#81 | Leading With Compassion w/ Joshua Stamper

<p>What happens when an educator chooses to look beyond behavior and uncover the story, need, or struggle beneath it?</p><p>In this episode of <em>unMASKing with Male Educators</em>, Ashanti sits down with educator, author, speaker, and podcast host Joshua Stamper to explore relationships, leadership, student behavior, educator wellness, and the power of discovering purpose.</p><p>Together, they reflect on the confidence educators show publicly, the self-doubt they may carry privately, and why meaningful change begins when students and staff feel seen, valued, and understood.</p><p>This conversation dives into:</p><ul><li><p>Joshua’s journey from graphic designer to teacher and school leader</p></li><li><p>How mentors can recognize leadership potential before we see it ourselves</p></li><li><p>Why purpose can transform motivation and performance</p></li><li><p>The importance of building relationships before expecting academic growth</p></li><li><p>Why knowledge of the brain must first pass through the heart</p></li><li><p>How educators can misinterpret students when pieces of their stories are missing</p></li><li><p>Why behavior should be viewed as a form of communication</p></li><li><p>The role respect and trust play in student engagement</p></li><li><p>The confidence leaders display while privately carrying self-doubt</p></li></ul><p>If you care about educator wellness, student behavior, school leadership, emotional intelligence, relationship-centered education, or creating healthier school communities, this episode is for you.</p><p><strong>Connect with Joshua Stamper</strong></p><p>Email: <a href="mailto:Joshua@joshstamper.com" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Joshua@joshstamper.com</a></p><p>Website:<a href="https://joshstamper.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://joshstamper.com</a></p><p>LinkedIn:<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-stamper/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-stamper/</a></p><p>YouTube:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@joshuastamper" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@joshuastamper</a></p><p>Explore Joshua’s books and podcasts, including <em>Aspire to Lead</em>, <em>The Language of Behavior</em>, and the VibeEDU Podcast.</p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Connect with Ashanti Branch</strong></p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/branchspeaks/</p><p>Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BranchSpeaks</p><p>X: https:/