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.
Discussion Questions for School Leadership Teams
Help Students See Their Potential
- Which students in our school may feel confined by a label, reputation, or past experience? How are we helping them see other possibilities?
- How do we help students recognize the strengths they develop through work, extracurricular activities, family responsibilities, and interests outside school?
Make Belonging an Everyday Practice
- What evidence tells us that every student has a meaningful connection with an adult? Whose experience might that evidence overlook?
- How intentionally do our classrooms build relationships between students, especially those who might otherwise feel excluded?
- Where could a small change in a daily routine create a stronger sense of belonging?
Let Student Voice Change Our Thinking
- When did student feedback last challenge an assumption we held? What changed as a result?
- What might we learn through conversations with students that our surveys aren’t revealing?
- How do students know their input has influenced a decision?
Connect Our Vision to Daily Learning
- Where can students see and practice the skills in our graduate profile during an ordinary school day?
- How are students learning to recognize, describe, and assess their own growth in those skills?
Create Conditions for Adult Growth
- What happens in our school when a teacher tries something purposeful and it doesn’t work? Does our response encourage another attempt?
- What opportunities do teachers have to observe colleagues, find thought partners, and learn beyond their own classrooms?
Lead With Dignity and Purpose
- During difficult decisions, how do we ensure that a conflict or mistake does not become a person’s defining identity?
- What important leadership work keeps getting displaced by immediate demands? What would help us protect time for it?
Choose a Next Step
- What is one practice we will change after this conversation, who will take responsibility, and what evidence will we revisit in six weeks to understand its effect?
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