Listen as Adrian Caswell shares with us how to bring the very best from his students while teaching them to look inward.  Adrian's ability as an educator, coupled with his grounded approach creates a magical environment for success both in...

Gio Bastante is a leadership force in the Pageantry Arts.  Listen and learn how Gio has built one opportunity into another, and another, and another!  She is an inspirational role model to all young leaders of "today"

Jarrett Lipman is the Director of Bands at Vandegrift High School in Austin, Texas, and the Brass Caption Manager of the Boston Crusaders.  He shares with us how he has built a culture of leadership, patience and productivity in all of the...

Different episode for the Leadership Ladder, we have a conversation with Boston Crusaders Drum Major, Wes Booker on balance, growth and perspective, leading to success from the podium, and throughout the organization you lead!

Jay Emmert is in his 23rd year of teaching.  All of his ensembles have been at the top of their game.  I talk with Jay about creating excellence, and finding a healthy work/life balance, while creating an ensemble of excellence!

Tom Santino has been a massively successful music educator and public school administrator.  He talks about how to get the very best from students, parents and administrators while maintaining standards and expectations of growth.  He...

Steve Rivero is the Director of Bands at Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida.  He shares with us the many ways he has built incredible music and band programs, but more importantly, teaches young people to be learning based, ...

I had the honor of spending some time with Larry Clark, Owner and Chief Composer of Excelcia Music Publishing, as we he talks with us about leading from humility, and how he has used this throughout his career.

My respect for John's approach in our world of leadership and education is endless.  Listen as we talk about the methods and strategies he has implemented over his 33 year plus career in the profession.  Also, John describes how he cr...

Jeanne Reynolds was the Supervisor of Music in Pinellas County Schools, Florida for 23 years, and a music educator for well over 30 years in school music programs.  We discuss music and music education advocacy.  We also discuss the p...

Rich and I talk about our perspectives on teaching leadership, student leadership and life.....

Welcome to the Leadership Ladder, with host Howard Weinstein.  This introductory episode is just a little bit about me, as well as what this podcast will be about.