Conversational Leadership with Superintendent, Jay Mann
Welcome to the Conversational Leadership Podcast with Creighton Superintendent, Jay Mann. In each episode, Jay will delve into the happening in the District while tying each initiative to strategies, techniques, and real-world scenarios for conversational leadership. Periodically, Jay will host expert guests to share their wisdom on the most current topics and district events. Join us as we discover how conversational leadership can revolutionize our approach to leading teams, driving change, and creating a school culture of open dialogue. We are excited to embark on this journey with you.
Episodes

Oct 30, 2025
Oct 30, 2025
26 min
Superintendent Jay Mann sits down with Loma Linda Principal Josh Briese and Larry C. Kennedy Principal Martha Hernandez to talk about their leadership styles and their transition into the role of principal.

Oct 16, 2025
Oct 16, 2025
22 min
Superintendent Jay Mann sits down with Habitual Founder & Chief WHEN Officer, Randy Miller, to discuss the WHEN wellness program and the benefits of it.

Sep 26, 2025
Sep 26, 2025
28 min
Superintendent Jay Mann sits down with Creighton School District Governing Board President Sophia Carrillo to discuss what Student Outcomes Focused Governance looks like here at Creighton School District.

Sep 4, 2025
Sep 4, 2025
18 min
Superintendent Jay Mann talks about the importance of employee engagement.

Aug 21, 2025
Aug 21, 2025
19 min
Creighton School District Superintendent Jay Mann sits down with the Creighton Education Association President, Kelly Blakslee, & Secretary, Dorothy Green, to discuss what the Creighton Education Association is and how you can get involved.

May 14, 2025
May 14, 2025
14 min
Superintendent Jay Mann talks with Gateway School students Marisol Saldana Hernandez & Sarahi Mariche about student leadership and their roles in kid's congress.

Apr 24, 2025
Apr 24, 2025
25 min
Superintendent Jay Mann discusses Mel Robbins Let Them Theory and how it's a theory we can implement in our lives as leaders.

Apr 10, 2025
Apr 10, 2025
22 min
Superintendent Jay Mann sits down with Dr. Eric Dueppen, Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning, and Dr. Lorisa Pombo, Academic Director of Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment, to discuss an upcoming leadership transition taking place in the Creighton School District.

Mar 27, 2025
Mar 27, 2025
19 min
Superintendent Jay Mann sits down with Dr. Eric Dueppen, Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning, and Dr. Lorisa Pombo, Academic Director of Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment, to discuss the importance of finishing the year strong when it comes to pushing through testing and end of the year goals.

Mar 5, 2025
Mar 5, 2025
16 min
On this episode of Conversational Leadership with Jay Mann, Superintendent Jay Mann discusses the importance of overcoming fear, uncertainty & doubt.




