Can You Lead Without Playing Politics?
In a recent episode of the Voices for Excellence podcast, host Dr. Michael Conner sat down with Dr. Kristi Wilson, past president of AASA and former Arizona Superintendent of the Year, to unpack one of the most uncomfortable truths in education leadership today: the superintendent role is no longer just about teaching and learning—it’s a political job now.
So the question becomes: Can you still lead without playing politics?
The answer, according to both Dr. Conner and Dr. Wilson, is a clear and resounding: No. Not anymore.
