{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Stories from the Field: The Superintendent Podcast","title":"S6:E4 Balancing Bold Leadership and Real Life: A Conversation with Dr. PJ Caposey","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1136,"description":"\nIn this episode of Stories from the Field, host Doug Roberts sits down with longtime II superintendent member and author Dr. PJ Caposey, superintendent of both Meridian and Oregon school districts in Illinois. This candid conversation pulls back the curtain on what it really means to lead boldly, mentor intentionally, and manage the complexities of public education without losing yourself in the process.\nCaposey shares what it’s been like managing two very different districts at once, navigating rural school leadership, and scaling back a thriving speaking career to focus on what matters most. He discusses the importance of time management, the role of ego in leadership, and how self-awareness has shaped his evolution as a superintendent and mentor.\nThe conversation turns personal as Caposey reflects on key mentors, lessons from leading during crisis, and the flat nature of school district hierarchies that often limit upward mobility. His take? Great leaders “see more and before,” and their job is to speak potential into existence for students, teachers, and peers alike.\nKey Moments\n\n05:57 Forge Relationships Through Sincere Questions\n09:25 \"Visionary Leadership and Mentorship\"\n11:17 Rural Education Challenges and Opportunities\n15:10 Illinois' Future Amid Uncertainty\n16:54 Leadership Insights and Education Crisis\nWhy You’ll Love This Episode:\nDr. PJ Caposey doesn’t sugarcoat the work but he brings heart, humor, and hard-won wisdom to every challenge. Whether you’re leading a district, mentoring rising leaders, or trying to balance ambition with sustainability, PJ’s story will remind you that leadership is both art and endurance and that the best leaders lift others as they go.\nConnect with Dr. PJ Caposey\nLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mcusdsupe\n\nFollow Us OnHost LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dougrobertsiei/ Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/institute-for-education-innovation/ Company Website:...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/U-UrqGFGiOp-r4U-JpSD_txMHBccbMiA6WI2Q5tb7xI/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS85ZGMz/MDZlMzg1MDE1MThj/NmEwNDJmNzM5YWIx/NWNkOS5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}