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★ 2019 Education Dive National Superintendent of the Year ★
Speaker · Author · Educator

Every. Interaction.
Matters.

Helping schools become places where the best version of people has a better chance to show up.

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"Joe Sanfelippo is, hands down, the best keynote speaker I have seen in over 25 years in education."
Chuck Taft, Organizer
USM Summer Spark
"This keynote was one of the best we've EVER had! Everyone who attended was empowered to go and make a difference in their schools!"
Andrew Clark
Utah Coalition for Educational Technology
"This was one of the most inspiring workshops I have participated in. Attendees walked away with amazing ready to use tools, that have no cost."
Eileen King, Executive Director
Maine School Superintendents Association
Featured & Recognized In
Education Dive
ASCD
EdWeek
NSBA
Core Philosophy

Give Yourself a Chance.

Three rhythms. Nine ideas. One mission: helping schools become places where the best version of people has a better chance to show up.

Personal Rhythm
Who You Are
Intention
Knowing who you are, what you value, and choosing to lead from that place every day.
Connection
Creating trust through meaningful interactions that help people feel seen, valued, and supported.
Direction
Helping people move forward together with clarity, purpose, and a shared understanding of what matters most.
People Rhythm
How You Show Up
Recognize
Seeing the people around you, noticing their effort, and making sure they know it matters.
Acknowledge
Calling out what's working and naming it out loud, so people feel the impact of their contribution.
Extend
Going beyond the expected to create moments that build trust and show people they belong.
Process Rhythm
What You Build
Manageable
Building systems and structures that people can actually sustain without burning out.
Meaningful
Making sure the work connects to something bigger, so people understand why it matters.
Magnetic
Creating a culture people want to be part of, one that draws in great people and keeps them.
Keynotes & Workshops

Talks That Move
People to Act

Joe brings energy, research, and real-world leadership experience to every stage — whether you're a team of 20 or an audience of 2,000.

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    Keynote

    High-energy, evidence based talks for conferences and district events of any size.

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    Workshop

    Hands-on sessions that give teams practical tools they can use the very next day.

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    Leadership Retreat

    Deep-dive experiences designed to help leadership teams align, reflect, and move forward together.

700+
Events Worldwide
25+
Years Working in a School
#1
Natl. Supt. of the Year
5
Books Published
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Know WHO You Are. Lead WHERE You Are.

Lead From Who You Are

Lead From Who You Are

Revealing the core behind the action, the identity behind the influence, and the who behind every place you'll ever lead.

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Lead From Where You Are

Lead From Where You Are

A down-to-earth approach to rethinking how we build leadership and community in schools — at every level.

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1 Minute Walk to Work

1 Minute Walk to Work

192 steps that changed everything — a reflection practice that helps leaders see every interaction through a new lens.

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What People Are Saying

Leaders Who've Worked with Joe

★★★★★
"Joe's keynote was the most impactful session our leadership team has experienced in years. He doesn't just talk about culture — he embodies it."
Sarah M.
District Superintendent, Wisconsin
★★★★★
"Reading Hacking Leadership changed the way I show up for my staff. Joe's ideas are practical, inspiring, and immediately actionable."
Marcus T.
High School Principal, Texas
★★★★★
"The #1MinWalk2Work challenge sounds simple — and it is — but it completely shifted my mindset going into each school day. Game changer."
Alicia R.
Assistant Principal, Ohio

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