Episode Title: Pastor + Principal Partnerships: One Mission, One TeamHost: John MihalyoGuests: Julie Capirchio (Principal) + Fr. Gregory Stowe (Pastor)SummaryJulie and Fr. Stowe share what a healthy pastor–principal partnership really looks like: shared mission, constant communication, honest disagreement behind closed doors, and a united front in public. They explain how parish and school can function as one community, why “no surprises” matters, and how trust is built over time—especially through hard seasons.Key TakeawaysOne campus, one mission: parish + school thrive when they act as one body.No secrets, no surprises: steady communication prevents division and drama.Disagree privately, support publicly: unity strengthens culture and trust.Model collaboration at the top: staff and families follow what leaders demonstrate.Reciprocity matters: schools should actively support parish life (service, visibility, relationships).Practical AdviceFor pastors: listen deeply, discern wisely, and set the principal up to succeed.For principals: be direct, ask questions, admit mistakes, and stay focused on what’s best for kids.Closing Line“Keep it real and don’t hold grudges.”Set up a Time to Meet with John Mihalyo to Talk About Your GoalsClick here to schedule a timeVisit Elementary Advancement Solutions for great resources for Catholic school leaders! 

In the high-pressure environment of modern medicine, the most dangerous pathogen isn't biological—it’s a toxic leadership culture. Join host Jay Alexander as he sits down with Holly and Amy (Labor and Delivery nurses) to dissect the structural and psychological failures currently hollowing out our healthcare systems. This isn't just a discussion on "bad bosses"; it is a deep dive into the anthropology of human behavior within the hospital ward. From the neurological impact of favoritism to the erosion of trust following corporate takeovers, we explore why high-performing clinicians are walking away from the bedside.In this episode, we decode:The "Fairness Circuit": Why favoritism triggers a neurological threat response that kills team cohesion.Corporate vs. Clinical: The friction between metric-driven management and the biological need for psychological safety.The EQ Dividend: Why Emotional Intelligence and radical humility are the highest-leverage tools for hospital CEOs and Directors.Tribal Trust: Lessons from the "Good Leaders" who managed to foster belonging in the midst of a crisis.The Verdict: Leadership is a clinical skill. When leaders fail to provide psychological safety, the "amygdala hijack" becomes a systemic epidemic, leading to burnout and compromised patient care.Whether you are a Physician, a Nurse Leader, or a Hospital Director, this episode serves as a diagnostic tool for your organizational health. It’s time to stop managing staff and start leading humans.

Bill Barnes is the superintendent for the Howard County Public School System in Maryland. Bill was a recipient of the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching and has served on the board of directors for the National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics.Erin Lehmann, EdD, currently serves as an associate professor for the University of South Dakota. She is an author, leader, and facilitator, advocating for leading instructional improvement.Today, they join the show to talk about their book, Leading Educator Wellness: Six Critical Actions to Support All Staff. Our discussion covers:The tangible challenges educator wellness is meant to address—attrition, shortages, effectiveness, and moreStarting with leader wellness firstMoving from self-care to systems-care SMART wellness goalsDemonstrating authentic commitment to wellness combined with high standards of excellencePractical actions leaders can take todayGet Leading Educator Wellness from Solution Tree. About the hostRoss Romano is a co-founder of the Be Podcast Network and CEO of September Strategies, a coaching and consulting firm that helps organizations and high-performing leaders in the K-12 education industry communicate their vision and make strategic decisions that lead to long-term success. Connect on Bluesky or LinkedIn I also host Sideline Sessions, a podcast for coaches and parents of student-athletes. The show features conversations with coaches and performance experts in the NFL, NBA, NCAA, Olympics, and more. Listen here: https://bit.ly/3Rp0QGt 

In this episode, Priten speaks with Ratna Gill, who supports the partnerships team at Rocket Learning, a nonprofit tackling early childhood education in India through WhatsApp. Ratna shares her journey from child safety work to early childhood education and explains how Rocket Learning delivers bite-sized educational content to caregivers and Anganwadi workers serving 600 million children who lack access to early stimulation. The conversation explores their AI-powered personalized tutor,  the importance of cultural contextualization, and what ethical ed tech looks like when working with resource-constrained communities—ultimately landing on a hopeful note: technology can expand access to education without replacing the irreplaceable human connections that make learning joyful.Key Takeaways:Meet communities where they already are. Rocket uses WhatsApp because families are already there—no new apps, no tech burden.Technology should supplement, not replace, human interaction. APU is capped at 15-20 minutes daily to preserve parent-child engagement.Context matters more than content. Effective ed tech adapts cultural references, not just language, for each region.Test slowly, learn deeply. Field testing revealed that background noise breaks speech-to-text—rushing would have shipped a broken product.Parents are the most transformative tool. AI can model joyful pedagogy, but it can't replace human connection.About Ratna Gill:Ratna Gill serves as Lead, Special Projects at Rocket Learning. Previously the Head of Government Partnerships at Mumbai-based child safety nonprofit Aangan, she worked with state governments across the country to train school administrators and police officers to create safer communities for children in hotspots for child trafficking. Ratna graduated from Harvard Kennedy School in 2022, where she studied the impacts of parental labor migration on education and development outcomes for adolescents. She has a B.A. in Economics from Harvard College.

This episode is a part of a special series of interviews conducted at the INCH360 Cybersecurity Conference in Spokane, Washington. Visit their website to learn more about INCH360 and their mission. Host Jethro D. Jones talks with Pete Tucker, developer at Drip7 and computer science instructor at Whitworth University, about the evolving role of AI in coding and education. Pete shares insights on teaching foundational skills, balancing AI assistance with deep learning, and how both students and professionals can use AI effectively while understanding its limitations.