This week on the Lead to Win Podcast, we visit with Darrin Peppard Ed.D--former school superintendent. Currently working as a leadership coach at Road to Awesome LLC, Darrin helps leaders on their journey to gain clarity, walk in purpose, and find joy in their professional lives. With over 10 years of experience in educational leadership and administration, Darrin has a passion for mentoring, developing, and supporting educators and administrators at all levels.

Darrin is also a professional speaker and the author of Road To Awesome: The Journey of a Leader, a book that shares insights and strategies on how to create a positive culture, build trust, and lead with impact. He has been recognized as the 2015 Jostens National Educator of the Year, the Wyoming Principal of the Year in 2016, and is a member of the Renaissance Hall of Fame 2019.

Takeaways:

• Creating a positive culture and providing career progression opportunities contribute to employee retention.
• Personalized professional development and recognizing outstanding performance are essential for employee satisfaction.
• Fostering work-life balance and modeling it as a leader helps retain employees. Building professional relationships is crucial in education leadership and fosters a sense of trust and collaboration.
• Creating an environment that encourages honest feedback requires building strong relationships and following through on feedback received.
• Stable leadership is a pressing need in education, as it contributes to recruitment and retention of high-quality employees.
• Seeking leadership coaching can provide valuable insights and support for educational leaders.

Darrin's Links:

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Website - Road to Awesome, LLC

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