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Episode 268: When Leaders Become the Bottleneck (and How to Get Out of the Way) with Brooke Dukes

In this episode, Darrin sits down with Brooke Dukes to explore a challenge that many leaders face—but often don’t recognize:Becoming the bottleneck.We talk about how this happens unintentionally, why it’s so common among high-performing leaders, and how it ultimately limits both ...  Show more

Episode 267: Listener Question - Managing Parent Communication Without Losing Your Day

One of the most rewarding parts of hosting Leaning Into Leadership is hearing from listeners who are doing the work every day.In this episode, Darrin responds to a question from a first-year principal in upstate New York who asked a challenge many school leaders face:How do you s ...  Show more

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