The hardest part of leadership isn't solving problems. It's leading people.

That's a lesson civil and transportation engineer Stuart Day learned from his father — and one that's shaping his decision to run for Charleston County School Board District 3.

In this episode of Charleston Leaders, Stuart joins hosts Ben Fanning and Matt Silveston to share why he's stepping into public service, how telling people what they don't want to hear can build lasting trust, and what he believes Charleston schools need to get right.

From the impact of AI and screen time in classrooms to rethinking the traditional college path and strengthening neighborhood schools, Stuart offers his perspective on the challenges and opportunities facing Charleston's next generation.

He also shares a deeply personal reason for running: showing his three children that doing something difficult is worthwhile, even when failure is a possibility.

Because leadership isn't about having all the answers. It's about having the courage to tackle hard problems, tell the truth, and work toward something better.

Charleston is changing. Meet the people shaping what comes next.

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