What does leadership look like when it’s grounded in everyday behavior, not titles or authority?

In this episode of Behaviorally Speaking: Leadership for Change Makers, host Esther C. Bubb is joined by Evangelist Dr. Monay Legette, Ed.D., Principal and Building Supervisor at Samuel Everitt, for a powerful conversation on translating leadership vision into daily practice.

Dr. Legette shares her leadership journey and offers candid reflections on building trust, designing systems with purpose, and honoring the whole person in schools and organizations. Together, they explore how behaviorally informed leadership, rooted in clarity, empathy, and intentional environments, can shape culture, support accountability, and create spaces where people thrive.

In this episode, you’ll hear insights on:

• Leading with service, not status
• Designing systems that support people and positive behavior
• Why connection matters more than perfection in building trust
• Balancing accountability with compassion
• Recognizing the power of small, consistent gestures in shaping culture
• Navigating resistance and change with transparency and respect

Whether you’re an educational administrator, emerging leader, or change maker working in complex systems, this episode offers grounded, practical strategies for leading with intention and impact. 🎧

Tune in to discover how leadership behaviors—not titles—create cultures of belonging, trust, and sustainable change.