Leader Chat With Jeff Rose

In this episode, Jeff engages in a dynamic conversation with Hanseul Kang, the Executive Director of the Broad Center at the Yale School of Management. Hanseul shares her journey from being an undocumented immigrant to becoming a prominent educational leader. She discusses her impactful tenure as the District of Columbia State Superintendent of Education and her current role in supporting and developing leaders through the Broad Center's programs. Jeff and Hanseul explore the importance of continuous learning for leaders, the value of gaining perspectives from outside the educational realm, and how systemic strategies can elevate educational outcomes. Hanseul offers insights on managing complexity, building trust, and making impactful decisions. This episode highlights the power of leadership, the importance of community, and the endless possibilities of learning from one another.

On this episode of Leader Chat, Jeff speaks to Dr. Kerry Healey and Vice Admiral Dee Mewbourne about their upcoming leadership course at Princeton. Kerry's experience in the public sector complimented by Dee's experience in the defense sector, brilliantly come together to form a well-rounded approach to modern leadership and management training. Their conversation covers challenges they both experienced over course of their careers, issues they see challenging public leaders today, and how they likely translate well for educators. For leaders looking to invest more in themselves and their own development in order to lead and serve others better, this is a must listen!

On this week’s episode of Leader Chat, Jeff welcomes back the remarkably insightful Scott Mautz to talk about his new book, "The Mentally Strong Leader." Scott's ability to identify and address the challenges leaders face on a broad level is nothing short of masterful. Whether you lead in education, business, or another field, this episode is a must-listen!

Liz Wiseman is a big-time guest! She is a highly sought after leader in both the private and public sectors, and for good reason. Jeff was thrilled she agreed to this Leader Chat, and she delivered. The 'Multiplier Effect' should be embraced by all, and we are so happy to learn and communicate this message.

If you were to guess where in higher education there is great work happening in the educational leadership space, you likely may guess...Harvard. Of course, you would be right. Still, here Jeff and Jennifer Cheatham discuss the challenges and opportunities to embrace new ways and systems to do so. As you will hear, we have such a wonderful opportunity to serve students by supporting our leaders. If you follow educational leadership trends, listen up!

Ellen Galinsky's research and perspective is nothing short of groundbreaking. If you are a parent, teacher, and of course a leader in the educational space, you need to hear Ellen speak with us. She and Jeff go deep into conversation about this content that, if understood, can dramatically change how we love and support kids in their teen years.

Kim Strobel returns to our show with big energy and big ideas. In her new book, "Teach Happy: Small Steps to Big Joy," Jeff and Kim waste no time diving right in. Listen as Kim walks through the concept of happiness plans for school leaders that will help change how they work in their schools on a foundational level. While Kim’s advice is very practical, it is nothing short of inspirational. This episode is a must-listen!

Stacey Schultz has a very informed and interesting perspective for us to hear as educators and leaders. She is committed to collaborative and meaningful ways for schools to embrace equity and technology. As the president of Educate, she sheds her wisdom and experience with us.

This conversation with Gregg Behr is packed with insightful perspective that any educational leader will appreciate. Gregg is dynamic and insightful, and masterfully uncovers the genius of "Mr. Rogers" and relates it to our current educational opportunities.

Understanding the essence of SEL (Social Emotional Learning) is one thing, implementing it is another. Dr. Sheldon Bergman (Shelley to Jeff), has decades of experience leading this work. He and Jeff, longtime friends go into depth about strategies and the needed courage to tackle this work on behalf of students.