Superintendents on Fire — Crisis Leadership & Lessons from the Pandemic with Kristi Wilson & Susan Enfield

In this episode of Bold Women Collective Backstory, Jolene Levin and Dr. Deb Kerr sit down with Kristi Wilson and Susan Enfield, authors of On Fire, Under Fire, or Fired: Superintendents in the Pandemic, for a compelling conversation about crisis leadership and the human side of superintendency during COVID-19.Drawing from the personal stories featured in their book, Kristi and Susan explore what it meant to lead school systems through unprecedented disruption. Together, they reflect on the challenges superintendents faced, the opportunities for transformation that emerged, and the lessons that will shape the future of education.What you’ll learn:How superintendents navigated leadership during the COVID-19 pandemicThe emotional toll and resilience required in crisis leadershipWhat transformative opportunities emerged from disruptionLessons for future district leaders facing uncertaintyWhy humanizing leadership matters in times of crisisThis episode offers an honest, behind-the-scenes look at the realities of district leadership — and the courage it takes to lead when the stakes are high.If you’re a superintendent, district administrator, or education leader navigating change, this conversation provides insight, validation, and practical lessons for leading forward.Follow Bold Women Collective on Spotify for weekly conversations amplifying women shaping the future of education and leadership.Recorded at AASA NCE Conference