This is the Wired Educator Podcast episode 250, my interview with Mark Trumbo, author of The Dream Factory: Designing a Life of Purpose. Mark and I talk about how he wrote an entertaining fable to teach memorable lessons on leadership and living an awesome life. My conversation with Mark hit so many levels of awesomeness, this is an amazing interview with amazing takeaways for everyone.
Mark Trumbo is the author of The Dream Factory: Designing a Life of Purpose, a nationally recognized leader, speaker, and creator of The Purpose Design, a framework dedicated to helping people discover, define, and live out their true purpose. A devoted child of God, husband to Kristy, and proud father of Avery Grace, Grant Hampton, and Payton Joy, Mark's greatest joy comes from his faith and family.
Mark's journey to discovering his "why" began in January 2017, shortly after the birth of his son, during a season of professional demands and personal reflection. Confronted with questions about his goals, identity, and impact, he embarked on a mission to develop his most valuable asset--his purpose. Inspired by Simon Sinek's belief that "People don't buy what you do, they buy why you do it," Mark created The Purpose Design not only to clarify his own direction but to empower others to live with intentionality and meaning.
Since then, he has shared The Purpose Design with thousands of students, coaches, professionals, and organizations, guiding them to align their actions with their deepest values. Through his work, Mark challenges audiences to reflect on one powerful question: What does your Purpose Design say about you?
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Kelly Croy on The Interview Chair Podcast with Jimmy Casas
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Purchase a copy of Mark's awesome book, The Dream Factory: Designing a Life of Purpose
Mark Trumbo's website: https://www.connectedd.org/marktrumbo
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This is The Wired Educator Podcast, Episode 249: My conversation with Danny Steele on instructional leadership—and so much more.
Danny is a phenomenal leader, an inspiring author, and an all-around incredible human being. In this episode, we dive into his new book, explore what great instructional leadership really looks like in schools, and unpack the wisdom he’s sharing with educators everywhere. You’re going to love this episode.
Danny Steele worked for 31 years in education as a principal, assistant principal, teacher, coach, and assistant professor of Instructional Leadership. In 2005, Steele was recognized as the “Secondary Assistant Principal of the Year” for the state of Alabama. And in 2016, he was recognized as Alabama’s “Secondary Principal of the Year.”
He has written five books, including two with Todd Whitaker, presented at numerous state and national conferences, and spoken in school districts across the country. Steele has an undergraduate degree in History from Covenant College, a Master’s in History from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, and both an Educational Specialist and an Educational Doctorate in Educational Leadership from Samford University.
He is the father of three (mostly grown) children and resides with his wife in Birmingham, Alabama.
Danny Steele’s Website: https://www.leadershiplearningandculture.com/
Follow Danny on X: https://x.com/SteeleThoughts
Danny Steele’s Books:
The Total Teacher: Understanding the Three Dimensions of Effective Teaching
Thank you for taking time from your busy week to listen to the show, level up, and make a difference in the lives of students, and remember, it’s always a great week to be a Wired Educator!
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Kelly
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I love opening day keynotes to school districts and conferences, workshops with leaders and any opportunity to help educators reignite their passion, build stronger connections with students and colleagues, improve instruction, and level up as leaders. I hope YOU will reach out to ME!
Order Kelly’s books, Along Came a Leader and Unthink Before Bed: A Children’s Book on Mindfulness for your personal library.
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Website: kellycroy.com and wirededucator.com
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