Lead Learn Laugh Grow
Lead Learn Laugh Grow
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Lead Learn Laugh Grow Podcast provides guidance, encouragement, and inspiration for leaders at all stages of their journey. Whether you're an emerging or seasoned leader, this show will equip you to be the kind of leader others want to follow. Tune in to discover practical insights, thought-provoking ideas, and a dose of laughter to keep you motivated on your leadership path.
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The podcast explores themes of leadership development, community engagement, workforce readiness, and personal growth. Episodes feature diverse topics such as the journey of public leaders like Jarrod Lussier transitioning from a plumber to an educational leader, conversations on legacy in leadership with Dr. Jeff Lashley, and discussions about innovative educational models with Dr. Jill Brown, highlighting the growth of organizations like Presser Arts Center.
Lead Learn Laugh Grow Podcast provides guidance, encouragement, and inspiration for leaders at all stages of their journey. Whether you’re an emerging or seasoned leader, this show will equip you to be the kind of leader others want to follow. Tune in to discover practical insights, thought-provoking ideas, and a dose of laughter to keep you motivated on your leadership path.
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In this episode of Lead Learn Laugh Grow, host Randy Gooch continues his conversation with Dr. Scott Spurgeon, Superintendent of West-MEC. Dr. Spurgeon shares his insights on building organizational capacity through modeling behavior, fostering relationships, and demonstrating effective leadership. He discusses his bold vision for West-MEC, aiming to double its size and become a national leader in career and technical education. Dr. Spurgeon also touches on the importance of pursuing excellence, adapting to change, and his faith's role in guiding his leadership journey. Key takeaways focus on leading with purpose, learning continuously, and growing both personally and professionally.
More about Scott. CTE educational leader with 19+ years of senior district-level administration and 9 years of building leadership across diverse educational settings. Currently serving as Superintendent/CEO of WEST-MEC, a public CTE district in Arizona serving 45,000+ students across 12 districts. Previous leadership roles include superintendencies in Riverview Gardens (urban, 5,750 students), Belleville TWP (metropolitan, 5,000 students), and interim leadership of Rockwood School District (suburban, 22,700 students, Missouri's third-largest). Additional experience as Associate Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction, and principal at all levels in districts ranging from 2,500 to 15,000 students. Demonstrated expertise spanning urban, suburban, and rural communities with proven results in student achievement and district improvement. Skilled independent educational consultant collaborating with districts to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
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