In this powerful conversation with Francine Johnson, Director of the Community School Program, we explore how true leadership begins long before the title — it starts inside. Together, we uncover the internal barriers that quietly shape how leaders show up, strengthen the self-awareness needed to lead with confidence and clarity, and reconnect with the identity that fuels authentic leadership. This episode challenges educators and leaders to look inward, confront what’s holding them back, and step boldly into the version of themselves their community needs.