Contagious Culture
The Contagious Culture Podcast with Kyle S. King explores how leaders, educators, and changemakers create environments where people thrive. Each episode features inspiring conversations, practical strategies, and actionable insights to help you lead with purpose, build trust, and cultivate a culture that drives growth and impact. Whether you’re leading a team, a classroom, or a community, you’ll discover the tools and mindset to make your culture truly contagious.
Episodes

Saturday Aug 02, 2025
#16 | 3 Reasons You're Not Moving Your Teams Forward
Saturday Aug 02, 2025
Saturday Aug 02, 2025
In this episode of Contagious Culture, Kyle King unpacks the top 3 reasons leaders struggle to move their teams forward and how to break through the barriers. From unclear expectations and inconsistent accountability to a lack of trust or culture alignment, this episode is a powerful reminder that progress isn’t just about strategy, it’s about leadership.
Tune in to learn how to create clarity, build momentum, and foster a team environment where everyone moves together with purpose.
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Friday Aug 01, 2025
Friday Aug 01, 2025
In Episode 15 of Contagious Culture, Kyle King shares the incredible story of a 9-year-old who landed an opportunity with Amazon, not through luck, but through the power of environment and exposure.
This episode explores how intentional learning spaces, mindset modeling, and access to the right opportunities can change a child’s entire trajectory. Whether you're a parent, educator, or youth mentor, this inspiring conversation will challenge you to rethink what’s possible when we give kids the right tools early.
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Thursday Jul 31, 2025
#14 | From Stuck to Strategic: A 4-Step Framework to Accelerate Your Career Growth
Thursday Jul 31, 2025
Thursday Jul 31, 2025
In this episode of Contagious Culture, Kyle King breaks down a simple but powerful 4-step framework to take control of your career growth, whether you're pivoting, leveling up, or starting fresh. Learn how to get clear on your value, build relevant skills, expand your network with intention, and create momentum that leads to real opportunity. If you've been feeling stuck or unsure of your next move, this episode offers a strategic roadmap to move with purpose and clarity.
Perfect for emerging leaders, mid-career professionals, and anyone ready to grow on purpose.
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Wednesday Jul 30, 2025
#13 | The Hidden Hurdles: Why School Fundraising Is Harder Than It Looks
Wednesday Jul 30, 2025
Wednesday Jul 30, 2025
In this episode of Contagious Culture, we dig into the often overlooked and misunderstood world of school fundraising. Whether you're a school leader, board member, parent, or community partner, raising money for schools isn't just about bake sales and donor letters, it’s about trust, strategy, equity, and alignment with the school’s mission.
Kyle King explores the real reasons why fundraising is so difficult in K–12 education, including inconsistent messaging, community fatigue, lack of infrastructure, and the struggle to engage donors around meaningful impact. Tune in to hear actionable strategies, real stories, and a fresh take on how we can move from reactive fundraising to building long-term, sustainable culture-driven support.
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Thursday May 08, 2025
#12 | Empowering Schools Through Social Change
Thursday May 08, 2025
Thursday May 08, 2025
In this episode, Kyle S. King discusses how schools can be powerful agents of social change. Learn strategies to foster equity, inclusion, and community engagement that empower students and staff alike. Discover how intentional leadership and culture-building create lasting impact beyond the classroom. Tune in to inspire transformation that uplifts your entire school community.
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Thursday May 01, 2025
#11 | Leaders Set the Tone
Thursday May 01, 2025
Thursday May 01, 2025
Kyle S. King explores how leaders directly shape culture, whether it rises or falls depends on you. Learn how your actions, mindset, and communication set the emotional and behavioral tone for your team or school. This episode offers key insights and strategies to lead with intention, build trust, and create a culture where everyone thrives. Perfect for any leader ready to make a real impact.
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Thursday Apr 24, 2025
#10 | 5 Steps to Building Contagious Culture
Thursday Apr 24, 2025
Thursday Apr 24, 2025
In this episode, Kyle S. King shares five practical steps to create a contagious culture that energizes your school or organization. Learn how to foster trust, encourage collaboration, and build a community where everyone feels valued and inspired. Whether you lead a classroom, team, or company, these actionable strategies will help you cultivate a culture that drives lasting success.
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Thursday Apr 17, 2025
#9 | 4 Pillars of a Contagious School Culture
Thursday Apr 17, 2025
Thursday Apr 17, 2025
In this episode, Kyle S. King unpacks the four culture pillars that thriving, “contagious” schools share. From trust-building to clarity, consistency, and connection, learn what makes great school cultures stand out and stick. These foundational principles will help you create an environment where students and staff feel empowered, engaged, and inspired every day.
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