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.
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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.
What can we learn from the people leading some of Michigan’s most impactful educational organizations?
In this special leadership mashup episode of Standing Tall | Voices in Leadership, we’ve compiled some of the most memorable insights from 12 outstanding education leaders from across Michigan. From building trust and navigating change to developing teams and staying mission-focused, these leaders share the lessons that have shaped their careers and strengthened their organizations.
Whether you’re a superintendent, principal, teacher, aspiring leader, or someone passionate about making a difference, you’ll find practical wisdom, thoughtful reflection, and powerful reminders about what great leadership looks like in action.
Twelve leaders. Countless lessons. One shared commitment to serving students, staff, and communities.

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