In Part 1 of 2, Joël explores how VISION, TRUST, and CONNECTION can unite a team.

In this episode, Joël welcomes Laura Williams—author, 21st Century Learning Specialist, Scrum Master, and Agile Classroom Teacher Trainer. Laura shares insights on maximizing learning opportunities and discusses her approach to helping students discover and refine their unique workflows for greater success in and out of the classroom.

In this episode, Joël dives into the surprising way that even known, recurring events or tasks can cause us stress—even when we see them coming a mile away. Whether it's a weekly meeting, a looming deadline, or a monthly report, these predictable moments often weigh on us more than they should. Join me as I explore why this happens, how we can manage this anticipatory stress, and simple strategies to face recurring tasks with more ease and confidence. Let’s uncover how to break the cycle and reclaim our peace of mind!

In this episode, Joël suggests five ways to target actions to grow your mindset intentionally.

In this episode of This is Leadership Podcast, we explore the concept of your proximal zone of influence and how it plays a crucial role in leadership development and growth.

Discover how understanding and expanding this zone can empower you to lead more effectively, inspire others, and drive meaningful change within your team and organization.

In this Season 1 final episode, I welcome my dad, Robert McLean, who has worked in leadership roles throughout his life. Robert shares some very interesting stories and lessons learned during his life-long leadership journey with us.

In this episode, I connect with Mary Howard, a grade 6 Nationally Board Certified Teacher in Grand Island, New York. Mary talks to us about how educators can leverage ChatGPT in all aspects of teaching. She encourages us to elevate and adapt our pedagogy using innovative strategies and tools. Mary discusses how important it is for students and teachers to use chatbots to support their own independent thoughts. Finally, Mary and I talk about her new book Artificial Intelligence to Streamline Your Teacher Life.