School Leader Vibes

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we discuss 2024 and our new goals for 2025! Thanks for a great year. Wishing you and yours the best in 2025! Please check us out on IG @BecomingAPrincipalPodcast Thanks for listening!!! Best,  Matt and Jordan 

Send us Fan Mail In this insightful episode, we sit down with Dr. Alison Yeung, an expert in social media, smartphones, and youth mental health, to explore the profound impact of digital technology on today’s younger generations. Dr. Yeung dives into the complexities of online behavior, the risks and rewards of maintaining a public presence, and how leadership plays a critical role in shaping digi...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we discuss the challenge of finding your leadership voice. We also delve into how we maintain authenticity and keep a positive self-concept, especially as a new school leader. Please check us out on IG @BecomingAPrincipalPodcast Thanks for listening!!! Best,  Matt and Jordan 

Send us Fan Mail In this episode Matt and Jordan discuss what aspiring Principals can do while they are discerning and then waiting for a position!   Please share the show and check us out on IG @BecomingAPrincipalPodcast Have a great day!

Send us Fan Mail In this episode Matt and Jordan Discuss the Inevitable nature of feeling like an imposter as you step into a school leadership position, and how to handle that. Also - we discuss how leaders that are doing important things will be criticized. It is easy to play it safe to avoid criticism, but is that really the best way to lead? Hope you enjoy the conversation.:) Please share the...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode Matt and Jordan discuss how nostalgia regarding our own educational experience can negatively impact the current educational experience for our students today! We definitely love thinking about "Back in the Day...." but is that productive to help our students today? Please leave a review or share and catch us on IG @BecomingAPerincipalPodcast

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Monday Motivation Jordan shares his experience observing the humble leaders around him. There are leadership lessons to be learned everywhere! Sometimes we just need to be aware of the greatness that surrounds us! Please share with that special leader in your life!  Have a great day :)

Send us Fan Mail In this episode Jordan and Matt discuss a "Letter To A Young Activists During Troubled Times"  by Clarissa Pinkola Estés, Ph. D. and how educational leaders need to remain hopeful. Here is the link to the letter. Keep hope alive friends!

Send us Fan Mail In this Monday Motivation epsiode Matt share his perspective on taking time to reset. If you listen close enough, you might even hear his dog barking! Please share this episode with an aspiring Principal you know! Check us out on IG @BecomingAPrincipalPodcast

Send us Fan Mail In this episode Jordan and Matt discuss common traps that take them away from their primary role as instructional leaders. Please share and check us out on IG @BecomingAPrincipalPodcast

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Monday Motivation Jordan discusses how being a dream champion empowers not just the dreamer, but others as well! :)

Send us Fan Mail In this episode Matt and Jordan chat with Dr. Steve Sider! Steve is associate dean and professor in the Faculty of Education at Wilfrid Laurier University where he teaches courses in global education, school leadership, and inclusive education. He currently holds three Canadian national research grants examining inclusive leadership practices of Canadian school principals. He trav...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode Jordan and Matt discuss listener questions, and provide insight on non-teaching roles, and approaches to courageous conversations. Subscribe to the show feed on your favourite player and leave us a review! If you know someone interested in school leadership - please share! Follow us on IG @BecomingAPrincipalPodcast

Send us Fan Mail In this episode Matt and Jordan discuss an HBR article titled, "Every Leader Needs to Navigate These 7 Tensions". Matt and Jordan explore how the tensions described in the article play our in their leadership roles. If you enjoyed this episode please leave a review and share with someone you think might be interested in becoming a principal! Check us our on IG @BecomingA...

Send us Fan Mail In this edition of Monday Motivation Matt gets real about some of the demands of the job, and offers perspective on how to handle those demands. Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast on your favourite podcast player, and share with anyone you think might be interested in becoming a principal! IG @becomingaprincipalpodcast 

Send us Fan Mail In this episode Jordan and Matt discuss their top 5 reasons to consider the road less travelled and become a Principal! Leave a review, and check us out on IG @BecomingaPrincipalPodcast

Send us Fan Mail In this "Monday Motivator" Jordan shares a story about students that lead without seeking validation. 

Send us Fan Mail In this episode Jordan and Matt welcome an amazing school leader to the podcast. Heather Papp is a school leader from Ontario, Canada with a wide range of leadership experience. In this episode Heather reflects on her time as a teacher and administrator. We know you will find her story and her perspective inspiring!  Please leave a review and check us our on IG @BecomingaPrincipal...

Send us Fan Mail In this edition of Monday Motivation Matt talks about intentionality! Focusing on the important things and not getting caught up only doing low yield tasks! Find us on IG @Becomingaprincipalpodcast

Send us Fan Mail In this episode Matt and Jordan discuss 5 discernment questions to help you on your path to becoming a school leader. Thanks for listening.  Please share with any aspiring school leaders that you know!  Leave a review, and check us out on IG @Becomingaprincipalpodcast

Send us Fan Mail Don’t underestimate the impact that being a great colleague can have on school culture! Go be a great colleague today 😀🙏❤️ Share with anyone who is interested in becoming a principal and leave a review! Catch up with us on IG @Becomingaprincipalpodcast

Send us Fan Mail In this episode Matt reflects on the lessons learned during his first year Vice-Principal. 

Send us Fan Mail In This Episode Matt and Jordan answer some listener questions! Thanks for the engagement!

Send us Fan Mail In this episode Matt and Jordan discuss when they knew they were ready to leave the classroom to pursue the role of administrator. 

Send us Fan Mail In this episode Jordan shares some reflections on his first year in a new leadership role as a high school principal.