{"id":23191,"date":"2025-06-17T16:33:34","date_gmt":"2025-06-17T11:03:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kapable.club\/blog\/?p=23191"},"modified":"2026-09-16T16:44:48","modified_gmt":"2026-09-16T11:14:48","slug":"best-educational-leadership-podcasts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kapable.club\/blog\/leadership\/best-educational-leadership-podcasts\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 10 Educational Leadership Podcasts"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block table_content_widget has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1\" style=\"color:#ac7b5a\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><h4>Table Of Contents<\/h4><nav><div><div class=\"\"><a href=\"#1-melissa-lori-love-literacy-podcast\">1. Melissa &amp; Lori Love Literacy Podcast<\/a><\/div><div class=\"\"><a href=\"#2-better-leaders-better-schools-blbs\">2. Better Leaders Better Schools (BLBS)<\/a><\/div><div class=\"\"><a href=\"#3-unapologetic-leadership-with-dr-belin\">3. Unapologetic Leadership with Dr. Belin<\/a><\/div><div class=\"\"><a href=\"#4-teachers-on-fire\">4. Teachers on Fire<\/a><\/div><div class=\"\"><a href=\"#5-throughline-npr\">5. Throughline (NPR)<\/a><\/div><div class=\"\"><a href=\"#6-naht-leadership-podcast\">6. NAHT Leadership Podcast<\/a><\/div><div class=\"\"><a href=\"#7-the-main-idea\">7. The Main Idea<\/a><\/div><div class=\"\"><a href=\"#8-small-fires\">8. Small Fires<\/a><\/div><div class=\"\"><a href=\"#9-the-learning-scientists-podcast\">9. The Learning Scientists Podcast<\/a><\/div><div class=\"\"><a href=\"#10-the-learning-leader-show\">10. The Learning Leader Show<\/a><\/div><div class=\"\"><a href=\"#conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:45px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Leadership comes in many forms. In schools and colleges, you guide students, support teams, and shape environments where everyone feels valued. Podcasts share lessons on decision-making, team dynamics, and purposeful leadership. Even in corporate spaces, leadership starts with self-awareness and continuous learning. These podcasts offer stories and insights to help you grow as a purposeful leader.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>TL;DR<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These 10 educational leadership podcasts explore decision-making, team management, and purposeful leadership. They provide practical insights and real-world stories to help you strengthen leadership skills, foster collaborative environments, and grow as an effective, self-aware leader. See the table below to explore each podcast and where to listen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>10 Best Educational Leadership Podcasts<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Podcast Name<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Host(s)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Theme<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Platform<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Melissa &amp; Lori Love Literacy Podcast<\/td><td>Melissa Loftus &amp; Lori Sappington<\/td><td>Literacy and reading<\/td><td>Apple Podcasts, Spotify<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Better Leaders Better Schools (BLBS)<\/td><td>Daniel Bauer<\/td><td>School leadership and growth<\/td><td>Official Website, Spotify<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Unapologetic Leadership with Dr. Belin<\/td><td>Dr. Marcus Belin<\/td><td>Equity and culture<\/td><td>Spotify, Apple Podcasts<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Teachers on Fire<\/td><td>Tim Cavey<\/td><td>Classroom innovation<\/td><td>Spotify, Apple Podcasts<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Throughline (NPR)<\/td><td>Rund Abdelfatah &amp; Ramtin Arablouei<\/td><td>History and society<\/td><td>Official Website, Spotify<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>NAHT Leadership Podcast<\/td><td>NAHT (with guest leaders)<\/td><td>Policy and well-being<\/td><td>Official Website, Spotify<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>The Main Idea<\/td><td>Jenn David-Lang<\/td><td>Leadership development<\/td><td>Apple Podcasts, Spotify<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Small Fires<\/td><td>Lucinda Wolters<\/td><td>School transformation<\/td><td>Apple Podcasts, Website<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>The Learning Scientists Podcast<\/td><td>Dr. Megan Sumeracki &amp; Dr. Yana Weinstein-Jones<\/td><td>Learning strategies<\/td><td>Apple Podcasts, Spotify<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>The Learning Leader Show<\/td><td>Ryan Hawk<\/td><td>Leadership and mindset<\/td><td>Official Website, Apple Podcasts<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"1-melissa-lori-love-literacy-podcast\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Melissa &amp; Lori Love Literacy Podcast<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/kapable.club\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Melissa-Lori-Love-Literacy-Podcast-1024x576.webp\" alt=\"Melissa and Lori Love Literacy podcast hosts\" class=\"wp-image-32591\" title=\"Love Literacy Podcast\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kapable.club\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Melissa-Lori-Love-Literacy-Podcast-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/kapable.club\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Melissa-Lori-Love-Literacy-Podcast-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/kapable.club\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Melissa-Lori-Love-Literacy-Podcast-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/kapable.club\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Melissa-Lori-Love-Literacy-Podcast-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/kapable.club\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Melissa-Lori-Love-Literacy-Podcast.webp 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Hosts: <\/strong>Melissa Loftus &amp; Lori Sappington<br><strong>Credentials:<\/strong> Literacy educators and former classroom teachers from Baltimore with experience leading district and statewide literacy programs<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Unique Perspective:<\/strong> This podcast offers valuable guidance for leaders focused on improving literacy outcomes. Each episode features voices from all corners of education &#8211; researchers, school administrators, and community advocates offering ideas to shape stronger reading instruction. Great to share with your teaching teams or curriculum leads.<br><strong>Ratings:<\/strong> Highly recommended in literacy education circles<br><strong>Theme: <\/strong>Science of reading, literacy instruction, classroom strategies<br><strong>Listen here:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/melissa-lori-love-literacy\/id1463219123\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apple Podcasts<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/show\/33iocwuKg2AVrMWzHWUOc8?si=91a59f316c694980\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Spotify<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/form.kapable.club\/apply\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"352\" src=\"https:\/\/kapable.club\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/100000-hours-of-leadership-development-1024x352.webp\" alt=\"Person walking in pastel landscape\" class=\"wp-image-22389\" title=\"Explore Nature's Beauty\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kapable.club\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/100000-hours-of-leadership-development-1024x352.webp 1024w, https:\/\/kapable.club\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/100000-hours-of-leadership-development-300x103.webp 300w, https:\/\/kapable.club\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/100000-hours-of-leadership-development-768x264.webp 768w, https:\/\/kapable.club\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/100000-hours-of-leadership-development.webp 1304w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"2-better-leaders-better-schools-blbs\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Better Leaders Better Schools (BLBS)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/kapable.club\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Better-Leaders-Better-Schools-BLBS-1024x576.webp\" alt=\"Better Leaders Better Schools podcast logo\" class=\"wp-image-32592\" title=\"Empowering Educational Leadership\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kapable.club\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Better-Leaders-Better-Schools-BLBS-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/kapable.club\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Better-Leaders-Better-Schools-BLBS-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/kapable.club\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Better-Leaders-Better-Schools-BLBS-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/kapable.club\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Better-Leaders-Better-Schools-BLBS-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/kapable.club\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Better-Leaders-Better-Schools-BLBS.webp 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Host: <\/strong>Daniel Bauer<br><strong>Credentials: <\/strong>Former principal, author, and coach to education leaders globally<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Unique Perspective:<\/strong> Danny Bauer speaks to &#8220;ruckus makers&#8221; &#8211; leaders who challenge the norm. His conversations blend creative ideas with grounded leadership advice. A must-listen for anyone who sees leadership as a platform for change, which aligns closely with the emphasis on authentic, inside-out growth.<br><strong>Ratings: <\/strong>Top 0.5% of all podcasts worldwide; over 1 million downloads<br><strong>Theme:<\/strong> School leadership, personal growth, innovation in education<br><strong>Listen here:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterleadersbetterschools.com\/podcast\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Official Website<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/show\/3c1dkdobcUbAmUHfBWovuk?si=a7c932e41cc84b19\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Spotify<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"3-unapologetic-leadership-with-dr-belin\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Unapologetic Leadership with Dr. Belin<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/kapable.club\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Unapologetic-Leadership-with-Dr.-Belin-1024x576.webp\" alt=\"Podcast cover for Unapologetic Leadership\" class=\"wp-image-32594\" title=\"Unapologetic Leadership\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kapable.club\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Unapologetic-Leadership-with-Dr.-Belin-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/kapable.club\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Unapologetic-Leadership-with-Dr.-Belin-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/kapable.club\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Unapologetic-Leadership-with-Dr.-Belin-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/kapable.club\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Unapologetic-Leadership-with-Dr.-Belin-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/kapable.club\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Unapologetic-Leadership-with-Dr.-Belin.webp 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Host:<\/strong> Dr. Marcus Belin<br><strong>Credentials: <\/strong>Award-winning high school principal and educational leader<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Unique Perspective: <\/strong>Dr. Belin offers a space for reflective, often vulnerable conversations about leading schools with purpose. If you&#8217;re looking for candid insights from leaders who live the work every day, this podcast hits the mark. It\u2019s a great companion for anyone building leadership with both courage and empathy.<br><strong>Ratings:<\/strong> Growing following among school and district leaders<br>heme: Equity, culture, leadership integrity<br><strong>Listen here: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/show\/1Zl1uKehOsUR8taIKHJqcT?si=2694bcc00c214152\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Spotify<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/unapologetic-leadership\/id1552830446\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apple Podcasts<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"4-teachers-on-fire\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Teachers on Fire<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/kapable.club\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Teachers-on-Fire-1024x576.webp\" alt=\"Teachers On Fire logo with flames\" class=\"wp-image-32595\" title=\"Ignite Your Teaching\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kapable.club\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Teachers-on-Fire-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/kapable.club\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Teachers-on-Fire-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/kapable.club\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Teachers-on-Fire-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/kapable.club\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Teachers-on-Fire-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/kapable.club\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Teachers-on-Fire.webp 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Host: <\/strong>Tim Cavey<br><strong>Credentials:<\/strong> Educator, speaker, and content creator<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Unique Perspective:<\/strong> Tim interviews teachers who are passionate about experimenting, growing, and connecting with students. Episodes often touch on leadership from within the classroom- perfect for educators stepping into informal leadership roles. His YouTube EdTech tutorials also extend the learning beyond audio.<br><strong>Ratings:<\/strong> Positive feedback among teacher-leaders and edtech enthusiasts<br><strong>Theme:<\/strong> Innovation, classroom culture, emotional wellness<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Listen here:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/show\/2yWsoDPJU2m3CTvCsArShB?si=24b86e0d6c6c46b6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Spotify<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/ca\/podcast\/teachers-on-fire\/id1363650419\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apple Podcasts&nbsp;<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"5-throughline-npr\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. Throughline (NPR)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/kapable.club\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Throughline-NPR-1024x576.webp\" alt=\"Throughline NPR podcast cover art\" class=\"wp-image-32596\" title=\"Engaging NPR Podcast\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kapable.club\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Throughline-NPR-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/kapable.club\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Throughline-NPR-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/kapable.club\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Throughline-NPR-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/kapable.club\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Throughline-NPR-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/kapable.club\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Throughline-NPR.webp 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Host: <\/strong>Rund Abdelfatah and Ramtin Arablouei<br><strong>Credentials:<\/strong> Veteran NPR producers and journalists<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Unique Perspective: <\/strong>While not strictly educational, Throughline invites listeners to reframe present-day issues, including education, by understanding their historical roots. Episodes like the School Colors series bring powerful context to school equity conversations. A thought-provoking listen when you want to zoom out.<br><strong>Ratings: <\/strong>Widely acclaimed, award-winning<br><strong>Theme:<\/strong> History, society, systems thinking<br><strong>Listen here:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.npr.org\/podcasts\/510333\/throughline\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Official Website<\/a> |<a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/show\/0vYTIMav7el5VXq5n5pxhI?si=03a0768425bc43e4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Spotify<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"blog-bk-band\"><strong>How has Kapable transformed leaders over time?<\/strong><br \/><em>\u201cMy journey with Kapable has been truly valuable. The sessions helped me gain confidence and handle impromptu speaking and assertiveness. I successfully led high-level meetings, which I used to avoid, and received positive feedback from my director. I now feel confident and empowered.&#8221;<\/em><br \/>\n<p class=\"band-testimonial-user\">&#8211; Ruchika Bagga (Senior Manager At Mankind Pharma)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"6-naht-leadership-podcast\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>6. NAHT Leadership Podcast<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/kapable.club\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/NAHT-Leadership-Podcast-1-1024x576.webp\" alt=\"NAHT School Leadership Podcast cover art\" class=\"wp-image-32598\" title=\"School Leadership Podcast\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kapable.club\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/NAHT-Leadership-Podcast-1-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/kapable.club\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/NAHT-Leadership-Podcast-1-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/kapable.club\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/NAHT-Leadership-Podcast-1-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/kapable.club\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/NAHT-Leadership-Podcast-1-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/kapable.club\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/NAHT-Leadership-Podcast-1.webp 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Host<\/strong>: NAHT (National Association of Head Teachers), often featuring guest educational leaders, consultants, and policymakers<br><strong>Credentials<\/strong>: NAHT is one of the UK\u2019s most trusted leadership organizations in education, representing thousands of school leaders<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Unique Perspective<\/strong>: Naht\u2019s podcast takes a front-line view of educational leadership, addressing issues like workload, accountability, and stakeholder influence. While grounded in the UK context, the themes are global: How do leaders maintain clarity, purpose, and resilience in the face of mounting complexity? This theme also runs through leadership programs where leaders are equipped to lead with presence, empathy, and impact even under pressure.<br><strong>Ratings<\/strong>: 4.5\/5 on Spotify<br><strong>Theme<\/strong>: School leadership policy, advocacy, professional wellbeing, system-level change<br><strong>Listen here: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.naht.org.uk\/News\/Latest-comments\/The-School-Leadership-Podcast\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Official Website<\/a> |<a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/show\/4mLfha7IkFZqofRnVakLGG?si=c828813d5dcc4a5a\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Spotify<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"7-the-main-idea\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>7. The Main Idea<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/kapable.club\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/The-Main-Idea-1024x576.webp\" alt=\"Podcast episode featuring Jenn David-Lang\" class=\"wp-image-32599\" title=\"The Main Idea\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kapable.club\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/The-Main-Idea-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/kapable.club\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/The-Main-Idea-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/kapable.club\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/The-Main-Idea-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/kapable.club\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/The-Main-Idea-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/kapable.club\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/The-Main-Idea.webp 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Host:<\/strong> Jenn David-Lang, founder of The Main Idea and professional development strategist for school leaders<br><strong>Credentials: <\/strong>With over 25 years in education, Jenn specializes in distilling complex leadership books into actionable takeaways for principals and leadership teams. Her summaries are used in hundreds of school districts across the U.S.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Unique Perspective: <\/strong>Jenn curates and breaks down key leadership concepts on everything from strategic planning to coaching conversations in ways that are both thoughtful and digestible. Her podcast is perfect for busy leaders looking to grow consistently. The emphasis on reflective, lifelong learning resonates closely with the philosophy that great leadership isn\u2019t born; it\u2019s cultivated through curiosity and intentional growth.<br><strong>Ratings: <\/strong>4.8\/5 on Apple Podcasts<br><strong>Theme: <\/strong>Leadership development through educational literature, building leadership capacity through continuous learning<br><strong>Listen here:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/the-main-idea-with-jenn-david-lang\/id1067087963?i=1000542376403\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apple Podcasts<\/a> |<a href=\"https:\/\/creators.spotify.com\/pod\/show\/standout-voices\/episodes\/The-Main-Idea-with-Jenn-David-Lang-e13cdis\/a-a5vpo43\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Spotify<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"8-small-fires\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>8. Small Fires<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/kapable.club\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Small-Fires-1024x576.webp\" alt=\"Logo of Small Fires podcast\" class=\"wp-image-32600\" title=\"Small Fires Podcast\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kapable.club\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Small-Fires-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/kapable.club\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Small-Fires-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/kapable.club\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Small-Fires-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/kapable.club\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Small-Fires-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/kapable.club\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Small-Fires.webp 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Host: <\/strong>Lucinda Wolters<br><strong>Credentials:<\/strong> School leader and Adaptive Schools Agency Trainer<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Unique Perspective:<\/strong> This podcast takes a thoughtful approach to leadership conversations, often rooted in heart-led reflection. Wolters and her guests speak to the kind of slow, intentional change that builds lasting school culture. A refreshing listen for leaders navigating complexity with purpose.<br><strong>Ratings: <\/strong>Gaining momentum among progressive educational leaders<br><strong>Theme:<\/strong> Innovation, school transformation, leadership reflections<br><strong>Listen here: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/ca\/podcast\/small-fires\/id1493228542\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apple Podcasts<\/a> |<a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/show\/0EQevU2qHEkR95VxCTy2lU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thinkingcollaborative.com\/podcast\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Website<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"9-the-learning-scientists-podcast\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>9. The Learning Scientists Podcast<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/kapable.club\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/The-Learning-Scientists-Podcast-1024x576.webp\" alt=\"Learning Scientists Podcast promotional image\" class=\"wp-image-32601\" title=\"Discover Learning Insights\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kapable.club\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/The-Learning-Scientists-Podcast-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/kapable.club\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/The-Learning-Scientists-Podcast-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/kapable.club\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/The-Learning-Scientists-Podcast-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/kapable.club\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/The-Learning-Scientists-Podcast-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/kapable.club\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/The-Learning-Scientists-Podcast.webp 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Host: <\/strong>Cognitive psychology researchers Dr. Megan Sumeracki and Dr. Yana Weinstein-Jones<br><strong>Credentials:<\/strong> University researchers focused on the science of learning<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Unique Perspective:<\/strong> Grounded in research, this podcast bridges theory and practice, helping educators and leaders apply what cognitive science teaches us about how people learn. This aligns beautifully with the kind of intentional leadership mindset that encourages clarity, reflection, and informed decision-making.<br><strong>Ratings: <\/strong>Respected in both academic and classroom circles<br><strong>Theme:<\/strong> Memory, learning habits, evidence-based strategies<br><strong>Listen here:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/the-learning-scientists-podcast\/id1279414575\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apple Podcasts<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/show\/3uA0quRZZtW75VAu001NZJ?si=2da15f5c305c4f77\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Spotify<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"container\" data-elementor-id=\"21128\" class=\"elementor elementor-21128\" data-elementor-post-type=\"elementor_library\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3a5551e1 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"3a5551e1\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5e0ea5cf elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5e0ea5cf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why settle for less? Achieve your leadership potential:\n<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-68911a87 elementor-align-start elementor-icon-list--layout-traditional elementor-list-item-link-full_width elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-list\" data-id=\"68911a87\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-list.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-icon-list-items\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-check-square\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">1:1 Sessions for targeted growth<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-check-square\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\"> Group Simulations for collaboration<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-check-square\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Customized programs for all needs<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-check-square\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Granular Feedback for improvement<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-check-square\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\"> Cohort Connect for networking<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-check-square\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Integrated Approach for holistic growth<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-61b82bf4 elementor-align-left elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"61b82bf4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/kapable.club\/apply\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Apply Now \u2192<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"10-the-learning-leader-show\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>10. The Learning Leader Show<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/kapable.club\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/The-Learning-Leader-Show-1024x576.webp\" alt=\"The Learning Leader Show logo\" class=\"wp-image-32602\" title=\"Learning Leader Podcast\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kapable.club\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/The-Learning-Leader-Show-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/kapable.club\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/The-Learning-Leader-Show-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/kapable.club\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/The-Learning-Leader-Show-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/kapable.club\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/The-Learning-Leader-Show-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/kapable.club\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/The-Learning-Leader-Show.webp 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Host:<\/strong> Ryan Hawk<br><strong>Credentials:<\/strong> Former pro athlete turned leadership advisor and author<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Unique Perspective: <\/strong>Though not education-specific, Ryan\u2019s interviews with top performers across industries offer strong takeaways for extraordinary leaders in any setting. It&#8217;s a great pick for aspiring school leaders seeking to sharpen their mindset and decision-making, resonating well with Kapable\u2019s approach to leadership as a daily practice.<br><strong>Ratings: <\/strong>Labelled \u201cmost dynamic leadership podcast\u201d by Forbes<br><strong>Theme: <\/strong>Leadership development, mindset, performance<br><strong>Listen here:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/learningleader.com\/podcast\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Official Website<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/in\/podcast\/the-learning-leader-show-with-ryan-hawk\/id985396258\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apple Podcasts<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"conclusion\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You shape strong leadership through daily choices, reflection, and continuous learning, not a title. Educational podcasts provide real stories, practical ideas, and insights from extraordinary leaders and leading voices, helping you develop self-awareness, clarity, and a human-centred approach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Take your leadership further with Kapable\u2019s programs. Gain the skills, frameworks, and confidence to influence your team, drive results, and make a meaningful impact wherever you lead.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Leadership in a broader, more corporate and entrepreneurial space, we believe great leadership, no matter where it happens, starts with self-awareness, clarity, and continuous professional learning. 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