HeyJaredBeyond the Bell - Leading with Purpose
Beyond the Bell – Leading with Purpose explores what it means to lead schools where both people and performance thrive. Hosts Dr. Nathan Manley and Dr.
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Beyond the Bell - Leading with Purpose #27 Missouri A–F Accountability, Funding, and What Leaders Need to Know (opens the original)
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In this episode of Beyond the Bell: Leading with Purpose, Jim Cummins and Dr. Nathan Manley welcome Dr. Mark Penny, Executive Director of the Missouri Association of School Administrators (MASA), and Dr. Adam Friga, MASA President, for a timely conversation on Missouri’s changing education landscape. Dr. Penny and Dr. Friga unpack the proposed A–F accountability system, school funding challenges, and what these changes could mean for districts, educators, and communities across Missouri. They sh
Beyond the Bell - Leading with Purpose #26 Dr. Lennie Scott-Webber (opens the original)
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In this episode of Beyond the Bell: Leading with Purpose, Jim Cummins and Dr. Nathan Manley welcome Dr. Lennie for a conversation on visionary leadership, building strong school systems, and leading with purpose through seasons of change. Dr. Lennie shares insights from decades of educational leadership, discussing the importance of trust, strategic planning, and empowering leaders at every level of an organization. He reflects on how intentional leadership creates cultures where students, educa
Beyond the Bell - Leading with Purpose #25 Richard Davidson (opens the original)
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In this episode of Beyond the Bell: Leading with Purpose, Jim Cummins and Dr. Nathan Manley welcome Dr. Richard Davidson for a conversation on leadership, resilience, and creating cultures where people can thrive. Dr. Davidson shares practical insights on leading with purpose through trust, meaningful relationships, and a commitment to continuous growth. He discusses how leaders can navigate challenges, develop strong teams, and create environments where both students and educators flourish. The
Beyond the Bell - Leading with Purpose # 24 Cinda Kamphoff (opens the original)
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In this episode of Beyond the Bell: Leading with Purpose, Jim Cummins and Dr. Nathan Manley welcome Dr. Cindra Kamphoff, mental performance coach, author, and founder of the Mentally Strong Institute, for a conversation on building lasting confidence in leadership and life. Dr. Kamphoff shares practical strategies for overcoming self-doubt, developing a confident mindset, and creating habits that help leaders grow through challenges instead of being defined by them. She introduces tools like Lea
Beyond the Bell Leading with Purpose #23 Dr. Erick Pruitt (opens the original)
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In this episode of Beyond the Bell: Leading with Purpose, Jim Cummins and Dr. Nathan Manley welcome Dr. Erick Pruitt, Superintendent of Ankeny Community School District in Iowa, for a conversation on principal empowerment, accountability, and creating the conditions for schools to thrive. Dr. Pruitt shares insights from his journey from the Marine Corps to teaching, principal leadership, and the superintendency. He discusses why principals are a critical lever for school improvement, the importa
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