The Authority Podcast — Expert Insights and Fresh Ideas for Education Leaders

Danny Steele worked for 31 years in education as a principal, assistant principal, teacher, coach, and assistant professor of Instructional Leadership.  

In 2005, Steele was recognized as Alabama’s “Assistant Principal of the Year,” and in 2016, he was recognized  as Alabama’s “Secondary Principal of the Year.”  

He has written six books including two with Todd Whitaker, has presented at numerous state and national conferences, and has spoken in school districts around the country.  

His new book is The Instructional Leader in You: 10 Strategies for Every School Leader.

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Get Danny’s book from Routledge and learn more about his work here: www.leadershiplearningandculture.com 

Ross Romano is a co-founder of the Be Podcast Network and CEO of September Strategies, a coaching and consulting firm that helps organizations and high-performing leaders in the K-12 education industry communicate their vision and make strategic decisions that lead to long-term success. Connect on Bluesky or LinkedIn 

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