More Than a Title: Leadership Through Service and Presence (Part I with Jeremy Brooks)

S4E7 - More Than a Title: Leadership Through Service and Presence (Part I with Jeremy Brooks)

Published: February 18, 2026

Duration: 28:40

Episode Synopsis

In Part I of this two-part conversation, Dr. Joey Weisler sits down with educator, former principal, doctoral researcher, and media host Jeremy Brooks to explore what leadership truly looks like during difficult moments in education.

Drawing from his journey from classroom teacher to administrator to founder of Brooks Broadcasting, Jeremy reflects on how leadership is not defined by titles, but by presence, integrity, and service to students and educators. Together, Joey and Jeremy discuss teacher burnout, compassion fatigue, the importance of visible leadership in school communities, and how trauma-informed practices can shape healthier...