January 26-29, 2027
Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, FL
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Beyond Titles: Building a Culture Where Everyone Leads

January 13, 2026
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District Leaders
What happens when leadership is no longer defined by titles, roles, or org charts?

In this dynamic panel conversation, CEO/founders and educational leaders share real stories of how they’ve built cultures where leadership lives everywhere, from classrooms and boardrooms to project teams and partnerships. Panelists will explore how trust, clarity, and shared purpose activate initiative at every level and why distributed leadership is essential in times of change.

Expect candid insights, practical examples, and honest dialogue about what it takes to move beyond hierarchy and empower others to lead with confidence. Whether you are leading a system, a school, or a startup, this session will challenge how you think about leadership and inspire new ways to cultivate it across your organization.
Speakers
Nick Gross, CEO/ Founder - Find Your Grind
Mr. Brett Roer, Founder/CEO - Amplify and Elevate Innovation
Mrs. Candice Sears, CEO/ Founder ThinkBeyond EDU - ThinkBeyond EDU
Dr. Richard Calkins, Superintendent - Pocantico Hills CSD
Arman Jaffer, Founder and CEO - Brisk Teaching

Access Type

Session or Session+ or All-Access Registration Permitted

Session Type

Concurrent Session

Topic

Leadership

Level

PK-12

Curriculum Area

Leadership