Urban Principal: Leadership Lessons

This episode looks at a recent school district policy to prohibit cell phones in the classroom to increase engagement.

This episode looks at starting the school year on a positive note while building relationships for a successful year!

This episode continues our discussion on leadership/superbosses and how they find and keep talent.

This episode continues our discussion on what makes a superboss and the character traits these effective leaders exhibit.

This episode looks at effective leadership and research done on what makes a Superboss and looks at the work of Sydney Finkelstein.

Relationships are the cornerstone of being an effective leader. Build relationships, build unity!

The words your organization uses can help to invite school success. It is important to think about the messages you are sending.

Leaders are in the best position to support others. Developing the potential within each staff member can have a tremendous impact on your culture.

This episode looks at a recent state law change prohibiting the suspension of students pre-k to second grade.

Music is an excellent tool to motivate staff, increase creativity and stimulate the right side of the brain. Principals can use music many ways to increase the positivity of the culture.

As principals start planning for a new year don’t underestimate the power of simplifying as a school. Limiting initiatives, and priorities and ensuring everything integrates together can make a smoother year.

This episode discusses some of the ways for leaders to grow staff, use strengths and keep the best people.

This is the team of year that we again have teachers exiting in large numbers. What is the cause and what can we do?

As a principal it is important to celebrate successes, empower staff and make a positive ripple effect ending the year.

This episode looks at some of the needs in developing effective principals in moving leadership forward.

This episode reflects on the leadership of Warren Buffett and the parallels to other successful leaders.

Leaders constantly are problem-solving and facing issues. It is easier to handle if you have a positive culture that empowers staff and teams to help carry the load.

This episode looks at the power of determination in moving a leader forward. Anything is possible if you are determined.

This episode talks about addressing negativity with the power of shared experiences, positivity and gratitude.

This episode talks about providing professional growth opportunities through professional conferences for you and your staff.

This episode reminds us to be a positive influence as we complete the year strong making the decisions of a pack leader.

This episode looks at making a paradigm shift in the time needed to create change. Principals can move the organization in a new positive direction.

This episode looks at the importance of creating a classroom and school environment which gives everyone the base to excel.

Leaders need to give themselves permission to take a break and reboot your body, mind and spirit, so you can be the leader your staff deserves.

On daily basis, your words have the power to impact others. As a leader, you can intentionally impact others with your words and build a better culture.