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Leadership at Scale: Risk, Empathy, and Staying Human with Andrea Perez
Episode 5
In Episode 5 of Between the Ones and the Zeroes, hosts Anthony Piccolo (CEO of Performance Scoring) and Dr. ChiChi Anyanwu sit down with Andrea Perez, Superintendent of BASIS Charter Schools in Texas and doctoral candidate in clinical psychology.
Andrea’s leadership journey spans corporate leadership and education, where she became one of the youngest superintendents in Texas history. In this conversation, she shares what it takes to lead at scale without losing empathy, humility, or yourself.
This episode explores how courage, adaptability, and purpose shape effective leadership—especially in seasons of rapid growth, pressure, and change.
You’ll hear Andrea’s insights on:
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What leadership looks like when responsibility grows faster than experience
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How to navigate imposter syndrome as a young leader
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Leading with empathy while still holding firm standards
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Balancing data, systems, and humanity in education
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Motherhood, leadership, and setting healthy boundaries
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Why celebrating progress—not just outcomes—is essential for long-term growth
Whether you’re an executive scaling an organization, an educator leading through change, or a leader navigating an unexpected season, this episode offers a grounded, human perspective on what it means to lead well—right in the space between the ones and the zeros.
EPISODE 5: LEADERSHIP AT SCALE | ANDREA PEREZ
Episode 5
Andrea Perez, Superintendent of BASIS Charter Schools in Texas and doctoral candidate in clinical psychology, shares what it truly means to lead at scale without losing empathy, humility, or yourself. From her early leadership roles in corporate America to becoming one of the youngest superintendents in Texas, Andrea reflects on courage, adaptability, and purpose as essential leadership traits.
In conversation with Anthony Piccolo and Dr. ChiChi Anyanwu, Andrea explores navigating imposter syndrome, leading as a young woman, balancing data with humanity, and setting healthy boundaries as a leader and a mother. This episode offers a grounded, honest look at leadership under pressure and the systems that support sustainable growth.
“Leadership isn’t about having it all figured out—it’s about being willing to grow, stay human, and lead with intention.”
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In a world where leadership, innovation, and technology intersect, Between the 1s and 0s offers bold, human-centered conversations that challenge the status quo.
Whether you’re a founder, people leader, technologist, or curious builder, you’ll walk away with fresh insights, real strategies, and moments of reflection—brought to you by leaders who are doing the work, not just talking about it.
Meet Your Hosts
The voices behind every data-driven deep dive.
Get to know Anthony and Dr. ChiChi — two leaders from different worlds who collide in the best way. They bring depth, humor, and hard-earned wisdom to every conversation. With a shared passion for people-first leadership and performance that matters, they go beyond surface-level talk to deliver conversations that stick with you.
ANTHONY PICCOLO
Founder & CEO | Performance Scoring
A tech-forward operator with a heart for servant leadership, Anthony has helped hundreds of businesses align culture, performance, and data. As the founder of Performance Scoring, he brings bold questions, real stories, and a relentless drive to unlock meaningful impact through systems thinking and people-first frameworks.
DR. CHICHI ANYANWU
Leadership Scientist | Coach & Culture Strategist
With a doctorate in organizational leadership and a gift for honest insight, Dr. ChiChi bridges research and real-world leadership. Her work with executives, teams, and entrepreneurs fuels transformation from the inside out. Expect truth bombs, deep dives, and the kind of clarity that sticks.