This episode marks a special LEAD on READ episode with Dr. Jacqueline Rodriguez, CEO of the National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD). Dr. Rodriguez reflects on her leadership in education and advocacy, highlighting a lifelong learning journey. In this episode, we discuss the following leadership insights:

· Maintaining curiosity and courage to deepen your growth and learning as a leader
· Encouraging openness to change for personal and organizational transformation
· Ensuring that spaces are inclusive and equitable for all people to thrive personally and professionally

This episode offers valuable leadership lessons and dives into the future of NCLD’s advocacy work for all people with learning disabilities on a global scale.
0:00 Intro
16:33 What it means to be a leader in education
34:05 NCLD: Empowering people with learning disabilities around the world