--- title: Culture of Excellence Podcast | Lee Crockett | Lee Crockett (2) description: Lee Crockett works with governments, education systems, international agencies, and corporations to help people and organisations connect to their highest purpose and realise their wish for the future. Living in Kamakura, Japan, he practices Zen and studies the Shakuhachi, a traditional Japanese bamboo flute. Joyful curiosity is the foundation of his approach to his work and his life. His several best-selling books have garnered many awards and are used in schools and universities around the world. An inspiring and engaging speaker, Lee has given presentations in over 20 countries. For live or virtual bookings, please contact us. 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Conversations and reflections for leaders who want to build cultures that last. More than interviews — these are deep dives into the lived experience of leading schools in complex times. Each episode explores the human and systemic barriers to sustainable change — from initiative fatigue and leadership triage to trust, coherence, and professional wellness. Through stories, research, and practical frameworks, **Lee Crockett** brings clarity and momentum to the work of shaping thriving school cultures. Designed to be listened to, shared, and used. Welcome to *The Culture of Excellence Podcast.*   ![podcast red](https://leecrockett.net/hubfs/podcast%20red.png "podcast red") [![apple podcasts](https://leecrockett.net/hs-fs/hubfs/apple%20podcasts.png?width=160&height=50&name=apple%20podcasts.png "apple podcasts")](https://apple.co/442KNoy) [![spotify](https://leecrockett.net/hs-fs/hubfs/spotify.png?width=136&height=50&name=spotify.png "spotify")](https://open.spotify.com/show/3pp4YoS0oWFiUbW028t5Ed?si=gRtsZGyaT2avoZSChUGJBw) ##### [When Important Starts Sounding Urgent](https://leecrockett.net/podcast/when-important-starts-sounding-urgent) [Explore how school leaders can navigate urgency overload, distinguishing between what truly demands immediate attention and what can wait for deeper focus.](https://leecrockett.net/podcast/when-important-starts-sounding-urgent) [Listen Now](https://leecrockett.net/podcast/when-important-starts-sounding-urgent) ##### [When Leadership Gets Heavier](https://leecrockett.net/podcast/when-leadership-gets-heavier) [Explore why experienced leaders feel overwhelmed despite growing capabilities, and discover the role of professional judgement in sustainable leadership.](https://leecrockett.net/podcast/when-leadership-gets-heavier) [Listen Now](https://leecrockett.net/podcast/when-leadership-gets-heavier) ##### [What Pressure Reveals About the Way You Lead Together](https://leecrockett.net/podcast/what-pressure-reveals-about-the-way-you-lead-together) [Explore how pressure shapes leadership dynamics in schools, revealing habits and identity that can enhance or hinder team effectiveness.](https://leecrockett.net/podcast/what-pressure-reveals-about-the-way-you-lead-together) [Listen Now](https://leecrockett.net/podcast/what-pressure-reveals-about-the-way-you-lead-together) ##### [How Shared Effort Becomes Evidence a Team Can Trust](https://leecrockett.net/podcast/how-shared-effort-becomes-evidence-a-team-can-trust) [Discover how collective efficacy empowers leadership teams by building trust through shared experiences and proof of coordinated effort, rather than mere optimi...](https://leecrockett.net/podcast/how-shared-effort-becomes-evidence-a-team-can-trust) [Listen Now](https://leecrockett.net/podcast/how-shared-effort-becomes-evidence-a-team-can-trust) ##### [Why Leadership Teams Need Agreements They Can Return To](https://leecrockett.net/podcast/why-leadership-teams-need-agreements-they-can-return-to) [Discover why leadership teams need clear agreements to navigate pressure effectively, transforming insights into actionable behaviors for sustained success.](https://leecrockett.net/podcast/why-leadership-teams-need-agreements-they-can-return-to) [Listen Now](https://leecrockett.net/podcast/why-leadership-teams-need-agreements-they-can-return-to) ##### [When Leadership Teams Can’t See What’s Shaping Them](https://leecrockett.net/podcast/when-leadership-teams-cant-see-whats-shaping-them) [Discover how misalignment in leadership teams arises from fragmented interpretations and learn strategies to enhance visibility and collective decision-making.](https://leecrockett.net/podcast/when-leadership-teams-cant-see-whats-shaping-them) [Listen Now](https://leecrockett.net/podcast/when-leadership-teams-cant-see-whats-shaping-them) ##### [When Leadership Teams Compensate Instead of Coordinate](https://leecrockett.net/podcast/when-leadership-teams-compensate-instead-of-coordinate) [Explore how leadership teams shift from coordination to compensation, creating dependency and inefficiency. Discover ways to enhance team dynamics and effective...](https://leecrockett.net/podcast/when-leadership-teams-compensate-instead-of-coordinate) [Listen Now](https://leecrockett.net/podcast/when-leadership-teams-compensate-instead-of-coordinate) ##### [Why Strong Leadership Teams Continue to Struggle](https://leecrockett.net/podcast/why-strong-leadership-teams-still-struggle) [Explore why strong leadership teams can still struggle despite individual capabilities, focusing on interaction patterns and their impact on team dynamics.](https://leecrockett.net/podcast/why-strong-leadership-teams-still-struggle) [Listen Now](https://leecrockett.net/podcast/why-strong-leadership-teams-still-struggle) ##### [When Your Strengths Start Working Against You](https://leecrockett.net/podcast/when-your-strengths-start-working-against-you) [Discover how overused strengths can hinder leadership effectiveness and learn to regain flexibility and balance under pressure for healthier team dynamics.](https://leecrockett.net/podcast/when-your-strengths-start-working-against-you) [Listen Now](https://leecrockett.net/podcast/when-your-strengths-start-working-against-you) ##### [Stop Describing Leaders, and Start Watching Them](https://leecrockett.net/podcast/stop-describing-leaders-and-start-watching-them) [Shift your focus from labels to behaviors in leadership. Understand how pressure reveals true patterns and drives effective team dynamics.](https://leecrockett.net/podcast/stop-describing-leaders-and-start-watching-them) [Listen Now](https://leecrockett.net/podcast/stop-describing-leaders-and-start-watching-them) ##### [Why Leadership Teams Compensate Instead of Align](https://leecrockett.net/podcast/why-leadership-teams-compensate-instead-of-align) [Discover how leadership teams can uncover hidden patterns that hinder true alignment and learn to address underlying issues for sustainable success.](https://leecrockett.net/podcast/why-leadership-teams-compensate-instead-of-align) [Listen Now](https://leecrockett.net/podcast/why-leadership-teams-compensate-instead-of-align) ##### [Why Hardworking Leadership Teams Still Lose Traction](https://leecrockett.net/podcast/why-hardworking-leadership-teams-still-lose-traction) [Discover why hardworking leadership teams often struggle to retain progress and learn how to prevent effort leakage for more effective leadership.](https://leecrockett.net/podcast/why-hardworking-leadership-teams-still-lose-traction) [Listen Now](https://leecrockett.net/podcast/why-hardworking-leadership-teams-still-lose-traction) [![Lee Crockett Logo rev](https://leecrockett.net/hs-fs/hubfs/Lee%20Crockett%20Logo%20rev.png?width=1500&height=237&name=Lee%20Crockett%20Logo%20rev.png "Lee Crockett Logo rev")](https://leecrockett.net/) [Follow us on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/lee-crockett/) [Follow us on Facebook](https://www.youtube.com/@LeeCrockett) ##### Top Resources [The Sustainability Myth Leadership Paper](https://leecrockett.net/the-sustainability-myth) [Leadership Pressure Triangle Leadership Paper](https://leecrockett.net/leadership-pressure-triangle) [6 Aspects of Excellence Guide](https://leecrockett.net/6-aspects-of-excellence) [Culture of Excellence Snapshot](https://score.leecrockett.net/snapshot) [Destinations, Milestones, Footsteps Guide](https://leecrockett.net/destinations-milestones-footsteps-guide) ##### Programs [Leadership Archetypes Program](https://leecrockett.net/leadership-archetypes) [Culture of Excellence Program](https://leecrockett.net/culture-of-excellence-program) [Professional Wellness Program](https://cultureofexcellence.net/professional-wellness) ##### Company Links [Contact Us](https://cultureofexcellence.net/contact)[Lee Crockett Media Kit](https://leecrockett.net/media-kit) [Terms](https://get.leecrockett.net/terms-of-service)  / [Privacy](https://get.leecrockett.net/privacy-policy) [特定商取引法に基づく表記 (Commercial Disclosure)](https://leecrockett.net/commercial-disclosure) © 2024 Lee Crockett - [leecrockett.net](https://leecrockett.net)