Are You Waiting For? with Will Parker

The Authority Podcast — Expert Insights and Fresh... ·

2025/08/25

Today’s guest is likely quite familiar to our audience here. Will Parker is host of Principal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast, with more than 1.5 million downloads to date. An Oklahoma educator since 1993, Will won a teacher of the year award in 1998, was named Oklahoma Assistant Principal of the Year by the National Association of Secondary Principals in 2012, was principal of a Title I school, and served as executive director of the Oklahoma Association of Secondary School Principals

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39:25

De Facto Leaders: How to Create a Research-Based...

The Authority Podcast — Expert Insights and Fresh... ·

2025/08/15

Today I'm pleased to share an episode from my friend Dr. Karen Dudek-Brannan, a previous guest on The Authority and host of De Facto Leaders, a popular show on the Be Podcast Network.Ever feel like your school is trying all the “right” strategies—social skills groups, planners, behavior charts—but students still struggle with time management, motivation, and peer relationships?You’re not alone—and there’s a reason why, says Dr. Karen. This episode is a clip from her free training, “Create a

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47:54

The Force Multiplier with Tony Chatman

The Authority Podcast — Expert Insights and Fresh... ·

2025/08/11

For over 20 years, Tony Chatman has partnered with some of the most successful organizations in the world—including Chase Bank, the U.S. Secret Service, Phillips 66, Clear Channel, and St. Joseph’s Health. He specializes in bridging differences in perspectives, communication styles, and experiences by addressing the universal need we all share: to feel valued and seen.As a scientist and chemical engineer, as well as a husband, father, and former leader of a nonprofit dedicated to community

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49:42

Make Every Podcast Want You with Kimberly Spencer

The Authority Podcast — Expert Insights and Fresh... ·

2025/07/24

Kimberly Spencer is an award-winning high-performance, trauma-informed coach and trainer, Amazon best-selling author, TEDx speaker, and the founder of CrownYourself.com, helping visionary leaders transform their self-limiting stories, build their empire, stand out fearlessly, and make the income and the impact they deserve.Her book is Make Every Podcast Want You: How to be so Radically Interesting You'll Barely Keep from Interviewing Yourself.We talk about:Why should leaders want to be on

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46:30

The Language of Behavior with Charle Peck and Josh...

The Authority Podcast — Expert Insights and Fresh... ·

2025/07/10

My guests Charle Peck and Josh Stamper are co-authors of The Language of Behavior: A Framework to Elevate Student Success, winner of the 2025 Firebird Educational Book Award.We talk about:Like our last episode with Dr. Bill Penuel, co-author of Creating Compassionate Change in School Communities, this book also refers to a compassionate approach to school culture and student behavior. Discussing student behavior as a form of communicationTrauma-informed framework, 3 core tenets: Consider

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