In this episode of Leadership Unscripted, Dr. Greg Steely sits down with Dr. Eric Mackey, State Superintendent of Education for Alabama, for an unfiltered look at leadership, innovation, and the evolving landscape of public education.

Dr. Mackey shares how Alabama is investing in literacy, workforce readiness, and character development to prepare students not just for college, but for life. He also opens up about the lessons he’s learned leading through challenge, balancing accountability with empathy, and why authentic leadership always starts with listening.

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