Contagious Culture

#98 | Your Non-Profit Isn’t Growing, Because You’re Not Doing This

Too many nonprofit leaders are working harder than ever, but not seeing the growth, funding, or impact they envisioned. In this episode of The Contagious Culture Podcast, Kyle King breaks down the one essential shift that separates thriving organizations from those that are simply surviving.
Kyle explores why culture and clarity are more powerful than strategy alone, and how leadership alignment directly affects fundraising, staff retention, and community trust. He also unpacks the common mistake that keeps organizations stuck in survival mode  and what it really takes to move beyond it.
You’ll walk away with practical steps to build momentum, mobilize your people, and sustain meaningful impact. Whether you’re leading a grassroots movement or a multimillion-dollar organization, this episode will challenge how you think about growth and equip you with the mindset to create a culture that attracts both people and resources.
Because at the end of the day, your nonprofit doesn’t grow by chance, it grows by culture.
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#97 | Educator's Edition: 6 Stages of Transforming School Culture

In this Educator’s Edition of The Contagious Culture Podcast, Kyle King breaks down the six essential stages every school must go through to truly transform its culture, from chaos to clarity, from compliance to commitment. Drawing from his work with schools across the country, Kyle reveals the patterns, pain points, and breakthroughs that define each stage of the journey.
Listeners will gain insight into how to assess where their team currently stands, identify the invisible barriers holding growth back, and take intentional steps toward creating a culture that inspires both staff and students to thrive. Whether you’re a teacher, principal, or district leader, this episode will give you a roadmap to lead meaningful, lasting change.
🎧 Tune in to learn how transformation happens, not overnight, but through consistent leadership, clear vision, and contagious culture.
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#96 | Educator's Edition: 5 Tips to Create More Culturally Relevant Classrooms

In this Educator’s Edition of The Contagious Culture Podcast, Kyle King dives into what it truly means to create a culturally relevant classroom, one where every student feels seen, valued, and empowered to succeed. In this episode, Kyle shares five practical tips that educators can use to connect learning to students’ lived experiences, celebrate diversity, and foster belonging without losing academic rigor.
From rethinking curriculum choices to building trust through authentic relationships, Kyle offers real examples and reflective questions that help teachers bring culture to life in meaningful ways. This episode is all about transforming classrooms into spaces where identity and intellect work hand in hand.
🎧 A must-listen for educators who want to move beyond buzzwords and intentionally create environments where all students thrive.
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#95 | Educator's Edition: 7 Classroom Activities to Enhance The Learning Experience

In this Educator’s Edition of The Contagious Culture Podcast, Kyle King shares seven practical, high-impact classroom activities designed to spark engagement, deepen understanding, and strengthen the overall learning experience. Whether you’re teaching in person or online, these strategies will help you create a more dynamic, student-centered environment where curiosity thrives and participation becomes contagious.
From simple daily routines that boost collaboration to creative projects that build leadership and critical thinking, Kyle breaks down each activity with real-world examples you can implement immediately. Tune in to discover how to transform your classroom into a culture of excitement, empowerment, and authentic learning.
🎧 Perfect for teachers, instructional coaches, and school leaders looking to elevate their impact and bring joy back to teaching.
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#94 | Steps to Turning Your Personal Message into a Professional Miracle

In this episode of The Contagious Culture Podcast, Kyle King sits down with Johnnel Newman to explore how your personal story, struggles, and successes can become the foundation of your professional breakthrough.
Together, Kyle and Johnnell break down actionable steps to transform your message into meaningful impact, whether it’s leading with authenticity, inspiring your team, or building a platform that truly resonates. You’ll hear real-life examples and insights that show how sharing your truth can open doors you never imagined.
🎧 Tune in to learn how to turn your personal message into a professional miracle that moves people and transforms culture.
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#93 | Educator's Edition: Inspiring Students From The H.E.A.R.T.

In this special Educator’s Edition of The Contagious Culture Podcast, Kyle King unpacks how teachers and school leaders can transform classroom energy by leading from the H.E.A.R.T., Humility, Empathy, Authenticity, Relationships, and Trust.
Drawing from real stories and practical classroom examples, Kyle reveals how these five pillars create environments where students feel seen, supported, and inspired to succeed. Whether you’re a teacher looking to reignite your purpose or a leader shaping school culture, this episode will remind you why heart-centered leadership is the foundation of lasting impact.
🎧 Tune in and learn how to teach, lead, and inspire from the H.E.A.R.T.
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#92 | The ONE Mindset That ALL Leaders Need to Adopt

In this episode of The Contagious Culture Podcast, Kyle King breaks down the single most important mindset that separates good leaders from transformational ones. Whether you’re leading a school, a business, or a team, this episode will challenge the way you think about growth, accountability, and influence.
Kyle shares practical examples from his own leadership journey and dives into how this one mindset can shift your culture from reactive to proactive, from blame to ownership, and from burnout to belief. If you’re ready to lead with clarity, confidence, and contagious energy, this is the episode you can’t afford to skip.
🎧 Listen now to discover the mindset that every great leader must master.
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#91 | Educator's Edition: Transforming Challenging Classroom Behavior From Within

In this episode of The Contagious Culture Podcast, Kyle King reframes one of education’s toughest topics, student behavior. Instead of reacting to what’s happening on the surface, Kyle invites educators to look deeper, exploring how culture, connection, and mindset shape student actions.
He shares practical strategies for transforming challenging behaviors by first transforming ourselves, our responses, expectations, and the energy we bring into the room. Through real-world examples and reflective insight, Kyle illustrates how empathy and consistency can shift classroom dynamics from chaos to connection.
Listeners will learn how to create a calm, structured, and empowering environment where students feel seen, safe, and capable of growth.
This episode is a must-listen for any educator ready to stop managing behavior and start transforming it,  from the inside out.
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