The Principal Purpose Podcast

Episode Show Notes: - Welcome to the Principal Purpose Podcast hosted by Lynn Hardin, a Principal and Certified Life Coach. - This podcast aims to shape you into the Principal everyone adores by discussing trust, relationships, and commitment. Main Discussion: - Lynn shares personal experiences of getting derailed from her routine due to selling her house. - Discussion on effective time management...

EPISODE NOTES: Introducing Danny Bauer : A renowned principal development and retention expert, best-selling author, and the host of two globally recognized podcasts. Bauer's Mission : Aimed at building better leaders for schools, Danny discusses how he helps educators combat isolation and find solutions to their major challenges. Personal Touch : Diving deep into Danny's favorite childhood memory...

Episode Summary: In this episode, we delve deep into the intricacies of our brain, exploring the negative biases imprinted on our minds by our ancestors. We offer insights and practical steps to help school principals and leaders navigate these biases, hone emotional intelligence, and evolve into leaders who are loved, respected, and admired. Episode Notes: Introduction Objective: To nurture leade...

**Episode Notes: "Dear brain, you can be quiet now." or how to Empower Your Mindset - Conquer Negative Thoughts and Lead with Confidence** *Introduction:* - Welcome to an empowering episode designed specifically for school leaders like you! - In this episode, we'll explore the fascinating world of self-talk and its impact on our lives as educators. - The start of a new school year is the perfect t...

In this episode join us as we dive into the world of education and problem-solving.  Our focus is on the persistent challenge faced by school principals – unmotivated teachers.  Discover how a creative approach, using the powerful Zwicky Box technique, helps a school principal explore unconventional solutions to boost teacher motivation.  From identifying key factors to fostering a positive school...

It is crucial to balance the need for teacher support with you and your responsibilities.   I know by implementing these strategies, you can effectively manage the timing of when teachers pop-in.    If you address these underlying needs first, provide appropriate channels for communication and support your life will be so much easier.    You'll be able to minimize the occurrence of that inconvenie...

As principals, we dedicate ourselves to the success of our students and schools throughout the academic year. However, it's crucial to remember that we also need time for rest and rejuvenation. Today, we'll explore practical strategies that will allow you to make the most of your summer break, ensuring you return in the fall feeling refreshed and energized. Let's dive right in! Our first key topic...

What's interesting about effective leadership is it's also about how to be an effective anything, effective life, coach, effective parent, effective friend, effective human being.  So to be an effective leader, he must first start from the authentic part of who you are. Each of us has an inner being. As you may call it a. spirit, a source, whatever is not instinct or what's going on in a primitive...

In This Episode: Learn why our reality may not be working Learn how to create different results Why we try to change actions before mindset Meditation for The End of the School Year Learn more about how our thoughts create our reality at www.lynnhardin.com  

In this Episode: The end of the school year drama and fatigue Why being tired is not an emergency Why circumstances are not the problem How our thoughts create our reality All problems are thought problems that can be solved at the level of the mind How to motivate ourselves and students How to take massive action to achieve desired results Reach out to Lynn with questions or concerns at lynn@lynn...

What's in This Episode: My personal and professional background on setting boundaries with teachers What is a boundary? The three steps to setting successful boundaries For more information or to contact Lynn go to https://www.lynnhardin.com/

What's in This Episode: * Meet Jethro Jones, national award-winning former school leader. podcaster, and author  * What is the greatest challenge assistant principals face at this time? * What does building a safe community provide * You are normal if disappointed * How to show up and get the job you seek * Learn about the workshop Move Up designed for assistant principals Take a QUIZ and find out...

What's in This Episode: My personal and professional background on surviving the end of the school year What is resistance and why does it persist? What it means when there is a school days left countdown posted Why the human brain sees everything as scary What is the principal's superpower? For more information or to contact Lynn go to https://www.lynnhardin.com/

What's in This Episode: My personal and professional background and how I got into coaching. Who this podcast is for and what it is designed to accomplish. What life coaching is all about. The only true way of relieving painful thoughts, feelings and actions that do not serve us. What is a root cause of a problem vs the symptoms of the problem, and why you need to know the difference. For more inf...

About the host Lynn Hardin is a Retired Elementary School Principal and Certified Life Coach for educators.  She understands the stress and anxiety associated with being a principal and leading a school.  She is a wife, mother, grandmother, dog lover, and artist.  She is passionate about helping principals have less stress and more success to live happier and healthier lives.  Connect on Instagram...

In this episode we are talking to Ashley Wolf a teacher, librarian, and life coach about the shift in teachers' mental health and the impact of mindset on a classroom. About the Guest Ashley Wolf is the host for podcast The Teacher Mindset Coach for teachers who want to do the hard work to up-level themselves and have fun along the way.  Ashley rocks your world through mindset stories, strategies...

Rhonda Farr, a Certified Life Coach, joins The Principal Podcast to discuss emotional intelligence and emotional intimacy.   Rhonda Farr works with high performers who are struggling in their relationships and marriage. She helps people who thrive at work, but can’t connect emotionally or physically in relationships.  She says about herself that emotions are her jam! Processing them, healing them....

Jane Pilger, a Master Certified Life Coach, joins The Principal Podcast to discuss the phenomena of binge eating and how to support yourself instead of shame yourself.  As women and educators, we understand that food takes up a lot of mental space. Jane and Lynn discuss: Jane shares what a Master Certified Coach is and why she decided to become one and work with women who want to stop binging and...

Relationship Coach Kari Lynn Morgan and Former Principal and Life Coach Lynn Hardin got together over tea and chatted about the following Transitions from work to home Communication Skills for getting what you need Connection creating safety Relationships being important because we work with people The power in expressing one's concerns Parent complaints misnomer chickens Her favorite teacher and...

Happy New Year and this is the month that we put the pedal to the metal for advancing student learning.  There are three random tools that are making my new year fun, simple, and productive.  They are easy to implement and can be used for all ages. The three new things that I'm doing for the new year and I invite you to join me is to add a sensory experience using your five senses to your planning...

Choosing a word of the year is a great alternative to doing New Year's resolutions. Which I'm not a big fan of because I don't, they've never worked for me. I personally don't know anyone else they've ever worked for, and the research shows that about 99% of us give up by January 19th. Plus, there are a lot of other ways to fulfill one's purpose, to accomplish goals, to live our best life to to ma...