Episode 272: 10 Leadership Moves You Can Make This Week
From Leaning into Leadership by Darrin Peppard
April 15, 2026 · 22 min · Season 1 · Episode 272
About this episode
Darrin Peppard shares 10 practical leadership moves that can be implemented immediately to improve performance and strengthen team culture.
In this mid-week episode, Darrin steps away from long-range planning to focus on something just as powerful— small, intentional actions leaders can take right now . With only weeks left in the school year, it’s easy to feel stuck in the daily grind. But meaningful leadership doesn’t require a new initiative or a perfect plan. It comes from clear priorities, consistent actions, and intentional choices . In this episode, Darrin shares 10 practical leadership moves you can implement immediately to: Improve performance Strengthen culture Lead with greater clarity These aren’t big strategies—they’re simple shifts that create real impact. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why clarity around your top priority changes everything How simple communication can reduce team anxiety The power of strength-based walkthroughs How to reclaim your time by eliminating what doesn’t matter A 5-minute coaching protocol that builds capacity across your team Why role clarity reduces chaos and increases momentum How small moments of follow-through build trust The importance of recognizing and reinforcing what you value How “balcony time” helps you break the Cycle of CHAOS Why saying “no” is essential to…
People in this episode
Host: Darrin Peppard
Topics covered
- leadership
- intentional actions
- team performance
- communication
- coaching
- trust building
Keywords
- leadership moves
- performance improvement
- team culture
- communication
- coaching protocol
- role clarity
- trust building
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