# Episode 105 | Positive School Culture & Hope in Education with Danny Steele

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Podcast: [Lead with HOPE](https://stenobird.com/podcast/lead-with-hope-6701890)
Published: 2026-06-18T12:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Danny Steele, a 31-year education veteran, shares insights on building a positive school culture, finding purpose in education, and the paradigm shift in school leadership. He discusses the power of redefining light bulb moments, making a difference, collaborating with Todd Whitaker, and finding hope in education. Takeaways Positive school culture is built through purposeful leadership. Redefining light bulb moments and making a difference are key to staying inspired in education. Chapters 00:00 Building a Positive School Culture 09:40 Paradigm Shift in School Leadership 16:15 The Power of Making a Difference 22:09 Finding Hope in Education Resources and Links Visit Conversari Press - https://www.conversaripress.com/ Visit Spark HOPE Edu - https://sparkhopeedu.com/hopefueledpd26 Danny Steele - https://www.steelethoughts.com/

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