Podcast
Behaviorally Speaking: Leadership for Change-Makers
Welcome to Behaviorally Speaking: Leadership for Change-Makers, where leadership meets behavior science — and where educators, clinicians, and humans grow. This podcast is designed for people who lead with purpose — in classrooms, agencies, early childhood programs, clinical settings, school districts, and communities. Hosted by Dr. Bubb, this show bridges leadership, applied behavior analysis, and real-world practice to help you become the most grounded, effective, and inspiring version of yourself.
This podcast is built on three simple beliefs:
- Leadership is learned.
- Leadership is lived.
- Leadership is behavior.
And when we understand behavior — our own and others’ — we unlock the ability to create meaningful, lasting change.
From navigating difficult conversations, to building resilient teams, to strengthening emotional intelligence and reflective practice, every episode gives you actionable tools rooted in behavior science, leadership theory, and decades of hands-on experience in early intervention, special education, supervision, systems development, and organizational transformation.
Whether you’re:
- a school or program leader
- a behavior analyst or mental health professional
- an educator or service provider
- an emerging leader finding your voice
- or someone committed to personal growth and meaningful impact
…this podcast is your place to learn, grow, and lead courageously.
Each week, we explore:
- Leadership behaviors that build trust, inspire others, and strengthen teams.
- Small, powerful actions that move people — grounded in behavioral principles.
- Evidence-Based Leadership
- How ABA concepts like reinforcement, shaping, feedback, self-management, and data-based decision making strengthen leadership effectiveness.
- The Human Side of Leadership
- Emotional intelligence, resilience, belonging, values-driven action, and motivational tools that bring out the best in people.
- Real-world stories from early childhood, special education, and clinical practice
- Leadership lessons from over two decades of program supervision, team development, crisis support, and interagency collaboration.
- Reflective Practice & Self-Leadership
- Because the most important person you lead is yourself.
Why This Podcast Matters
In education, early childhood, ABA, and human services, leadership is more than management: it’s relationship, clarity, compassion, and behavioral integrity.
Too often, leaders rise into roles without the mentorship or tools to thrive.
Too often, new and seasoned professionals doubt their ability to influence change.
And too often, people underestimate the power of their daily behaviors.
This podcast exists to change that.
Behaviorally Speaking: Leadership for Change-Makers helps you:
- lead with confidence
- communicate with clarity
- create cultures where people feel seen and supported
- make decisions aligned with values
- develop others intentionally
- and build systems that work for children, families, and teams
When leaders grow, everyone grows — from staff, to students, to entire organizations.
Dr. Bubb’s mission for this podcast is simple: help people lead well — and live well.
Join the Community
Every episode is an invitation to pause, reflect, and take one small step that strengthens your leadership practice.
Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts, and if you find value in these conversations, share the show with a colleague or friend who leads with heart.
You’re not just listening.
- You’re learning.
- You’re leading.
- You’re becoming a change-maker.
Our Most Recent Featured Speaker
Kathleen (Kathy) Mignone
Local Education Agency Representative/Service Coordinator
Featured on Season 1 Episode 13
Leadership in Early Childhood Systems: From Early Intervention to Safety, Service, and Advocacy
about Kathleen (Kathy) mignone
I graduated from West Chester University in 2003 with a Bachelor’s degree in Special Education (birth to 21 years of age). I hold Pennsylvania Teaching Certifications in Special Education (2003) and Elementary Education with a focus on literacy (2013). Additionally, I completed a Master’s degree in Special Education in 2013.
I have worked professionally in the field of education at the Delaware County Intermediate Unit (DCIU) since November 2004. During my nearly 15 years in autistic support classrooms, I focused on programming for preschoolers with autism. I was trained in and participated in PATTAN’s VB Project, implementing programming using the Verbal Behavior Milestones Assessment Placement Program (VB-MAPP), and attained model status within the project. My time in these classrooms included both full-day (November 2004 – December 2015) and half-day (July 2016 – August 2019) roles.
In September 2019, I transitioned into my current position as a Service Coordinator, also known as the Local Education Agency (LEA) Representative for Early Intervention at the DCIU. My focus in this role is two-fold: supporting families and supporting staff. For families, I guide them in understanding their child’s strengths, needs, and special education program, and fully connect them to necessary resources. For DCIU staff, I coordinate services throughout the year, review obligations and systems, and promote best practices for data-driven decisions and effective communication across staff and families.
Realizing the overall need for safety supports, I became a trainer for our Positive Behavior Supports Program, Safety Cares. My intention is to work with staff, families, and preschools to ensure safe and research-based de-escalation practices are consistently used for preschoolers.
As a leader in special education, particularly in early childhood, I believe in sharing knowledge with kindness and compassion. My practice is deeply influenced by the many mentors and colleagues who have shaped my approach, beginning with my own parents and teachers. Leading with intentionality and a "person first" approach across students, families, and staff drives me to do the best we can every day.
The beautiful thing about learning is that no one can take it away from you.
B.B. King
