Education Technology Leadership

Creative Confidence and Moral Courage: The Leadership Traits Business Schools Should Be Betting On

What students need from higher education is becoming harder to pin down than it once was. As higher education faces mounting pressure—from student disengagement to the rapid rise of artificial intelligence—institutions are being forced to rethink not just what students learn, but who they become. New research and industry signals suggest that technical knowledge…

How the Future of Work Is Being Reshaped by AI, Human Creativity, and Customer-Centered Leadership

As artificial intelligence rapidly reshapes industries, many professionals are asking the same urgent question: what happens when AI starts replacing not just repetitive tasks, but the foundational entry-level roles that once launched careers? According to Goldman Sachs Research,

The Strongest Leaders Build Belief, Model Discipline and Earn Trust

Workplace leadership is under pressure: employees are continuing to disengage, and many managers are still trying to fix a trust problem with performance tactics. Gallup reported that U.S. employee engagement fell to 31% in 2024, its lowest level in a decade, and its research has

How Rural Schools Are Redefining School Safety Through Relationships and Proactive Systems

On Principles of Change, a podcast by Raptor Technologies, host Dr. Amy Grosso sits down with Dr. Miguel Salazar, principal of Sundown Middle School in Sundown, Texas, to explore how one rural district is redefining school safety through culture, systems, and human connection. Together, they unpack how proactive frameworks, community values, and intentional relationship-building can…

Rethinking Leadership: Why “Doable” Might Be the Most Powerful Strategy in Education Today

At a time when educator burnout is rising and schools across the U.S. are facing ongoing teacher shortages, leaders are being forced to rethink what sustainable success actually looks like. Research shows that teacher attrition is closely tied to working conditions, job-related stress, and workload demands. As districts push for innovation, data-driven instruction, and…

Beyond Drills: Building a Culture of Safety in Schools

School Safety Today podcast, presented by Raptor Technologies. In this episode of Principals of Change, host Dr. Amy Grosso sits down with Jeff Bryant, Principal of Jefferson Middle School, and David Sally, Associate Principal of West Aurora High School, to explore how effective school safety goes far beyond drills and locked doors. Drawing on…

How Simulation-Based Education Is Transforming Healthcare Leadership and Decision-Making Worldwide

As healthcare systems worldwide face rising costs, workforce shortages, and increasing pressure to balance quality with financial sustainability, traditional classroom-based management education is struggling to keep pace. According to the World Economic Forum, healthcare spending now accounts for nearly 10% of global GDP, making leadership decision-making more consequential—and more complex—than ever. At the same…

Inside SchoolSAFE: Takeaways from Education Leaders

School Safety Today podcast, presented by Raptor Technologies. In this special episode of School Safety Today, host Dr. Amy Grosso interviews several education and safety leaders live from the Raptor 2025 SchoolSAFE Conference. Rachael Freeman (Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD), Jason Overbay (Sarasota County Schools), Marti Neahring (West Aurora School District), Dr. Penny Schultz (Chesapeake City…

From Caregiver to Changemaker: How Purpose and Community Create Lasting Impact

Resilience isn’t just about enduring challenges — it’s about leading with compassion, patience, and faith, even when the path feels uncertain. It’s a quality embodied by every caregiver, whose daily acts of care and commitment reflect the essence of true leadership — helping others grow stronger through empathy, service, and understanding. In this episode…

Owning Your Development by Building Networks, Finding Mentors, and Embracing Servant Leadership

At the heart of every career journey is the question of how we grow—not just in skills, but in purpose, relationships, and impact. That kind of growth takes shape through everyday choices, the mentors who guide us, and the communities that stretch us to become more. Each step forward becomes part of a larger…

Calm First. Chaos Later: Sustaining Well-Being and Mission-Led Impact With Boundaries, Reflection, and Advocacy

Conversations about well-being are evolving beyond individual health to include the culture, values, and impact of the brands we support. Today’s connected world exposes young people to bullying across more channels than ever before. In 2024, the CDC reported that 40% of high schoolers experienced persistent sadness or hopelessness, while StopBullying.gov noted that 19.2%…

From Bitter to Better: How Purpose and Second Chances Can Change Entire Communities (Ep. 2)

In the second installment of this powerful two-part series, DisruptED turns from personal origin stories to the enduring lessons that come from surviving life’s hardest seasons. For host Ron J Stefanski and guest John Valverde, President and CEO of YouthBuild Global, the conversation is rooted in lived experience: moments of deep loss, the resilience…

Reboot Business Education: Make Lifelong Learning the Default

Business schools must shift from credential factories to continuous learning ecosystems as AI and digital transformation accelerate workforce demands

Leading the Change in Corporate Social Responsibility with Kelem Butts: Tackling Health & Educational Challenges in a Disrupted World

Pivoting corporate giving strategies requires leaders who understand both business transformation and community impact

Understanding the Role of EdTech Leaders in School Districts

Leadership gaps in smaller school districts create barriers to consistent technology adoption and support

K-12 EdTech Leadership Needs a Bigger Seat at the Table to Overcome Cybersecurity, Staffing, Professional Development Challenges

Technology leaders in K-12 districts face mounting pressure from cybersecurity threats, talent shortages, and training gaps that demand greater organizational i

From the GED to a PhD to the Board of Directors: A Journey of Resilience and Empowerment

One educator's unconventional path from high school equivalency to executive leadership reveals how alternative education routes can unlock unprecedented opport

Innovations in School Safety: Navigating Complex Challenges

Experienced security professionals reveal why schools struggle to implement effective safety solutions amid a growing flood of competing expertise

Navigating Career Transitions: From Education to Entrepreneurship in the Trucking Industry with Trey Griggs

A former educator discovers how unconventional career pivots create innovation and leadership within freight transportation

From Medical Student to Healthcare Innovator: Shiv Gaglani’s Blueprint for Transforming Medical Education

A med school veteran reveals how personal struggle sparked a platform redesigning how doctors learn globally

AI in the Workforce: Adapt and Thrive or Risk Falling Behind

Leaders must help their workforce develop new skills now to remain competitive as artificial intelligence reshapes the employment landscape

TEDx Champion: Perseverance and Unfinished Business in a DisruptED World – Part 1

As workforce disruptions widen skill gaps, leaders discover that perseverance becomes the competitive advantage organizations can't ignore

What Happens When Disruption Creates Trauma?

Rapid technological change is triggering widespread psychological distress that organizations can't afford to ignore

DisruptED: Pope Francis and Bill Clinton Discuss Global Challenges and Solutions

Two global leaders explore how ordinary people can address humanity's most pressing challenges through collective action

Navigating the Future of Work and Education on Holistic Leadership

Leaders must rethink education and workforce strategies as automation and demographic change reshape the employment landscape