Leadership Unscripted with Dr. Greg Steely
Leadership Unscripted with Dr. Greg Steely
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Leadership Unscripted is a new podcast from the Maxwell Leadership Foundation that features candid conversations with high-level leaders in education, government, and community life. The focus is on how values-based leadership is shaping our world—and how leaders like Superintendent Weaver are paving the way for the next generation.Our audience includes school superintendents, district leaders, state education officials, and nonprofit partners who are passionate about student transformation and leadership development.
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The podcast focuses on values-based leadership, education reform, and community building with episodes that include candid dialogues with educational leaders like Superintendent Weaver and discussions on civic responsibility as highlighted in the premiere episode with Michael Watson.

Leadership Unscripted is a new podcast from the Maxwell Leadership Foundation that features candid conversations with high-level leaders in education, government, and community life. The focus is on how values-based leadership is shaping our world—and how leaders like Superintendent Weaver are paving the way for the next generation.
Our audience includes school superintendents, district leaders, state education officials, and nonprofit partners who are passionate about student transformation and leadership development.
What does authentic leadership look like when you're leading both a statewide public office and one of Colorado's largest early childhood education organizations?
In this episode of Leadership Unscripted, Dr. Greg Steely sits down with Colorado State Senator Scott Bright to explore the leadership principles that have guided his journey from third-generation childcare business owner to public servant.
Their conversation dives into building trust with students, empowering teams through ownership, staying connected to the people you serve, and why the next generation deserves more confidence than criticism. Senator Bright also shares how stories—not policies alone—create influence, and why humility, accessibility, and purpose remain essential for leaders at every level.
Whether you lead a school, an organization, or an entire system, this episode offers practical leadership insights that will challenge and encourage you. Listen now and discover timeless leadership principles that create lasting impact.
Leadership Unscripted is brought to you by Growing Leaders a program of the Maxwell Leadership Foundation. Learn more about Growing Leaders at Growingleaders.com and Maxwell Leadership Foundation by Visiting Maxwellleadership.org

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