Marty Takes the Mic: From Toxic to Thriving: Building a Positive Staff Culture

Episode 2 December 09, 2025 00:34:14
Marty Takes the Mic: From Toxic to Thriving: Building a Positive Staff Culture
Love, Sweat, & Tears: Ingredients for Transformative Campus Leadership
Marty Takes the Mic: From Toxic to Thriving: Building a Positive Staff Culture

Dec 09 2025 | 00:34:14

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Hosted By

Beth Hernandez Gerrie Spellmann

Show Notes

In this special takeover episode of Love, Sweat, and Tears, guest host Martin Silverman sits down with three dynamic Montana school leaders — John “Johnny Montana” Conan, Travis Niemeyer, and Brian Miller — for a deep dive into one of the most powerful drivers of school success: staff culture.

Together, they explore how staff rooms and shared spaces can either drain morale or build a thriving, positive community. The conversation unpacks why some spaces become centers of negativity, how “toxic empathy” shows up in schools, and what leaders can do to transform staff interactions into solution-focused, encouraging, and relationship-rich moments.

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Packed with stories, real-world examples, and honest reflection, this episode is a must-listen for principals, superintendents, APs, and anyone passionate about creating a school culture where people feel seen, supported, and valued.

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