Episode 115 | HOPE-Fueled Leadership: Phone-Free Schools & Student Wellness with Dr. Kyle Thompson

<p>In this episode, Dr. Brandi Kelly interviews Dr. Kyle Thompson, the superintendent of the Regional Office of Education #11. They discuss leadership, self-care, professional background, the transition to phone-free schools, the impact of cell phones on students, educating the public on screen time, and parenting in the digital age. The conversation covers themes of adversity, faith, habits, family-first culture, and the power of hope. Kyle shares personal experiences of facing adversity and how it has shaped his leadership. He also discusses the role of faith, the importance of habits, and the impact of a family-first culture in the workplace. The conversation concludes with a reflection on the power of hope in leadership and life.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Leadership extends to self-care and personal well-being.</li><li>Educating the public on the impact of screen time is crucial for positive change. Adversity shapes leadership</li><li>Faith and values influence leadership</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Leadership and Running</li><li>04:26 Leadership and Self-Care</li><li>07:19 Introduction and Professional Background</li><li>09:37 Transition to Phone-Free Schools</li><li>15:17 Impact of Cell Phones on Students</li><li>18:49 Educating the Public on Screen Time</li><li>23:02 Parenting and Technology</li><li>24:08 Adversity and Leadership</li><li>31:49 Faith and Values</li><li>33:35 Habits and Routine</li><li>37:34 Family-First Culture</li><li>41:16 The Power of Hope</li></ul><p></p><p>Resources:</p><p>Sign up for the ROE #11 Book Study - The Anxious Generation: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://events.roe11.org/event/48a22e58-05f7-478a-b17e-b5fc92e51fa7" target="_blank">https://events.roe11.org/event/48a22e58-05f7-478a-b17e-b5fc92e51fa7</a></p><p></p><p>Reach out to learn more about the DISC Assessment here: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/bookings/tdpdiscovery-e57cf8be-1fb0-470c-966d-f9ffb843015a" target="_blank">https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/bookings/tdpdiscovery-e57cf8be-1fb0-470c-966d-f9ffb843015a</a></p><p></p><p>Visit my website @<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://sparkhopeedu.com" target="_blank">sparkhopeedu.com</a></p><p></p>