#2: Getting Better at Getting Worse

Failure isn’t the end of the story, it’s where the real learning begins. In this episode of Beyond the Bell, co-hosts Jon Minton and George Laoo unpack what it means to get better at getting worse. As school leaders, they know firsthand that mistakes, setbacks, and missteps are inevitable. But the way we respond to those moments can define our growth and leadership.Join Jon and George as they share personal stories from the frontlines of education, reflect on the lessons that failure has taught them, and explore how embracing the hard parts of leadership can lead to resilience, innovation, and stronger school communities.If you’ve ever wondered how to reframe failure as fuel for growth, this conversation will encourage you to lean in, reflect, and keep moving forward, even when things don’t go as planned.