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Let The Leader Lead

Let The Leader Lead

Written by: Jesse L. Radford III
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Welcome to "Let The Leader Lead," the podcast created to empower and inspire educational leaders to excel in their roles. With more than two decades of experience in public education, host Jesse Radford brings a wealth of knowledge, passion, and dedication to support fellow educators and administrators. This podcast exists to help you reconnect with your purpose, navigate challenges, and celebrate your successes.

Whether you are a seasoned professional or new to the field, this podcast offers valuable insights and practical advice to enhance your leadership journey. It aims to provide a supportive community where you can find motivation, encouragement, and a sense of camaraderie with others who share your commitment to education.

Expect to hear from experienced educators, thought leaders, and experts who share their experiences, challenges, and triumphs. We provide actionable insights and practical tips that you can implement in your daily practice. Our goal is to help you face your challenges with resilience, embrace your successes, and continuously grow as a leader.

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  • Ep. #60. Anxiety at the Helm: Five Moves That Actually Work
    Oct 30 2025

    Leaders don’t just manage agendas—they wrestle the quiet “what if” at 2 a.m. In this episode, Pastor J. gets honest about fear and anxiety at the helm: the performative calm, the rumor mill, and the fatigue loop it creates. You’ll get five practical, faith-anchored moves to trade projection for presence, clarify without oversharing, share the load, turn fear into formation, and cast it—don’t carry it. Slower heart. Sharper decisions. Stronger teams. Name it, frame it, and take the next small, honest step.

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    8 mins
  • Ep. #058. THE SUNSCREEN STRATEGY
    Jul 11 2025

    What's up good people! Here's something that'll butter your biscuit: sunscreen doesn't stop the sun—it just protects you from getting burned. And effective leadership works exactly the same way.

    In this episode, we dive deep into why 92% of leadership burnout happens not from lack of preparation, but from failure to "reapply" your energy protection throughout the day. Just like sunscreen needs reapplication every few hours, your leadership strength needs consistent renewal to avoid getting burned by pressure and stress.

    "Leadership is the capacity to translate vision into reality." - Warren Bennis

    Remember, leadership doesn't burn you—unprotected, over-exposed leadership does. Tune in to learn how to reapply, recharge, and recover like the effective leader you're called to be.

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    4 mins
  • Ep. #057. IS THAT SHADE OR SHELTER
    Jul 11 2025

    There's a fine line between taking shade and hiding from growth. In this episode, we explore how some leaders confuse rest with retreat, especially during summer months. Drawing from Martin Luther King Jr.'s wisdom and 2 Timothy 1:7, we tackle the leadership challenge of distinguishing between healthy rest and harmful avoidance.

    Discover three practical strategies perfect for leaders ready to stop hiding in the shade and start rising to their challenges.

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    4 mins
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