Urban Principal: Leadership Lessons

This episode continues to stress the importance of working with people. As leaders, what are things we can do when building a collaborative culture? We can learn from the tips of the successful CEO, Bill Campbell, and his ability to coach others.

This episode uses different resources to illustrate the importance of people. As leaders we develop a positive culture through taking care of people.

This episode talks about looking at your organization and what you are concentrating on while setting goals to make a hedgehog focus on needed practices.

Leaders, are you setting goals and getting ready for the last half of the year? It can often be overwhelming as we think of everything we want to improve. It is important to stay positive and keep moving forward. Your attitude can make a difference as you set the course.

This episode wraps up another successful year and looks at our Spotify wrapped data and growth of our podcast.

This episode continues our discussion around how leaders work to improve the status quo while making positive changes. More examples of things I did as a leader to promote effective needed change are given.

This episode talks about how leaders work to improve the status quo while making positive changes. I give examples of things I did as a leader to promote effective needed change.

This episode refers to a recent study on project-based learning. As educators, we have can increase academic scores while increasing student engagement and the joy of learning.

Leadership is about being grateful for those around you and on your team. This episode goes into the impact a simple “thank you” can make and discusses a leader’s ability to influence others.

It is the time of year to remember to be grateful. Developing an attitude of gratitude can help you grow and survive as a leader. In fact, anyone can benefit from being grateful.

This episode talks about the dip in morale that usually occurs this time of year. As a leader it is important to keep pushing the positives to get through the hard months.

This episode talks about moving up the career ladder and making sure they are the right moves for you.

This episode continues our discussion on the legacy you leave as a leader. Leaders have the ability to influence others, let’s make it a positive!

What legacy will you leave as a leader? How will people remember you? This episode looks at the legacy of a leader and the difference you can make in the lives of others.

This episode talks about the loneliness of leadership and how easy it is to be misunderstood. You can rebuild with mindfulness, hope and compassion.

This episode looks at the effect high expectations can have on students. Encouragement and belief in others can make the difference in students and staff.

This episode looks at the principal factor and effective principals. Using Kafele, Whitaker, Gordon and Decker for insight.

This episode looks at a quick review of the 56th annual Poll of the Public’s Attitudes Toward the Public Schools (formerly the Gallup/PDK Poll).

This episode talks about building your strength as a team and also summarizes some of the principles in Stick Together by Jon Gordon and Kate Leavell.

This episode discusses the need for leaders to have grit in order to become the best they can can be. It is imperative to move forward and continue to be resilient, positive leader.

This episode pays tribute to a fellow colleague and principal, Cara Riggs. She recently passed away from cancer. Her caring leadership will be remembered and her strong belief in the success of all kids.

This episode looks at a recent ASCD interview with Baruti Kafele on coaching and supporting new teachers. What are things leaders can do to provide needed support?

Branding and marketing are an important aspect to promoting your organization. As a leader, not only are you building a positive culture you are pushing it out to others.

The episode reminds every leaders to make sure we are taking care of ourselves, staying healthy and maintaining a positive perspective. It so important to keep your life in order and your priorities where they need to be!

This episode talks about preparing for the new school year with drive, desire and determination. I had the opportunity to join in this excitement with an empowered staff.