Standing Tall: Voices in Leadership
Standing Tall: Voices in Leadership
Podcast Description
In a world that’s rapidly changing, great leadership stands out—and stands tall. Hosted by Randy Lindquist, Standing Tall dives deep into the stories of education’s GIANT leaders. Inspired by Isaac Newton’s quote, “If I see further than others, it’s because I stand on the shoulders of giants,” this podcast uncovers the wisdom, grit, and heart that drive exceptional school leaders.
Each episode, Randy sits down with inspiring voices in education to dissect their leadership journeys, tease out practical lessons, and explore the challenges they’ve overcome. From bold innovations to everyday resilience, Standing Tall offers real-world insights that any school leader can lean on, learn from, and build upon.
When we learn from giants, we all stand a little taller.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast explores themes such as personalized learning, community engagement, educational equity, and leadership strategies. Specific episodes delve into topics like competency-based learning with Dr. Cory Steiner, exploring innovative practices that foster student success, and addressing challenges in educational transitions, like those discussed by Dr. David Richards.
In a world that’s rapidly changing, great leadership stands out—and stands tall. Hosted by Randy Lindquist, Standing Tall dives deep into the stories of education’s GIANT leaders. Inspired by Isaac Newton’s quote, “If I see further than others, it’s because I stand on the shoulders of giants,” this podcast uncovers the wisdom, grit, and heart that drive exceptional school leaders.
Each episode, Randy sits down with inspiring voices in education to dissect their leadership journeys, tease out practical lessons, and explore the challenges they’ve overcome. From bold innovations to everyday resilience, Standing Tall offers real-world insights that any school leader can lean on, learn from, and build upon.
When we learn from giants, we all stand a little taller.
Key Takeaways for Leaders
Framework Over Compliance: PBIS should be a tool to address strategic challenges like chronic absenteeism and test scores, not just a set of rules to follow.
The Interconnected Systems Framework (ISF): A strategy for schools and community partners to move beyond just sharing information to authentic, shared decision-making.
Moving Beyond “Person-Dependency”: Why systems must be team-based to survive leadership turnover and staff burnout.
Vulnerability as a Leadership Tool: Building trust with families and agencies requires being honest about school challenges rather than trying to fix everything “in-house” first.
Disaggregating for Equity: Using data by race, gender, and IEP status to uncover implicit biases and targeted needs.
Leveraging Community Data: How tracking external markers—like the geographic origin of student hotline calls—can lead to better-targeted school interventions.
The Culture of Wellness: Creating an environment where adults feel they belong is the first step to ensuring students feel the same.
Links & Resources Mentioned
Center on PBIS: National resources, research, and technical assistance.
Midwest PBIS Network: Training and support for MTSS and ISF implementation.
Interconnected Systems Framework (ISF) Overview: Resources for integrating mental health into school systems.
Connect with the Guests & Host
Kelly Perales on LinkedIn:Connect with Kelly
Randy Lindquist on LinkedIn:Connect with Randy
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