WEP 248: Building Authenticity, an Interview with Todd Nesloney

Building Authenticity, an Interview with Todd Nesloney Listen to The Wired Educator Podcast, Episode 248 In this episode of The Wired Educator Podcast , I sit down with one of my favorite education leaders and storytellers, Todd Nesloney. Todd returns to the show to share powerful insights from his newest book, Building Authenticity: A Blueprint for the Leader Inside You . Todd currently serves as the Director of Culture and Strategic Leadership for the Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association (TEPSA). He is a nationally recognized educator who has been honored by the White House, John C. Maxwell, and the National School Board Association, among many others. From leading a PreK–5 campus of 775 students to co-authoring bestsellers like Kids Deserve It , Todd continues to inspire and challenge educators to lead with heart, honesty, and boldness. In this conversation, we talk about what it really means to lead authentically, how to stay rooted in your values, and why storytelling is essential for building meaningful school culture. Whether you are a teacher, administrator, or just passionate about education, this episode will fuel your leadership journey. Mentioned in this Episode: Sign-up for Kelly's newsletter here. Wow! I interviewed Todd 200 episodes ago! If you want to hear that episode go here: Todd's website: Todd's new book : Building Authenticity: A Blueprint fo the Leader Inside You Todd's Course : A few of Todd's favorite reads: Audible, Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir, kids chapter books: Mercy Watson Series , and Bad Guy Series . Listen to Episode 248 now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Thank you for taking time from your busy week to listen to the show, level up, and make a difference in the lives of students, and remember, it's always a great week to be a Wired Educator! You are awesome! Kelly I would like to speak at your event! Do you like what you heard? Invite Kelly to speak at your school. Interested in booking Kelly for your Next Event? Yes! Let's Make it happen right HERE! I love opening day keynotes to school districts and conferences, workshops with leaders and any opportunity to help educators reignite their passion, build stronger connections with students and colleagues, improve instruction, and level up as leaders. I hope YOU will reach out to ME! Order Kelly's books, Along Came a Leader and Unthink Before Bed: A Children's Book on Mindfulness for your personal library. Educator, Author, Keynote Speaker Instagram: @kcroy Website: kellycroy.com and wirededucator.com Podcast: The Wired Educator Podcast Twitter: @kellycroy and of course: Facebook. Sign-up for Kelly's newsletter here .

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WEP 248: Building Authenticity, an Interview with Todd Nesloney is an episode from The Wired Educator Podcast by Kelly Croy.

This episode is 36:34 long.

This episode was published on Jul 19, 2025.

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