As human beings, we all have the same essential needs: to experience connection, to know that we have value and purpose, and to feel accepted by others. When these needs are met, the greatness that is in each one of us begins to shine through, and we experience the transformative power of our humanity! From the Drake Academy of Excellence, the Lead with Humanity podcast acknowledges the problems that persist in society and how they impact leadership and education. In each episode, we identify the societal and mental shifts we need to make in order to create sustainable change and highlight how transformative education and leadership can be when we are dedicated to prioritizing humanity. Join Drake Academy of Excellence founder and educator, Esther Concepción and Community Liaison, Michael Little, as they share their stories and discuss how the Drake Academy of Excellence is creating change by leading with humanity.
Episode 4 - Part 1 - Mixed Messages Are Messing With Our Humanity!
The topics discussed in episode 4 are near and dear to our hearts. As Mike discussed in episode 1, children are incredibly vulnerable. After reflecting on this statement, we realized how important this issue is and decided to identify how children are vulnerable and what we can do to bring about change. In the first of a five-part series, we discuss the mixed messages that kids receive at school and how this not only makes them vulnerable, but also impacts their humanity. We shed light on the...
31 Jan 2022
Episode 3 - For Humanity Sake
According to Mike, this is the “golden episode” because it addresses the issues that put our very humanity at risk. The topics covered here may be difficult to discuss, and they may force us to think about things we would rather brush under the carpet, but we believe that they must be brought to the forefront for our human race to thrive. Mike and Esther discuss the hard realities of school shootings and the impact this has on teachers and leaders. They also highlight the great work that is b...
1 Jan 2022
Episode 2 - It's Been a Long Time Coming
In this episode, Mike and Esther dive into the common issues seen in education and leadership and how each problem moved them to action. By acknowledging the importance of humanity and the role that it plays in shifting our systems, this episode will take you from the realities of today into the hope of a better future for children, teachers, and leaders. 3 Key Takeaways 1 – There is danger in remaining silent. In the absence of conversation, people make assumptions and become complac...
30 Dec 2021
Episode 1 - The Why
In this very first episode, Esther and Michael dive into the stories behind their why. First, Esther kicks it off with the story behind the Drake Academy of Excellence and where the dream for this school first started. She also identifies some important lessons in humanity that she learned over the years and how they have influenced her perspective and desire to prioritize humanity, especially in education. In part two, Michael shares his passion for others and identifies the events in his li...
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