The Principal Liner Notes Podcast

In honor of the June 1, 1967 release of "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" by The Beatles, we take time for a quick salute to an album that changed my life. This masterpiece is also the basis for my book, #ThePepperEffect. The book was published in June 2018 and we are going to celebrate its 5th birthday with an upcoming series of podcast album tracks. We are going to explore each of the four...

This is another impromptu morning commute episode. We focus on the Right Focus. Pitfalls and setbacks distract. Focusing on the good is essential. What about this episode inspired you? Please share and tag me on Instagram @smgaillard or LinkedIn at Sean Gaillard.    Please be sure to subscribe to this episode and share a positive comment. It does help.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsW...

This is another morning commute episode inspired by the creative perseverance of The Kinks. Perseverance is the antidote for The Impostor Syndrome. We explore in this reflective episode. What about this episode inspired you? Please share and tag me on Instagram @smgaillard or LinkedIn at Sean Gaillard.    Please be sure to subscribe to this episode and share a positive comment. It does h...

Another impromptu morning commute episode inspired by the series finale of “Mad Men.” Caution: I reveal the ending of this series so beware of spoiler alerts! What about this episode inspired you? Please share and tag me on Instagram @smgaillard or LinkedIn at Sean Gaillard.    Please be sure to subscribe to this episode and share a positive comment. It does help.  Hosted by Simplec...

May 16, 1966 marks the release of “Pet Sounds” by The Beach Boys. Every year, we celebrate the impact of this concept album. Here’s another morning commute digital carpool episode. What about this episode inspired you? Please share and tag me on Instagram @smgaillard or LinkedIn at Sean Gaillard.    Please be sure to subscribe to this episode and share a positive comment. It does help.&n...

We connect “Let It Be” by The Beatles to Mother’s Day What about this episode inspired you? Please share and tag me on Instagram @smgaillard or LinkedIn at Sean Gaillard.    Please be sure to subscribe to this episode and share a positive comment. It does help.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal dat...

This episode is produced in honor of all teachers everywhere who take sad songs and them better for children. A nod to "Hey Jude" by The Beatles being used to great effect in a recent episode of "Ted Lasso." What about this episode inspired you? Please share and tag me on Instagram @smgaillard or LinkedIn at Sean Gaillard.    Please be sure to subscribe to this episode and share a positi...

A special morning commute episode in honor of my oldest daughter’s birthday What about this episode inspired you? Please share and tag me on Instagram @smgaillard or LinkedIn at Sean Gaillard.    Please be sure to subscribe to this episode and share a positive comment. It does help.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection a...

Executive Leadership Coach and Consultant Beth Napleton stops by #PrincipalLinerNotes for a truly upbeat conversation on leadership. I really enjoyed having Beth on the podcast. We could have kept talking for another hour! Our conversation touches on a wide range of topics: -3 tips for school leaders to build a goal-oriented team -Staying true to your authentic core as a leader -Strengths-Based Le...

In this impromptu morning commute episode, we take a look at Brian Wilson of The Beach Boys and his creative courage to produce “Good Vibrations.” What about this episode inspired you? Please share and tag me on Instagram @smgaillard or LinkedIn at Sean Gaillard.    Please be sure to subscribe to this episode and share a positive comment. It does help.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsW...

Author and Investigative Reporter Alexandra Robbins stops by #PrincipalLinerNotes to discuss her latest book, The Teachers: A Year Inside America's Most Vulnerable, Important Profession. We discuss the book and the necessity for teacher advocacy. Connect with Alexandra Robbins on Twitter https://twitter.com/AlexndraRobbins Linktree Site for More Author Info and Ordering The Teachers: https://linkt...

It’s another impromptu carpool episode. We explore the power of the nod as a necessary ingredient in collaboration. What about this episode inspired you? Please share and tag me on Instagram @smgaillard or LinkedIn at Sean Gaillard.    Please be sure to subscribe to this episode and share a positive comment. It does help.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.co...

In this quick episode, I share what is currently inspiring me from my turntable and bookshelf. I would love to hear what is inspiring you from your turntable or bookshelf. Please share in comments or post on Social Media using #PrincipalLinerNotes hashtag. What about this episode inspired you? Please share and tag me on Instagram @smgaillard or LinkedIn at Sean Gaillard.    Please be sur...

Tune in for a special announcement on a very special guest coming to #PrincipalLinerNotes! What about this episode inspired you? Please share and tag me on Instagram @smgaillard or LinkedIn at Sean Gaillard.    Please be sure to subscribe to this episode and share a positive comment. It does help.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about o...

What happens when a bandmate leaves? Tune in for connections to a fictional band that lost a bandmate and played the gig anyway. This episode is dedicated to Assistant Principals everywhere in honor of National Assistant Principal Week! What about this episode inspired you? Please share and tag me on Instagram @smgaillard or LinkedIn at Sean Gaillard.    Please be sure to subscribe to th...

We will explore how important it is to find your leadership groove—giving voice and action to your core as a leader like various bands found their voice on their respective 3rd album. Another morning commute episode! What about this episode inspired you? Please share and tag me on Instagram @smgaillard or LinkedIn at Sean Gaillard.    Please be sure to subscribe to this episode and share...

Learn how to combat Loneliness Fatigue in another morning commute episode featuring a story on Elvis & The Beatles. What about this episode inspired you? Please share and tag me on Instagram @smgaillard or LinkedIn at Sean Gaillard.    Please be sure to subscribe to this episode and share a positive comment. It does help.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswiz...

In a moving and upbeat hour, Gregg Behr & Ryan Rydzewski, authors of When You Wonder, You're Learning: Mister Rogers' Enduring Lessons for Raising Creative, Curious, Caring Kids, share the legacy of Fred Rogers. This is more than just a nostalgic look back at a wonderful children's television; rather, it is three friends engaged in connected conversation honoring the positive, life-changing impact...

Sometimes we have to put aside our baggage at the count-in and play with the band. What about this episode inspired you? Please share and tag me on Instagram @smgaillard or LinkedIn at Sean Gaillard.    Please be sure to subscribe to this episode and share a positive comment. It does help.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our colle...

Another morning commute free-form episode all recorded in one take in my car. Learn how playing to 18 people like The Beatles did is a lesson in perseverance. What about this episode inspired you? Please share and tag me on Instagram @smgaillard or LinkedIn at Sean Gaillard.    Please be sure to subscribe to this episode and share a positive comment. It does help.  Hosted by Simplec...

Principal Jon Wennstrom guests on this episode to talk about the importance of building leadership in the schoolhouse. Jon shares lessons from Superman, Miles Davis and Captain Kirk as ways to illustrate the Why of building leadership capacity in others.  Jon is the proud principal of Riley Upper Elementary School in Livonia, Michigan. He is also Zone 6 Director for NAESP. Follow Jon on Twitter: h...

In another impromptu morning commute episode, I take a page for reflection on the nature of the pause. References to The Beatles, of course! What about this episode inspired you? Please share and tag me on Instagram @smgaillard or LinkedIn at Sean Gaillard.    Please be sure to subscribe to this episode and share a positive comment. It does help.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz co...

Episode 104 is a wide-ranging conversation with Tom Caufield. Tom is a composer and guitarist based in Clemmons, North Carolina. His most recent album is "Reversing the Polarity (Pieces 167-175)." We discuss his latest work and lifelong influences. Of course, we delve into The Beatles! The episode ends with Tom challenging me to some Beatles Trivial Pursuit questions. Tom shares his insights on in...

In this episode, we revisit the infamous rejection of The Beatles auditioning for Decca Records. We explore the realm of rejection as a catalyst for possibility. This episode was recorded during my morning commute! What about this episode inspired you? Please share and tag me on Instagram @smgaillard or LinkedIn at Sean Gaillard.    Please be sure to subscribe to this episode and share a...

Educator and author, Lis Bostwick, stops by #PrincipalLinerNotes for an engaging conversation on innovation, collaboration, and sparking joy in education. Lis speaks about some of her favorite songs. We also give sincere nods to Tom Petty and Ben Folds. Lis is an old friend and longtime supporter of #PrincipalLinerNotes. It is a joy having this inspiring and insightful voice on the podcast at last...