S3 E6: Leading Change That Sticks: Behavioral Secrets for Trust, Growth, and Impact with Laura Jenkins

In this episode of Behaviorally Speaking: Leadership for Change Makers, host Dr. Esther Bubb sits down with special guest Laura Jenkins, M.Ed., Supervisor of Special Education. Together, they explore how long-lasting organizational, educational, and personal change starts at the foundational level of human behavior. Laura shares her transition from elementary and special education classroom teacher to administrative leader, dropping powerful insights on adult behavior, trust, and influence. Key Takeaways: Influence Over Authority: Why leadership isn't a title—it’s your everyday behavior. Adult vs. Student Outcomes: How refining adult behaviors directly drives student success and progress. Cut Through the Urgency: Practical ways to distinguish what is just "loud" from what is genuinely important. Building Deep Trust: Why rolling out one initiative with fidelity beats pushing multiple changes at once. The Monday Morning Move: A simple, high-impact question you can ask immediately to transform transactional chats into relational leadership. Connect with Dr. Esther Bubb If you're passionate about leadership, behavior science, education, and creating cultures where people flourish, you're in the right place. Because leadership isn't about changing people—it's about creating the conditions where people discover what's possible. Subscribe to Behaviorally Speaking: Leadership for Change-Makers for conversations that bridge behavior analysis, leadership, education, and organizational change. If you enjoyed this episode: ⭐ Follow the podcast ⭐ Leave a rating and review ⭐ Share this episode with a colleague, supervisor, educator, or fellow leader ⭐ Visit Esther C. Bubb ABA Services for additional leadership resources, training, and professional development opportunities 🌐 Esther C Bubb ABA Services: https://esthercbubbabaservices.com 📝 Behaviorally Speaking Blog: https://esthercbubbabaservices.com/blog Leadership is behavior. And behavior always tells a story. About Our Guest Laura Jenkins, M.Ed., Supervisor of Special Education Laura Jenkins is a dedicated educational leader with experience in both general and special education. She began her career as an elementary teacher before transitioning into special education, where she developed a strong commitment to supporting diverse learners and inclusive practices. During her career, she has served in leadership roles including Assistant Supervisor of a full-time Low Incidence Program and Interim Supervisor of a full-time Emotional Support Program. Laura currently serves as a Supervisor of Special Education, overseeing programming across several elementary schools within her school district. She values collaboration with educators, families, and stakeholders to promote student growth and success. Mrs. Jenkins holds a Master’s Degree in Elementary Education from the University of Scranton, along with Special Education and Supervisor of Special Education certifications from Immaculata University.