In this episode of Walk the Walk, Scott McLarty, Head of School at Providence High School, sits down with Rob Birdsell, former President and CEO of the Cristo Rey Network, current Executive Vice President at Amerigo Education, and Founder and Executive Director of the Institute for Leadership and Entrepreneurship in Education (ILEE), for a meaningful conversation on leadership, spiritual formation, and the future of Catholic education.

Together, they explore what it means to lead with humility, purpose, and service in a rapidly changing world. Rob shares lessons from a lifetime in education and leadership development, reflecting on the power of relationships, mentorship, and storytelling to shape strong schools and communities.

The episode explores several key themes:

• Servant Leadership: Examining leadership as an act of service rooted in humility, authenticity, and care for others.

• Spiritual Formation: Discussing how schools can nurture the human spirit and help young people discover meaning, purpose, and belonging.

• Human Flourishing: Exploring what it means to be fully human in an age shaped by rapid technological change and artificial intelligence.

Scott and Rob also reflect on the unique role mission-driven schools play in fostering community, expanding our circles of kinship, and preparing future generations not only for success, but for lives of purpose and service.

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