The Fearless Schools Podcast explores the most pressing challenges in education, drawing on research and writing from Dr. Douglas Reeves and his colleagues at Creative Leadership Solutions. Each episode tackles timely topics from the field with honesty, expertise, and courage.
Featuring nationally recognized educators and researchers.
In this episode, the Fearless Schools podcast crew talks to the authors of 'Fearless Leadership,' Dr. Christina Melton and Dr. Nikki Woodson, exploring leadership strategies for school success. They discuss building school culture, the power of listening, and practical leadership habits for educators. This podcast aims to please and succeeds with every utterance from our esteemed guests!
Key topics
Building school culture versus climate
The importance of listening tours and feedback loops
Creating a safe environment for staff and students
Empowering others and developing leadership capacity
Managing change and navigating toxic school cultures
Leadership habits: confidence, authenticity, and influence
Using systems thinking to address root causes
The significance of intentionality and reflection in leadership
24 Aug 2026
Fearless Leadership - The Origin Story
In this Fearless Schools podcast episode, we talk to Dr. Doug Reeves about fearless leadership in education, emphasizing the importance of creating psychologically safe environments where teachers and leaders can challenge each other for better student outcomes. The conversation explores the origins of the Fearless Leadership book from CLS, which explores many critical school leadership topics, such as practical strategies for fostering trust, and the role of resilience in educational leadership.
Key topics
Fearless leadership definition and importance
Creating psychologically safe school environments
Strategies for new leaders to build trust
The role of resilience in educational leadership
Addressing toxic school cultures
Time management and focus in school leadership
22 Jun 2026
Belonging: Leading Student Through Their Most Transformative Years w Dru Tomlin
Join the Fearless Podcast team as we chang up the roles and explore many sizzling topics, including middle school education with Dr. Dru Tomlin, a seasoned principal, educator, and your Fearless Schools podcast host. Listen in and discover insights on student development, leadership, and innovative practices in middle school settings!
Key topics
Middle school student development
Leadership and culture in schools
AI and Restorative justice practices in education
Who has been a guest on Fearless Schools Podcast
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Jen Schwanke
Tony Flach
Dr Nikki Woodson
John Hattie
Dr Peter Noonan
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Apple Podcasts (US)
4.8 / 5
11 ratings
Spotify
5.0 / 5
4 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 60 / 100
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86
Social presence
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YouTube
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Engagement
85
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