Daring Leadership & Authenticity with Nicole McDermott: Building Courageous School Communities

Authenticity and courage aren’t just buzzwords—they’re essential to thriving school communities. In this episode, Karl Boehm interviews Nicole McDermott, a certified Dare to Lead™ facilitator and former head of school, about how daring leadership principles can reshape independent schools. Nicole shares her personal journey, lessons from working directly with Brené Brown, and practical ways educators at all levels can embrace vulnerability, curiosity, and connection to strengthen culture and trust.