Best Joe Sanfelippo Podcasts (2024)

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Leadership Lessons with Thomas Murray 33:14

13d ago33:14

33:14

In this episode, Gary sits down with Thomas C. Murray. Tom serves as the Director of Innovation for Future Ready Schools® and is the author of Learning Transformed and Personal and Authentic, among others. Gary and Tom dive into creating a desired workplace and school culture and how the mindset and actions of the adults in the building are impacti…

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Incorporating Movement in Your Daily Life with Jenn David-Lang 27:12

7M ago27:12

27:12

In this episode, Gary and guest, Jenn David-Lang of TheMain Idea discuss the book Built to Move: The Ten Essential Habits to Help You Move Freely and Live Fully. Jenn discusses a few key ideas from this reading and how teachers, and all professionals, can adapt these concepts into their daily lives and get moving. Resources: The Main Idea Book reco…

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AI Tools and ChatGPT with Dr. Dana Schon and Dr. Tom Truesdell 34:35

11M ago34:35

34:35

In this episode, Gary and guests discuss the evolution of artificial intelligence and its significance for education. Dr. Dana Schon, Professional Learning Director for School Administrators of Iowa explains AI capacities, concerns, and limitations with helpful tool implementations for educators and leaders. Dr. Tom Truesdell, Director of Student R…

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Championship Mindset with Matt McCarty 24:36

1y ago24:36

24:36

On this episode, Gary sits down with the 2022 AFCA NAIA National Coach of the Year and the Head Coach of the 2022 NAIA National Champion Raider football team, Matt McCarty. Matt reflects on his team’s successful season and the road to the championship. He’s cultivated a culture of excellence built on trust, mental conditioning, and discipline to do…

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The Future Leader with Jacob Morgan 26:09

1+ y ago26:09

26:09

In this episode, Leslie welcomes guest Jacob Morgan. Jacob is a best-selling author and one of the world’s leading authorities on leadership, the future of work, and employee experience. He is a highly sought-after keynote speaker and advisor who has worked with organizations such as Microsoft, Disney, Pepsi, Mastercard, and IBM. As a trained futur…

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How to Create Transformative Gatherings with Jenn David-Lang 29:47

1+ y ago29:47

29:47

“A gathering is a moment of time that has the potential to alter many other moments of time.” - Priya Parker, The Art of Gathering Jenn David-Lang returns to the podcast, and we’re discussing how to maximize the power and significance of meetings. When most of us plan staff agendas or lessons, we tend to focus more on the logistics (PPTs, refreshme…

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Impact Players with Liz Wiseman 38:57

1+ y ago38:57

38:57

In this episode, Gary talks with Liz Wiseman, author, researcher, and executive advisor who teaches leadership around the world. We discuss her New York Times best sellers Multipliers: How the Best Leaders Make Everyone Smarter and The Multiplier Effect: Tapping the Genius Inside our Schools, and Wall Street Journal Bestseller, Rookie Smarts: Why L…

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Positive Disruption: Optimize Technology in the Classroom 22:46

1+ y ago22:46

22:46

Dr. Kevin Berkopes is CEO of education nonprofit Crossroads Education and the founder and CEO of XR Technologies, an Indiana-based company that utilizes technology to help schools improve their mathematics education. Kevin sits down with KI's Jonathan Matta to discuss how technology can break barriers in traditional education systems. Discover how …

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Lead by Example with Dr. Omega Wilson 26:00

1+ y ago26:00

26:00

As a former educator and principal, Dr. Wilson has taken her years of experience and connections to gather accomplished leaders and practitioners into a community of coaching and support. Dr. Wilson is a certified coach, trainer and speaker on the John Maxwell Team. She is also the CEO and founder of Innovative Strategies Consulting located in Virg…

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Lead From Where You Are with Joe Sanfelippo 13:19

1+ y ago13:19

13:19

In this episode, we welcome back Dr. Joe Sanfelippo, our Leadership in Education Conference keynote speaker. We discuss the upcoming conference and his energizing keynote and breakout session for educators. We also chat about why teachers feel overwhelmed and how we can create value for those around us by leading with intention, connection and dire…

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Every Child Every Day with Dr. Lisa Remy 28:03

1+ y ago28:03

28:03

Our guest, Dr. Lisa Remy, joins us as the most recently named Executive Director for School Administrators of Iowa. Prior to starting this new leadership role, she served as the Superintendent of the West Des Moines School District where she guided the school’s culture around the slogan: Every Child Every Day. We discuss leadership lessons that inc…

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Hope is a Strategy with Noreen Bush 40:09

2y ago40:09

40:09

This episode welcomes the superintendent of the Cedar Rapids Community School District, the inspiring Noreen Bush. Noreen was named the 2021-2022 Iowa Superintendent of the Year and received the 2021 American Association of School Administrators Women in School Leadership Superintendent Award. Norene has dedicated nearly 30 years to public educatio…

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Leadership as Influence with Roark Horn 30:45

2y ago30:45

30:45

In this episode, we welcome back Dr. Roark Horn to help celebrate his recent retirement from School Administrators of Iowa (SAI). He reflects on his robust experience in education, from educator to administrator, and eventually executive director of SAI. We talk about changes in education over the years, advocating for the profession, and leveragin…

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Building Mental Health Support with Jessica Christensen 19:31

2y ago19:31

19:31

Guest, Jessica Christensen shares about her vital work as Director of Community Development and Training for Please Pass the Love and a regional trainer for MidAmerica Mental Health Technology Transfer Center Network (MHTTC). She helps districts build better systems to support mental health needs and offers educators tangible skill training to supp…

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Where do motivation, learning and growth STEM from? with Yamilée Toussaint Beach 22:31

2y ago22:31

22:31

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Hope, Mattering and Moving Forward with Angela Maiers 19:04

2y ago19:04

19:04

We’re thrilled to welcome back leader, speaker and consultant Angela Maiers to the podcast. In this episode, she shares a sneak peek of her keynote for the NWC Trauma-Informed Conference this Spring. The education guru breaks down the three parts of her current mission: hope, mattering and moving forward. Whether or not you’re able to join us for t…

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Building Atomic Habits with Jenn David-Lang 24:04

2+ y ago24:04

24:04

Do you have habits that you have wanted to start, or drop? Maybe you’ve had success initially, only to return to your old routines. From the Main Idea, Jenn David-Lang is back on the podcast to discuss the key takeaways of the New York Times bestseller Atomic Habits by James Clear. With Clear’s four simple laws of human behavior and concrete strate…

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Connecting with Your Students, School Community and Yourself with Joe Sanfelippo 21:09

2+ y ago21:09

21:09

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Normalizing Mental Health Conversations with Dr. Gregg Elliott 30:24

2+ y ago30:24

30:24

In this episode, Northwestern’s newest graduate program director, Dr. Gregg Elliott joins the podcast. He shares his excitement for building the M.A. in School Counseling and M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling programs along with his passion to help fill the need for more licensed counselors. A growing number of youth and adults live with de…

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Education Tech & Change with Rachel Langenhorst 26:04

2+ y ago26:04

26:04

Rachel Langenhorst is a lifelong learner dedicated to being a positive change agent. As a technology integrationist and instructional coach, she finds fulfillment in educating and empowering others through collaboration, creation, and connection. She speaks and instructs throughout the Midwest, focusing her efforts on technology integration strateg…

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Creating Moments 0:38

2+ y ago0:38

0:38

The most impactful moments can go unseen when we’re not intentional about being present.

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What Now? Exploring Scenarios for Moving Forward with K-12 Learning Spaces 35:13

2+ y ago35:13

35:13

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Mastermind with Daniel Bauer 31:14

2+ y ago31:14

31:14

Mastermind with Daniel Bauer Daniel Bauer is an unorthodox Ruckus Maker who has mentored thousands of school leaders through his Better Leaders Better Schools blog, books, podcasts, and powerful coaching experiences. In this episode, we discuss his latest book Mastermind: Unlocking Talent Within Every School Leader. He shares valuable resources for…

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Reclaiming Human Connection with Joe Beckman 25:50

2+ y ago25:50

25:50

As an international speaker and author, Joe Beckman’s mission is to reclaim human connection in school communities throughout the world. He has shared his message of hope to over 1000 schools. In this episode, we talk about self-worth, resiliency and his own gratitude practice. Joe brings his infectious energy, humor and passion to Northwestern Col…

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We Belong with Dr. Laurie Barron and Dr. Patti Kinney 41:42

2+ y ago41:42

41:42

In this episode, we talk with educators Dr. Laurie Barron and Dr. Patti Kinney. Dr. Barron is currently the superintendent at Evergreen Public Schools in Kalispell, Montana and was recently named Montana’s superintendent of the year in 2021. Dr. Kinney has been a teacher and administrator at the middle levels of education in the state of Oregon whe…

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We Got This. Equity and Access with Cornelius Minor 42:12

3y ago42:12

42:12

Brooklyn-based educator, Cornelius Minor inspires students to believe anything is possible. He also works with teachers, school leaders, and community-based organizations to support equitable literacy reform. We discuss his latest book, We Got This, which explores how the work of creating more equitable school spaces is embedded in our everyday cho…

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion with Dr. Stokes and Dr. Franklin 36:05

3y ago36:05

36:05

In this episode, we talk with Dr. Rahn Franklin and Dr. Val Stokes about inclusive excellence and their passion for cultivating inclusion on an educational campus. They share the foundational goals: build belonging and dignify differences. We also discuss how can prioritize diversity and embed equity, access and inclusion into systems. Book Recomme…

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Well, Now What? 43:13

3y ago43:13

43:13

Jonathan Matta, National Education Leader with KI Furniture, takes us through a bird's-eye view of lessons learned from the pandemic. We address topics like learning vs. education, why the term "learning loss" is a bit of a misnomer, re-imagining learning culture, the importance of flexible learning spaces, and how to give students agency in their …

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The Main Idea with Jenn David-Lang 32:04

3y ago32:04

32:04

This episode welcomes Jenn David-Lang to the podcast. With over 25 years of experience in education and as the founder of The Main Idea, she’s passionate about supporting school leaders with really relevant professional learning. This episode is packed with bite-sized takeaways on current education ideas and practices! We discuss the C’s of change,…

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Commitment to the Process with Matt McCarty 26:21

3y ago26:21

26:21

Red Raider head football coach, Matt McCarty joins this episode. We reflect on an unconventional season, which ended in Northwestern’s incredible NAIA national runner-up achievement. Coach McCarty shares his journey to coaching and leadership philosophy. His emphasis on building a special culture that focuses on the process and how pursuing excelle…

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Making Grades Matter with Dr. Matt Townsley 42:16

3y ago42:16

42:16

Education and assessment/grading enthusiast, Dr. Matt Townsley joins this episode! As a former district administrator and secondary teacher, he has firsthand experience implementing and leading lasting grading reform. He shares the strengths of standards based grading to create meaningful student grades. Along with strategies for district leaders a…

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Collective Leader Efficacy with Peter DeWitt 42:06

3y ago42:06

42:06

When teams believe they have the ability to make a difference, exciting things can happen in school. How can leaders help build this collective efficacy? Global speaker, leadership coach, author, Education Week column writer, and former teacher and principal, Peter DeWitt joins the podcast. From his vast work in schools, he offers research-based wi…

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The Young Leaders Series on Kingdom Entrepreneurship 15:02

3y ago15:02

15:02

Levi Wiersma and Joshua Rathbun conclude the Young Leaders Series. We discuss the concept of kingdom entrepreneurship from the 100X Podcast and how to sell yourself from the 10 Minute Entrepreneur. As aspiring business leaders, Levi is curious about how technology will continue to evolve as a contribution or divergence for human connection, and Jos…

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The Young Leaders Series on Purpose and Distraction 26:55

3y ago26:55

26:55

Senior business majors, Sutton Derr and Michael Love join this week’s podcast. They review episodes from Business with Purpose, the Andy Stanley Podcast and the Side Hustle Show. They discuss finding a fulfilling life’s work and recognizing the distractions that leaders face. We also talk about the process of becoming a strong leader, which include…

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The Young Leaders Series on Developing New Leadership Muscles 12:32

3y ago12:32

12:32

Entrepreneurship students, Makenzie Fink and Jonathan Gabrielse breakdown leadership lessons from The 10 Minute Entrepreneur Podcast with Sean Castrina and the EntreLeadership Podcast with Daniel Tarday and guest Mathew McConaughey. Key takeaways include risk-taking, re-inventing yourself, brain dumping, optimizing your strengths and the importance…

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The Young Leaders Series on Virtues of a Leader 18:35

3y ago18:35

18:35

Throughout the Young Leaders series, we’ll be talking with entrepreneurship students for a quick take on popular leadership podcasts. They share the episode’s big ideas and how those ideas inspire leadership growth. In this episode, Mia Hoogeveen and Dominic Seivert explain the Seven Virtues of Leadership from Andy Stanley’s interview with Habitat …

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Teaching and Empowering Young Leaders with Erica Vonk 24:39

3y ago24:39

24:39

Inspiring future leaders and developing an entrepreneurial mindset are significant passions for Professor Erica Vonk. As director of the new Center for Innovation and Leadership at Northwestern, Erica partners with college students to develop entrepreneurial skills. In this episode, she shares her approach to empowering young leaders. We talk about…

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Know Who You Are with Larry Korver 22:33

3+ y ago22:33

22:33

In the final episode of the Legacy Leaders Series, we talk with one of Northwestern’s most legendary coaches, Larry “Bubb” Korver. His ability to build relationships has been the catalyst for influencing a magnitude of servant leaders since 1967. We talk about his philosophy to make athletes better than they ever thought they could be both on the f…

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Core Values with Earl Woudstra 31:35

3+ y ago31:35

31:35

From coaching consecutive national championship teams to helping lead a city through a pandemic, Earl Woudstra shares what keeps him grounded. We talk about who's inspired him and discuss his own core values including treat others with respect, do your best, do everything to God’s glory, and just do the right thing. Resources: orangecityiowa.com fa…

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The Do Right Philosophy with Marty Guthmiller 27:58

3+ y ago27:58

27:58

The stronger the healthcare system, the stronger the community. Orange City Area Health System CEO Marty Guthmiller’s leadership lessons include tips to a strong community. He provides advice on hiring with the acronym “DHB: Decent Human Beings”. We also reflect on "who are we when things don't go right?". Resources: ochealthsystem.org facebook.com…

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Motivation Check with Congressman-elect Randy Feenstra 24:17

3+ y ago24:17

24:17

In this episode of the Legacy Leaders series, we welcome Congressman-elect Feenstra, representative of Iowa’s 4th district. He shares his journey to politics. We discuss what motivates a legacy leader and the opportunity to listen well before emerging as an empowering voice for others.

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Leaving a Legacy with Les Douma 37:19

3+ y ago37:19

37:19

In this new series called Legacy Leaders, we’re talking to thought leaders who are - you’ve guessed it - leaving a positive legacy. Our first guest, Les Douma shares his wisdom and rich experiences in education. We discuss his principles of culture and leveling up: from good to great leadership.

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Forgiveness and Servant Leadership with Dr. Jiying Song 39:09

3+ y ago39:09

39:09

Why is forgiveness a key ingredient of leadership? Learn how in this episode with Dr. Jiying (Jenny) Song, professor and first editor of the newly released book, Servant Leadership and Forgiveness: How Leaders Help Heal the Heart of the World. Resources: Servant-Leadership and Forgiveness: How Leaders Help Heal the Heart of the World Book Recommend…

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Change Happens at the Rate of Trust with Sarah Brown-Wessling 36:09

3+ y ago36:09

36:09

Sarah Brown-Wessling is nationally known as the 2010 National Teacher of the Year, as Iowa's representative from Johnston, Iowa! Sarah shares what it means to lead through collaboration and not competition, the importance of listening, and providing support to teachers to lead in their own space. Resources: sarahbrownwessling.com twitter.com/SarahB…

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Leadership in sports and pandemic with Corey Westra 32:06

3+ y ago32:06

32:06

Guest Corey Westra is Commissioner of the Great Plains Athletic Conference. Corey shares about his journey in sports leadership, pursuing excellence, building strong relationships and the GPAC’s commitment to keep athletes playing safely in a pandemic. Book recommendations Attitude: Develop a Winning Mindset on and off the court Shoe Dog: A Memoir …

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Shared Leadership with Lora Rasey 26:04

3+ y ago26:04

26:04

As a consultant to the Iowa State Department of Education, Lora Rasey has had a front-row seat in establishing the Teacher Leadership Compensation Program. She shares about the impact of transforming teacher leadership in Iowa. Take away highlights of TLC and the goals for empowering shared leadership. Resources: Educateiowa.gov – Teacher Leadershi…

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Learner Centered Leadership with Devin Vodicka 35:47

4y ago35:47

35:47

One of the most innovative educational leaders in the country, Devin Vodicka talks about efficacy and personalized learning. Using his own immigrant experiences, his influence as superintendent and chief impact officer embraces diversity, promotes a positive impact and empowers every learner. Resources: www.altitudelearning.com twitter.com/dvodicka…

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Building a Program on Distributive Leadership with Steve Connell 34:21

4y ago34:21

34:21

Steve Connell shares his vision for building an award-winning Pride of the Dutch Marching Band and then NWC’s Athletic Band. The program, built on student leadership, led to empowering students and gaining incredible buy-in. He also talks about the rewards of teamwork, modeling, and above-all: having fun.…

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Using our Story with Dr. Micah Parker 41:25

4y ago41:25

41:25

Sought-after Christian motivational speaker and Northwestern’s new VP for Athletics shares how God uses ordinary people to get through extraordinary circumstances. By focusing on not what we can accomplish, but what God can do through us, we create a sense of peace in a constantly changing world. Book Recommendations: Anxious for Nothing, Max Lucad…

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Hacking Leadership with Joe Sanfelippo 39:07

4y ago39:07

39:07

A superintendent of the year, author and national speaker, Joe Sanfelippo brings his electric inspiration to the podcast. In this episode, we connect on his practical advice for hacking leadership like giving others ownership in the process, creating value, and recognizing every moment matters. Oh and Go Crickets! Resources: www.jsanfelippo.com twi…

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