As educators, we strive to be leaders who can make a positive impact on the lives of our students, colleagues, and communities. But becoming a transformational leader is no easy feat. It takes practice, self-reflection, and an unwavering commitment to growth.

Dr. Dan Kreiness, an acclaimed instructional coach, digital learning expert, and podcast host, has now released his Transformational Leaders Reflection Journal to help educators grow into these kinds of leaders. The book’s innovative approach features thoughtful reflection prompts to help readers achieve personal and professional growth. 

Dr. Dan Kreiness is an expert on transformational leadership. He offers a variety of resources on his website leaderoflearning.com, including blog posts, coaching services, online courses, and a podcast The Leader of Learning Podcast. His resources can help you develop your leadership skills, learn about transformational leadership principles, and implement these principles in your own work. Suggestions include engaging in regular journaling and joining edtech communities like EduMatch to connect with other educators and grow your professional learning network. Most thought leaders attend conferences like ISTE to stay abreast of the latest trends and technologies in education.

In this episode, I speak with Dr. Kreiness about his book and why it offers more than just a passive reading experience. We discuss his dynamic strategies, which are designed to help educators develop the skills they need to make a meaningful impact in their profession. We also learn about Dr. Kreiness’ extensive experience working with educators to help them identify and address their own areas of growth, including overcoming obstacles, fostering psychological safety and learning from mistakes. All of these skills are essential for growth and success in any field.

—William Jeffery is curating Flipboard EDU Podcast

William “Coach” Jeffery is an award-winning digital learning educator and principal at Columbia High School in Texas. His tech pedagogy continues to drive him to curate educational content on Flipboard that highlights teaching strategies, edtech, and ways to improve student success. He hosts the “Flipboard EDU Podcast” as yet another way to share resources with peers.