Episode 190: The Power of IOU Leadership with Dr. Joe Famularo

In this episode of Leaning Into Leadership, Dr. Darrin Peppard sits down with Dr. Joe Famularo, a veteran educator and superintendent, to explore his IOU Leadership framework. Dr. Famularo shares his journey from classroom teacher to district leader, the principles that guide his leadership, and how the IOU model-Inward, Outward, and Upward Leadership-helps leaders build a thriving culture rooted in trust and continuous improvement.
Key Topics Covered:
✅ The IOU Leadership Framework: What it means to lead inward, outward, and upward.
✅ The Role of Self-Awareness in Leadership: Why knowing yourself is the foundation for effective leadership.
✅ Building a Culture of Trust: The impact of relationships and shared leadership in schools.
✅ Living with Intention vs. Living by Default: How to shift from reactive to proactive leadership.
✅ PH2E Life Propeller Assessment: A tool to evaluate personal and professional growth.
✅ The Importance of Clear Vision and Common Language: How defining values and mission creates sustainable success in schools.
✅ Leader in Me & The 7 Habits: How Covey’s principles influenced his district’s transformation.
About Dr. Joe Famularo
Dr. Joe Famularo is a lifelong educator with over 34 years in the same district, including 18 as superintendent. Passionate about leadership and continuous improvement, he developed the IOU Leadership framework to help individuals and organizations create cultures of trust, purpose, and excellence. He is the author of IOU Life Leadershipand the upcoming book IOU School Leadership.
🔗 Explore IOU Leadership & Take the PH2E Assessment: IOULiving.com
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