I am a speaker, podcaster, author, and coach. I help school leaders and other influential people be their best and lead effectively. My podcast Transformative Principal is the most downloaded and longest running podcast for school leaders out there.
Bonus Make Up Session Added
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Last night we had our first session of the SchoolX Book Study. Wow. It was great. In fact, it was so good, many people had great things to share from it. The big takeaway? Practical, applicable, we can do stuff right now. I make a lot of mistakes, but I promise you, you’re going to have time, space, and opportunity to APPLY what you learn, right away. I’m pretty sure this is my superpower when it comes to presenting: practical application of the content. Not only does “sit and get” PD not work, it’s utterly boring and not worth your time or money. I’m going to do a special session on Monday evening so you can catch up if you join the SchoolX Book Study this week. It checks all the boxes:
This is going to be awesome. Jethro If you like what we’ve got going here, there are multiple ways you can get more.
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Hi! I'm Jethro
I am a speaker, podcaster, author, and coach. I help school leaders and other influential people be their best and lead effectively. My podcast Transformative Principal is the most downloaded and longest running podcast for school leaders out there.
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March 01, 2026 Hi Reader, I’ve got some exciting news — and a quick favor to ask. If you know any school leaders, teachers, or staff who need continuing education hours, would you please pass this along? LinkedLeaders just launched Book Study Workshops — a brand-new, university-accredited way for K–12 educators to earn 30 Continuing Education Hours (or 2 University Credits) through Boise State University while engaging in meaningful, practical learning. Each workshop blends real-world...