Leadership is often learned in motion, between roles, decisions, and moments of pressure. Rarely do we pause to examine why we lead the way we do.In this opening episode of the Innovative Pedagogy: Leadership Series, host Chris Garcia shares the series' vision and purpose. Drawing from experience across classrooms, school sites, district systems, higher education, and professional organizations, this episode explores how leadership is shaped by practice, not position.Chris reflects on the lessons that theory alone cannot teach, the role of relationships and communication in leadership success, and why intentional reflection matters, especially before crisis forces growth.This episode lays the foundation for future conversations with educators and leaders navigating complexity, responsibility, and impact across systems.
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