Pull up a seat at the leaders’ table, and join the conversation about making lasting change for kids & communities. ’The Leaders’ Table’ podcast surfaces stories from education policy makers, their personal insights on leadership, and the tools & practices that make them successful. An official podcast for Leadership for Educational Equity. For more info visit www.wearelee.org.
Episodes
Thursday Aug 15, 2024
Thursday Aug 15, 2024
From early on, a focus on education saved Jean Desravines, who is now the CEO of New Leaders, a nonprofit dedicated to training and equipping education leaders to be powerful forces for change. Guided by his father and high school principal, Desravines highlights the importance of recognizing leaders in daily public service, the value of empathy and proximity in community engagement, and the significance of fidelity to one's mission. Desravines urges leaders to maintain intentional and purposeful leadership in order to serve communities effectively.
"The Leaders' Table" is a podcast by Leadership for Educational Equity. Go to http://info.EducationalEquity.org/LeadersTable for an episode transcript and complete show notes.
Monday Sep 16, 2024
Monday Sep 16, 2024
Resilience is a major tool in journalist and activist Isabel Gonzalez Whitaker’s toolbox. Being first-generation Cuban-American, and watching her immigrant mother’s journey, ignited a spark that followed the path of the transformative potential of marginalized communities. Emphasizing the significance of finding one's "impact lane," as the AVP at Moms Clean Air Force and Director of EcoMadres, fighting for clean air on behalf of children and community, she encourages advocacy for meaningful causes and highlights the importance of patience and gratitude in achieving success.
"The Leaders' Table" is a podcast by Leadership for Educational Equity. Go to http://info.EducationalEquity.org/LeadersTable for an episode transcript and complete show notes.
Tuesday Oct 15, 2024
Tuesday Oct 15, 2024
As the first woman to represent Ward Two on the Saint Paul City Council, Councilwoman Rebecca Noecker knew from her teenage years that she was destined to challenge the status quo. With a focus on relational leadership and integrity, she tackles divisive issues, such as issuing a response to the Israel-Hamas conflict, with care. Councilwoman Noecker emphasizes the need for active community and civic engagement and inclusive policy making for a better future.
"The Leaders' Table" is a podcast by Leadership for Educational Equity. Go to http://info.EducationalEquity.org/LeadersTable for an episode transcript and complete show notes.
Thursday Nov 14, 2024
Thursday Nov 14, 2024
Activist Brittany Packnett Cunningham exemplifies authenticity, honesty, and bravery in leadership. Drawing from her upbringing, experiences, and cultural relevance, she advocates for the importance of community building, in diverse spaces. Brittany underscores the transformative power of collective action and speaking truth to power. She stresses that integrity and courage are essential for driving positive change in the face of adversity.
"The Leaders' Table" is a podcast by Leadership for Educational Equity. Go to http://info.EducationalEquity.org/LeadersTable for an episode transcript and complete show notes.