# Episode 117 | Overcome & Lead with Hope: Leadership, Adversity, and Rebuilding After Loss

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Podcast: [Lead with HOPE](https://stenobird.com/podcast/lead-with-hope-6701890)
Published: 2026-08-29T12:00:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 2118

## Resource

The conversation explores the evolution of leadership, the journey in education, leadership lessons from adversity, vulnerability, compassionate leadership, mindset work, writing and sharing personal stories, daily habits for personal growth, the importance of mentorship and coaching, transitioning beyond the principal role, and hope in the future of education. Takeaways Evolution of leadership through personal growth and experience Importance of vulnerability and compassionate leadership Chapters 00:00 Evolution of Leadership 02:16 The Journey in Education 06:00 Leadership Lessons from Adversity 08:08 Here I Am vs. There You Are Leadership 09:20 Vulnerability and Compassionate Leadership 10:07 Mindset Work and Control of Thoughts 17:30 Writing and Sharing Personal Stories 23:49 Daily Habits for Personal Growth 27:10 The Importance of Mentorship and Coaching 32:16 Transitioning Beyond the Principal Role 35:47 Hope in the Future of Education Resources: Join The HOPE Collective by emailing Dr. Kelly @ bkelly@sparkhopeedu.com Visit sparkhopeedu.com

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