160. Along Came a Leader: Featuring Kelly Croy

What leadership qualities are the most important qualities to possess? This week’s guest, Kelly Croy, shares his six primary elements of leadership to guide you to personal and professional success.  In this episode, we also discuss: Anxiety as a superpower Attitude is everything Creating vs Consuming The Wired Educator Podcast And his books, Unthink Before Bed and Along Came a Leader About Kelly Croy: Kelly Croy is the author of Along Came a Leader, and host of The Wired Educator Podcast. He is a teacher, artist, writer, and speaker. Unthink Before Bed is Kelly’s second book. He wrote and illustrated it to help people deal with their anxiety.  Kelly taught seventh grade English for 26 years at Oak Harbor Middle School and has served the last four years as the Director of Innovation and Instruction for Port Clinton City Schools. Kelly travels the world as a speaker, educational consultant, and leadership coach.  Kelly is married to his best friend, Lorrain. They are the proud parents of four wonderful daughters: Allyson, Carolyne, Jaclyn, and Jillyan.  Kelly is working on another book with his dog, Jedi.  Follow Kelly Croy: Website: www.kellycroy.com and www.wirededucator.com  Twitter: @kellycroy and @wirededucator Instagram: @kcroy Facebook: www.facebook.com/kellyshawncroy and www.facebook.com/wirededucator  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellycroy/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCskJAyXULrM0TmzlOjxj2OA  https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1512393061/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1512393061&linkCode=as2&tag=aspirewebsite-20&linkId=9a263999212f79b021b3fcc0b1abf540 https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08DV5G1X1/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B08DV5G1X1&linkCode=as2&tag=aspirewebsite-20&linkId=bc85608c6dbadd561e3c59e87385c0d1 Are you a superfan of the Aspire podcast? Well, now you can show off your support with the new Aspire swag, featuring tee shirts, hoodies and a variety of drinkware. You can find all your Aspire Swag at www.teachbetter.com/swag [caption id="attachment_3508" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Aspire: The Leadership Development Podcast Swag, Joshua Stamper, Teach Better[/caption] Use Discount Code: ASPIRE for 25% OFF Tee-Shirts, Hoodies, and Drinkware: ASPIRE: The Leadership Development Podcast   This post contains affiliate links. When you make a purchase through these links, The Aspire Podcast gets a small percentage of the sale at no extra cost to you. Need a Presenter for a conference or school PD? Contact Joshua Stamper  for presentations on Restorative Practices, Leadership Development, and Innovative campus systems. [caption id="attachment_3378" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Joshua Stamper, Teach Better[/caption] Watch my session on Trauma Informed, restorative and social emotional practices at www.teachsummit.com/stamper Follow the Host, Joshua Stamper: Contact: https://joshstamper.com/contact/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/Joshua__Stamper Instagram: www.instagram.com/joshua__stamper Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-stamper Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AspirePodcast Subscribe: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/aspire-the-leadership-development-podcast/id1384210762?mt=2 Review the Podcast I want to give a huge shout out to those who have taken the time to provide a review on Apple, Spotify or any other podcast platform. It truly means the world to me that you would take the 30- 90 seconds to share how the podcast has positively impacted you or why other educators should check out the show. [caption id="attachment_3022" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Teach Better Podcast Network, Aspire: The Leadership Development Podcast[/caption]