Tony Aylsworth Builds Trust and Teaches Us How Every Vote Counts

It's Election Day! Make sure you get out there and make your voice heard-- every vote counts!

🎧 In this encore episode of An Imperfect Leader, we feature Tony Aylsworth, Superintendent of Pleasantville Community Schools in Pleasantville, Iowa. Tony shares valuable insights from his leadership journey, including:

• The Power of Collective Aspiration: Tony discusses how he works with his school community to define shared images of success and create pathways for students to thrive. He highlights the importance of character education, emphasizing service and community engagement.
• Leading Through Uncertainty: Tony recounts the experience of leading two school districts simultaneously during a challenging time. He emphasizes the importance of building relationships, earning trust, and fostering collaboration.
• Lessons from a Bond Election: Tony shares a compelling story about a bond election that passed by just one vote, underscoring the importance of every individual's participation in the democratic process. He discusses the challenges of combating misinformation and the need for effective communication strategies.

Don't forget to vote today! 🇺🇸 Your vote makes a difference.

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An Imperfect Leader: Leadership in (After) Action is supported by ILAA, LLC, a firm dedicated to supporting aspiring, new, and established leaders. For more information, please find them at www.imperfectleader.com.

Music for An Imperfect Leader was written and arranged by Ian Varley.

Sam Falbo created our artwork, a wood-print inspired daruma doll butterfly.