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Dr. BRAD JOHNSON: Build Your RQ, Build Your Learning Community
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- Teachers on Fire
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- Jun 13, 2026
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- 1933
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→ How can relational leadership transform your school community?→ How can we encourage colleagues overwhelmed by fatigue, culture wars, or literacy battles?→ As technology debates rage, where is the conversation going in K-12 education?Today’s Teacher on Fire is Dr. Brad Johnson. Dr. Johnson is an internationally recognized speaker, bestselling author, and one of the leading voices in relational leadership and educator wellness. A former teacher, principal, and professor, Brad has authored multiple books and works with schools around the world to help leaders build trust, strengthen culture, and create environments where both students and educators thrive.You can connect with Dr. Brad Johnsonon Facebook and LinkedIn,on X and Instagram @DrBradJohnson, andat his website, doctorbradjohnson.com .Timestamps from This Episode 0:00:00 - Dr. Brad Johnson is a renowned education author and speaker 1:38 - The story in Coffee with the Custodian 5:32 - Leadership principles that administrators struggle with 7:38 - Relational leadership 11:25 - A mistake that new administrators make sometimes 14:13 - How to recognize character traits in students 16:45 - Encouraging tired teachers 20:39 - How to best leverage strengths of teachers 22:40 - The technology debate raging in K-12 education 27:22 - One thing that keeps Dr. Johnson's fire burning 29:51 - How and where to connect with Dr. Brad JohnsonVisit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/ .Song Track Credit: Tropic Fuse by French Fuse - retrieved from the YouTube Audio Library.