Best Kyle S King Podcasts (2025)

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#91 | Educator's Edition: Transforming Challenging Classroom Behavior From Within 19:56

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In this episode of The Contagious Culture Podcast, Kyle King reframes one of education’s toughest topics, student behavior. Instead of reacting to what’s happening on the surface, Kyle invites educators to look deeper, exploring how culture, connection, and mindset shape student actions. He shares practical strategies for transforming challenging b…

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#90 | Educator's Edition: Enhance Your Classroom Experience by Doing This 21:30

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In this episode of The Contagious Culture Podcast, Kyle King shares one simple but powerful shift that can completely transform your classroom experience, for both educators and students. Drawing from years of leadership, culture work, and classroom coaching, Kyle reveals how intentional presence and purposeful design can turn ordinary moments into…

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#89 | Educator's Edition: The Power of Contagious Culture 25:49

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In this episode of The Contagious Culture Podcast, Kyle King brings it all together, exploring how culture becomes contagious when it’s rooted in purpose, consistency, and connection. He reveals how one person’s energy, attitude, and example can ripple through an entire organization, shaping how people think, feel, and perform. Kyle unpacks the inv…

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#88 | Educator's Edition: Do This to Establish a Relationship Driven Culture 20:15

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In this episode of The Contagious Culture Podcast, Kyle King explores why strong relationships are the foundation of every thriving culture. Whether in schools, organizations, or teams, the connections we build with others set the tone for engagement, trust, and performance. Kyle breaks down practical strategies for creating a relationship-driven c…

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#87 | Educator's Edition: The Culture You Create Begins With You 26:36

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In this episode of The Contagious Culture Podcast, Kyle King reminds us that every system produces exactly what it’s designed to including the cultures we lead. Inspired by Sir Kenneth Robinson’s insight, “If you design a system to do something specific, don’t be surprised if it does it,” Kyle explores how our personal habits, mindsets, and beliefs…

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#86 | Educator's Edition: Cultivating an Attitude of Achievement 30:28

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In this episode of The Contagious Culture Podcast, Kyle King dives into the mindset behind real success. He unpacks the truth that achievement is not just about outcomes, it’s about the attitude we carry every day. Before goals are reached or results are visible, the seeds of success are planted in how we think, act, and respond to challenges. Kyle…

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#85 | A Parent's Guide to Choosing The Best School For Their Child 31:42

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In this episode of Contagious Culture, Kyle S. King breaks down one of the most important decisions every parent faces: choosing the right school for their child. From culture and curriculum to leadership and community, Kyle helps parents move beyond test scores and marketing slogans to ask the questions that really matter. You’ll learn how to reco…

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#84 | The Habits We Don’t Teach: Why Schools Don’t Learn Habits of Excellence 26:22

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Most schools focus on grades, content, and compliance, but they rarely teach students the habits that actually drive excellence. In this episode, Kyle S. King dives deep into the missing curriculum: note-taking, effective studying, flashcards, attention to detail, and personal accountability. Drawing from decades of experience as an educator and sc…

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#83 | A Lesson From The Table at Davidson College 21:03

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n this episode, Kyle King takes listeners inside a full day at Davidson College, sharing reflections from conversations with the leadership team, donors, and staff. From formal meetings to casual lunch conversations, Kyle explores the energy, authenticity, and purpose-driven focus that define Davidson’s culture. Through stories of connection, colla…

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#82 | Fundraising Is Storytelling 20:18

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In this episode, Kyle King explores the art and heart of fundraising, revealing why the best fundraisers don’t ask for money, they invite people into a story. Drawing from his recent experience at Davidson College and decades of leadership work, Kyle shows how authentic relationships, compelling narratives, and gratitude transform giving into meani…

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#81 | Culture Is a Choice, Every Day 20:05

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In this episode, Kyle King dives into a central principle from Contagious Culture: culture isn’t built by slogans, policies, or strategy documents, it’s shaped by the daily choices we make. Kyle unpacks how micro-behaviors, leadership modeling, and everyday decisions create ripple effects that define an organization’s environment. Through stories, …

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#80 | The Power of Presence: How to Show Up When It Matters Most 20:05

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In this episode, Kyle King explores the transformative power of showing up, fully, intentionally, and authentically, when it matters most. From interviews and leadership meetings to critical conversations in both personal and professional life, presence is what sets leaders apart. Kyle shares personal stories and experiences that reveal how energy,…

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#79 | Follow Through: The Hidden Key to Trust, Influence, and Contagious Culture 25:16

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#78 | Finding Purpose & Taking Action: A Mentorship Conversation with Reggie Willis 24:38

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In this episode, I sit down with my mentor, Reggie Willis from Ally Financial, to explore how to discover your purpose, take bold action, and align your life and work with what truly matters. We discuss recognizing your natural strengths, navigating mid-career pivots, balancing purpose and financial freedom, and the power of momentum and action. Re…

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#77 | DOPE MATH®: Revolutionizing Math Education with Jaliyla Fraser 49:05

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In this episode, we dive into the innovative world of DOPE MATH® with founder Jaliyla Fraser, exploring how her approach is transforming math education for students of all backgrounds. From breaking down barriers in traditional learning to empowering students with confidence and critical thinking skills, Jaliyla shares her journey, insights, and ac…

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#76 | Discipline Without Destroying Confidence: Redefining Cool for Kids 18:02

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In this episode, Kyle S. King explores how to discipline kids without undermining their confidence, contrasting punitive approaches with restorative practices that build accountability and resilience. Using real-world examples from the classroom, he discusses how distractions, peer competition, and the leap from 3rd to 4th grade can challenge stude…

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#75 | How This One Process Helped to Create $18,000 in 7 Days 23:02

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First impressions aren’t just important, they’re transformative. In this episode, Kyle King dives into a real-world story from his time as a Sales Manager at Orange Theory Fitness, where a simple, intentional process helped the studio generate $18,000 in just seven days. Kyle breaks down the power of the intro session, the step-by-step process that…

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#74 | Thrive, Recharge, Rise: Building Resilient Leaders with Dr. Ja’net Bishop-Nesbit 46:55

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In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Ja’net Bishop-Nesbit, veteran Army officer, former school counselor, retired high school principal, and founder of Thrive Well Consulting LLC. Dr. Ja’net is an expert in fostering well-being and emotional resilience for educational leaders, helping them combat burnout while creating supportive school cultures th…

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#73 | The Hidden Cost of Employee Turnover 20:05

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Turnover isn’t just a budget issue, it’s a culture killer. In this episode of the Contagious Culture Podcast, Kyle S. King unpacks the hidden cost of staff burnout and constant churn, and reveals why clarity is the most powerful retention strategy an organization can have. From the danger of “chasing two rabbits” to the leadership shift required to…

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#72 | Believing in Brilliance, Empowering Every Student with James O’Neal, Jr. 39:04

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In this episode, I sit down with James O’Neal, Jr. National Board-Certified educator, speaker, and founder of Mastery For All, LLC. With over 15 years of experience in math education, James is on a mission to help educators unlock the brilliance in every student, with a particular focus on empowering Black boys. We explore how schools can shift min…

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#71 | What Is the Cost Costing You? — Values, Vulnerability, and Freedom 25:51

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In this episode of the Contagious Culture Podcast, Kyle S. King gets personal about values, vulnerability, and the hidden costs we often overlook in pursuit of success. From missing small but meaningful family moments to confronting the price of peace, presence, and alignment, Kyle shares his own breaking points and the lessons that reshaped how he…

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#70 | If Walls Could Talk, How Physical Spaces Shape School Culture with Dr. Letishia Seabrook Jones 33:37

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What if your school’s walls could tell a story? In this episode, Dr. Letishia Seabrook Jones explores how physical spaces influence culture, learning, and connection in schools. We dive into the subtle and powerful ways classroom design, common areas, and school environments impact student engagement, teacher collaboration, and community identity. …

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#69 | Goals, Grit and the Power of Why 20:06

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In this episode of the Contagious Culture Podcast, Kyle shares a powerful story about helping his 9-year-old son, Carter, set six goals and then digging deeper to uncover the why behind them. From late-night workouts to uncomfortable moments of leadership, Kyle shows how real growth happens when we combine high expectations, accountability, and sup…

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#68 | Engaging Every Student, Strategies for Classroom and Student Success W/ Patti Massullo 32:37

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Every student deserves to feel seen, valued, and inspired to learn. In this episode, Patti Massullo joins us to share practical strategies for engaging every student while fostering meaningful connections and promoting academic success. From building authentic relationships to designing lessons that captivate and challenge, Patti offers actionable …

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#67 | Customer Service vs. Customer Experience: Lessons from a Terrible AT&T Store Visit 20:22

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We’ve all had a frustrating customer service moment, but what happens when that one interaction defines how you see an entire brand? In this episode, I share a recent experience at an AT&T store that highlighted the critical difference between customer service, the individual interactions we have and customer experience the overall journey a custom…

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#66 | Restoring Clarity, Strengthening Connection, Creating Leaders W/ Tawana Wiggins 48:08

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Leadership starts from the inside out. In this episode, Tawana Wiggins joins us to explore how restoring clarity, strengthening connection, and cultivating leadership at every level can transform teams and organizations. We dive into practical strategies for helping individuals overcome overwhelm, build trust, and step confidently into their influe…

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#65 | The Price of Neglect: How Culture Choices Bankrupt Schools 20:04

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When schools fail, it’s rarely because of one big mistake, it’s the daily choices, the silence, and the neglected culture that lead to collapse. In this episode, Kyle shares the story of a school facing a $4 million deficit and massive layoffs, unpacking how leadership missteps, poor board decisions, and toxic management companies create an environ…

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#64 | Transformative Leadership in Action: Driving Student Growth with Vernon-James Riley 40:52

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In this episode, Kyle sits down with Vernon-James Riley, Ed.L.D., Founder and Chief Education Officer of VJR Consulting Firm, and a nationally recognized leader in instructional leadership and school transformation. With decades of experience as a teacher, principal, and district leader, Vernon-James has trained and coached over 10,000 educators ac…

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#63 | A Culture of Reading: Building Lifelong Learners in Every Classroom 20:13

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What does the data really show about literacy in America? Nearly 14% of adults can’t read beyond a fifth-grade level, and half of U.S. adults struggle with books written at an eighth-grade level. Among students, only about 30% are reading proficiently and recent scores reveal the lowest performance in three decades. In this episode, Kyle S. King un…

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#62 | The Heart of Fundraising: Building Relationships That Drive Impact W/ Dr. Dan Freeman 53:22

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Fundraising isn’t about transactions it’s about transformation. In this episode, Dr. Dan Freeman joins us to unpack the true heart of fundraising: relationships. Together, we explore how authentic connection, trust, and storytelling drive impact far more than numbers on a spreadsheet. Dr. Freeman shares lessons from his years of experience in phila…

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#61 | Your Worth is More Valuable Than Your Paycheck 24:48

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In this episode, Kyle unpacks the tension so many of us feel between who we are and what we do. From titles and paychecks to cars, clothes, and neighborhoods, it’s easy to let our identity get tied to performance and possessions. But what happens when all of that disappears? Kyle shares his personal journey of navigating career transitions, hitting…

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#60 | Turning Failure into Fuel W/ Jacob Brown 42:09

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Failure is often seen as the end of the road, but what if it’s the very spark that ignites growth, resilience, and success? In this powerful conversation, Jacob Brown joins Kyle to unpack how setbacks can become setups for something greater. Together, they explore the lessons hidden in loss, the mindset shifts that turn obstacles into opportunities…

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#59 | Presence Centered Leadership W/ Christian Johnson 47:46

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What does it really mean to lead with presence? In this episode of Contagious Culture, Kyle sits down with Christian Johnson for a conversation that goes beyond titles and tasks to uncover the deeper impact of showing up fully in leadership. Christian shares how presence, being grounded, authentic, and intentional, can transform not only how leader…

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#58 | Becoming the Experience Maker in Every Day Interactions W/ Dan Gingiss 43:55

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What if the difference between being remembered and being overlooked came down to the experiences you create in everyday moments? In this episode of Contagious Culture, Kyle sits down with Dan Gingiss, international keynote speaker, customer experience expert, and author of The Experience Maker, to explore how leaders, educators, and organizations …

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#57 | Growth Mindset, Restoring Confidence and Driving Impact 22:33

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Do you feel like your confidence has been shaken at work, in education, or in life? This episode is for you. We dive into how to restore confidence, embrace a growth mindset, and take courageous action to create real impact. From silencing your inner critics to healing past doubts and fears, we explore practical strategies for staying motivated and…

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#56 | How Positivity Multiplies in Schools 24:34

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In this episode, we explore how positivity isn’t just a “feel-good” idea, it’s a multiplier that transforms entire school communities. Drawing from research in psychology and education, we break down how positive emotions expand creativity, build resilience, and strengthen relationships among students, teachers, and families. You’ll hear practical …

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#55 | Discipline Over Motivation: Show Up Anyway 25:11

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This episode is raw, unpolished, and straight from the heart. I came into it tired and not in the mood to sit down and record, but that’s exactly why I pressed record anyway. Discipline isn’t about how we feel in the moment, it’s about following through on the commitments we’ve made to ourselves and others. Motivation is fleeting. Some days it’s hi…

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#54 | The Anatomy of an Educator W/ Qiana Daniels 39:04

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In this episode, I sit down with Qiana Daniels, an inspiring educational and spiritual leader, to unpack the anatomy of an educator. We dive into what it truly takes to impact students, build meaningful relationships, and create environments where learners can thrive. From strategies for classroom success to the mindset and heart of a teacher who t…

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#53 | Leading Learning Insights from Kurtis Hewson on Building Impactful Educational Cultures 40:21

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On this episode of the Contagious Culture Podcast, host Kyle S. King talks with Kurtis Hewson, Lead Learner at Jigsaw Learning and author of Collaborative Response: A School-Wide Model for Addressing Individual Needs. They discuss the importance of collaboration in schools, strategies for addressing individual student needs, and how to create syste…

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#52 | How to Get Donors and Fundraisers to CRAVE Your School 20:49

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When’s the last time you had a craving? Maybe it was for a piece of cake, your favorite restaurant, or meeting someone you’ve always admired. You thought about it, dreamed about it and once you got it, the satisfaction was undeniable. Imagine if donors and fundraisers felt that same way about your school. In this episode, we break down the CRAVE Me…

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#51 | Raising Standards + Designing Environments Where Students Can Thrive W/ Qiana Daniels 50:24

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In this value packed episode, I sit down with Qiana Daniels, an educational and spiritual leader, high school English teacher, and force of nature whose work has impacted people worldwide. Qiana has built a reputation for raising standards and refusing to settle for mediocrity, while at the same time designing environments where students feel seen,…

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#50 | Leadership is Where Culture Begins and Ends 20:17

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Every organization has a culture, whether it’s built by design or by default. But make no mistake: culture doesn’t start with a mission statement, it starts with leadership. The way leaders show up, speak, set boundaries, and make decisions creates the invisible atmosphere everyone else breathes. In this episode, we unpack the truth that how you sh…

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#49 | The First 10 Days: Leadership, Systems and Sustainable Schools W/ Lisa Norwood 42:32

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The first 10 days can make or break a school year. For leaders, it’s the critical window to set the tone, establish systems, and build the culture that will carry a school forward. In this episode, Lisa Norwood joins us to share her insights on what effective leaders do in those pivotal early days. From building trust with staff and families to cre…

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#48 | Creating a Culture of Excellence Across Teams 23:24

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What separates good teams from truly excellent ones? In this episode, we break down the principles of building a culture of excellence, lessons drawn from experiences with Orange Theory, ranked the #1 fitness studio in the U.S. by USA Today. Excellence always starts with the personal. Do you really know your team members—their stories, milestones, …

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#47 | Transforming Leadership From the Inside Out W/ Nicole Smith 44:46

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In this episode, I sit down with Nicole Smith, a dynamic leader, coach, and culture shifter, to explore what it truly means to transform leadership from the inside out. Nicole shares her journey of self-discovery and growth, offering powerful insights on how authenticity, resilience, and intentional reflection shape effective leadership. Together, …

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#46 | How Church Made Me a Better Teacher and Educational Leader 20:34

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What if the culture of the Black church held the blueprint for building thriving classrooms? In this episode, we explore the deep parallels between church culture and classroom culture, and why the rituals, gratitude, and sense of community found in churches can transform how educators lead. From the moment you walk into a church, being greeted at …

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#45 | From the School to Prison Pipeline to the TEDx Stage W/ LeRon Barton 46:12

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From being labeled and pushed toward the school-to-prison pipeline to standing confidently on the TEDx stage, LeRon Barton’s story is one of resilience, courage, and transformation. In this episode, LeRon shares his personal journey of overcoming systemic barriers, the role writing played in shaping his voice, and how he uses storytelling to challe…

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#44 | Raising Leaders, Not Just Learners 21:25

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In Episode 44 of Contagious Culture, Kyle King explores the vital shift from simply educating students to intentionally developing them as leaders. Discover strategies to cultivate leadership mindsets, empower student voice, and build a culture where learners step up with confidence and purpose. Whether you’re a teacher, administrator, or parent, t…

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#43 | The 4-Step Method Every Fundraiser Needs 20:25

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In Episode 43 of Contagious Culture, Kyle King breaks down a simple yet powerful 4-step method that every successful fundraiser must master. From building authentic relationships to crafting compelling asks and closing with confidence, this episode equips leaders with a clear roadmap to increase donor engagement and secure sustainable support. Whet…

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#42 | Align to Advance: 7 Steps to Get Leaders Moving in the Same Direction 23:21

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In Episode 42 of Contagious Culture, Kyle King reveals the seven essential steps every organization must take to align leadership around a clear and unified mission. Whether you're facing internal friction, inconsistent messaging, or mission drift, this episode gives you practical strategies to unify your team, clarify your purpose, and build unsto…