The Principal's Office Podcast

All failed charter schools can be traced back to the actions or non-actions of the governing board. With so much at stake, student learning, millions of dollars in public funds, and safety of all humans on the campus, what I have found is that when it comes to effective governance practices it has very little to do with the challenges of governance as it does with the behavior of the people on the...

Every day, schools have hundreds, maybe thousands of individuals running through your school. Each one follows schedules, systems, and procedures that they have learned. If you have toured as many schools as I have, it becomes very clear when a school is disorganized. Listen to this episode and gain clear strategies and processes for ensuring operations is not impacting your academics. Go to tenin...

I am sure you have visited other schools but have you ever taken the time to be a guest in your own school? Have you ever arrived on campus through the car line when the families do? Ever look for a parking space during the middle of the day? Ever entered the building through the mindset and perspective of a first-time parent or job applicant? This Indicator is ALL about your care for the facility...

Cash is the oxygen that drives your school’s ultimate success. Without it, operations are challenging, ineffective and stressful. There is a solution. Listen to this episode to get a clear strategy to ensure your charter school will always be operating in the black. Get a copy of the book and take your High Performance Assessment at tenindicators.com

Charter schools would not exist if it was not for parent engagement and stakeholder partnerships. Indicator 6, Parent and Stakeholder Partnerships, will provide you with key systems and strategies to engage all levels of stakeholders to partner up and support around the school. Take your free 10 Indicators assessment at tenindicators.com #charterschools #engagement #parents

Indicator 5 is a Healthy School Culture Conducive for Learning. There's one thing that great schools all have in common, and that's they have great organizational culture, a very healthy culture. Culture is everything because culture eats vision for breakfast and strategy for lunch. This episode unpacks the substandards and shares impact around creating a culture of high performance. Once complete...

Indicator 4, A Sustained High-Quality Administrative, Teaching, and Support Staff, will be the most challenging but most important indicator of all. It is all about people development because leadership expert John Maxwell, said, “The single biggest way to impact an organization is to focus on leadership development. There is almost no limit to the potential of an organization that recruits good p...

Indicator 3, Focusing on the Quality of Student Work through a Data-Driven Culture, truly answers the organizational health question, how will we succeed? This indicator is focusing on the quality of student work as demonstrated through a data-driven culture. Lauren and I unpack the substandards while providing better strategies. When you are finished listening, go to tenindicators.com to take you...

Indicator 2, The Quality Work of the School, can be best summarized with the great quote, a goal without a plan is just a wish. In this podcast episode Lauren and I unpack the importance of setting and writing down goals and having a clear strategy and written down plan to accomplish them. When you are finished listening, go to tenindicators.com to take your assessment and purchase your book. #goa...

A Clear and Sustained Mission and Vision is the first and possibly most important of the 10 Indicators of High Performing Charter Schools. It’s mainly because with clarity and sustainability, school leaders can lead with consistency. Consistency in their decision-making and focus. Focus on what is getting the best results year after year. Learn the three key substandards of this indicator, then ta...

Charter school enrollment is on the rise across the country. So are charter school closings…That’s why every charter school leader, board member and charter school proponent should read my new book, the first of its kind, 10 Indicators of High Performing Charter Schools. It’s based on 20+ years of application and best practices research. Hear the origin story behind this birth of this book. #chart...

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You might not be able to start over, but you can start right now and begin creating a strong ending, by living out your legacy by intentionally living these two leadership laws every minute of the day! Maxwell Leadership Certified coaches, Jo Ann Hallway and Jennifer Killen joined be on this deep conversation on living your legacy THROUGH the people you serve. After this session, I've realized it'...

Every leader is either a lifter or a limiter of people. If you limit people, you limit not only them but yourself. But if you lift them up, then there is no telling how far they- or you - can go. In this episode, fellow school leader and Maxwell Certified Coach Ted Duncan and I discuss two critical Laws of Leadership from John Maxwell's 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership. The Law of Empowerment and...

Do you know what your priorities are? Are you aware of what factor truly determines whether or not you will be successful today? In this podcast episode we discuss two key leadership laws and their impact they are having on your school. Special guest, educator and leadership coach Brett Clark joins us as we discuss the Law of the Big Mo and Law of Priorities. Learn more about Brett at Brett-Clarke...

People must first buy into the leaders before they will buy into the mission and vision. In this episode, special guest and Maxwell Leadership Coach Jo Ann Hall and I, discuss two of Maxwell's 21 Laws and their impact in education. Learn more about JoAnn: https://www.johncmaxwellgroup.com/joannhall/ Join our Leader's Journey Study: https://www.leaders-building-leaders.com/offers/r22XtQtE/checkout...

As a school leader you are always telescopic on the future, and microscopic on the now. Here are nine questions as a school leader I am asking myself and my team to ensure we are working towards better overall results. Links to resources: Principal Checklist: https://www.leaders-building-leaders.com/school-improvement-checklist #leadership #school

Struggling through growth can be hard. But there are three key actions you can take to move from struggles to success. I'll share these three through a lesson leadership expert John Maxwell taught me. #growthmindset #awareness #leadership

I'll share the true purpose to goal setting and a framework I have used for the last six years to achieve a life I never dreamed possible. Seeking a personal growth program that works? Join our Empowerment Mentoring Community https://www.leaders-building-leaders.com/offers/FVg7NPrD

If you Google Secret to Success you will get millions of articles about the secrets to success. There is no secret...there is a formula however and I'll share it with you in a multiple part series. #success #growth #mindset #goals

Spring is for recruiting...and your top people are shopping for who is going to feed their hunger for growth and opportunity. I share three key elements to creating an environment where people want to work forever! #growth #growthmindset #culture #charterschools #recruitment #hiringtalent Links mentioned: E-Book on 10 Indicators of High Performing Charter Schools: https://www.leaders-building-lead...

This episode focuses on how to plan your day so you are focused on the right work and being more productive and less active! I'll share my thoughts on award winning book, Eat that Frog, and provide the strategies to prioritize your day and execute at the highest level.

Today's guest, Budd Dingwall, is a two time principal of a National Blue Ribbon school, valued member of the school leadership community, mentor and friend to so many. Today Budd shares letters he's received over his 50 years in education. These letters helped him formulate his Ten Principles for Principals. If you'd like a copy, email budd.dingwall@gmail.com

Rules without relationships equals resistance. Here are eight key strategies you can utilize as a leader to build momentum and overcome resistance from your team or organization. Go to https://www.leaders-building-leaders.com/all-programs and use the coupon code Holiday50 to save 50% on all programs

Since the pandemic the usage of legal and illegal substances has risen to significant proportions with over one third of people reporting they have increased their daily usage over the last two years. As a recovering addict, I felt compelled to share a little of my story while inviting a fellow brother to share his. Our hope, that we can help one person overcome their battle with addiction. Links...