The Principal's Office Podcast

In this final book study episode, we discuss the keys to healthy and effective governance and how a high performing school leader engages families. Grab your copy of the book and supplemental resources at: www.tenindictors.com

Cash is the oxygen that drives the overall programming, however, understanding what drives vitality and programming. Our team talks through the best practices when it comes to charter school finances, operation and capacity based on the book, The Ten Indicators of High Performing Charter Schools. go to: www.tenindicators.com to learn more about the book.

This podcast episode covers 20 questions asked to your mentor in the areas of: - Time management - Creating Buy In - Finishing the 4th Quarter Strong - Goal Setting - Vision Casting - School Culture Links Mentioned: 15 Minute Miracle: https://www.leaders-building-leaders.com/Time-Management-Tool School Evaluation: www.tenindicators.com (book and assessment button) Principal Quarterly: https://www.leaders-building-leaders.com/SchoolLeaderChecklists

This session we review and provide resources of the three indicators that will create the most change in your school: 1. Staff supervision and development 2. A behavior based hiring process that works 3. Defining the culture you desire to see and have throughout the school community Get the book and take the assessment: www.tenindicators.com

Today's session, special guest and high performing principal Ted Duncan and I discussed: 1. Why it's critical to have established and written down academic goals 2.The importance of an agreed upon and clearly defined education plan 3. How to oversee this plan and discuss data that matters Buy the book at www.tenindicators.com Learn more at Ted at brevardacademy.org and The Duncan Dispatch at https://www.linkedin.com/in/theduncandispatch/ #academics #highperformance #charterschools #instructionalleadership

Sustained Mission and Vision Join the study and buy the book www.tenindicators.com #highperformance #charterschools #leadership

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 board. Listen to this short overview of Indicator 10 and then grab yourself a copy of the book at www.tenindicators.com #governance #charterschools

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 tenindicators.com to get your copy of the book. #systems #policy

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. #facility #operations #clean

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 completed, go tenindicators.com and take your assessment and buy a book for the whole team! #culture #charterschools

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 people, raises them up as leaders, and continually develops them.” This podcast episode will share the substandards of this indicator while providing you better practices strategies in growing the capacity of your team. Go to tenindicators.com to take your assessment and receive your copy of the book.

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 your assessment and get your book.

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. #goals #charterschool

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 take the assessment to see how your school ranks at tenindicators.com Purchase your book at tenindicators.com #mission #vision #clarity #charterschools

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. #charterschools #highperformance

Download the workbook and resources here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1c6eJ0gztAPJt6iMU2Jed8s-53tbdf4mY?usp=drive_link

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's no longer a goal to lead the best school or company IN the world. It's about being the best school and company FOR the world. What about you? How would your obituary read? When you read it, will you be happy with the world's assessment of your life? If you're like me (and most people I would guess), there are some changes that you'd like to make. Listen to this session and write your legacy statement and begin living it tomorrow! #legacy #leadership

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 The Law of the Picture.

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.com

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 Jo Ann Hall has been the Dean of Economic and Workforce Development at Moraine Park Technical College since 2002. Her team works with business and industry to assess their needs and provide talent management solutions that maximize individual and organizational performance. In addition, she oversees the college's prison education, dislocated individuals and community program offerings. Jo Ann has prior manufacturing experience in production, order operations, continuous improvement, and production and inventory control. Jo Ann received her MBA in Global Management from the University of Phoenix and holds a B.B.A. in Production/Operations Management from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. She holds certifications from the Human Capital Institute in Strategic Workforce Planning and Human Capital Strategist. In addition, she is a certified Stewart Leadership assessment coach, a certified Franklin Covey trainer, a DISC certified behavioral consultant, and a John Maxwell certified speaker/trainer.

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-leaders.com/10Indicators Teacher Feedback Tools: https://www.leaders-building-leaders.com/teacher-evaluations Quarterly Principal Checklist: https://www.leaders-building-leaders.com/school-improvement-checklist Empowerment Tools: https://www.leaders-building-leaders.com/communication-tools

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 shared: Buy the book:https://buddyc.org/ Email Buddy: buddycauthor@gmail.com Find a meeting: https://www.aa.org/find-aa https://www.gamblersanonymous.org/ga/locations https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline

Learn the story of LIFT Ireland, a project with a goal to transform the country of Ireland through peer-learning roundtable discussions based on VALUES. Learn the here to there story directly from co-founder Joanne Hession and take advantage of the special opportunity to learn the roundtable process! Lift Ireland: https://liftireland.ie/ #values #transformation #leadership #growth Fill out this for to be eligible to participate in the RoundTable Training: https://www.leaders-building-leaders.com/Lift-Training

As part of our High Performing School Leader Series Superintendent Shannon Stein of Lake Norman Charter Superintendent was our keynote speaker during "Legends Night" and added incredible value to our charter leaders that came to learn how they can create greater impact on their community. Shannon laid out for us how she has led Lake Norman Charter School from a good school to a great school. Here were my takeaways: 1. Set Your Guiding Principles 2. Focus on Mission and Vision First 3. Build a Strong Board 4. Recruit and Develop Your Team 5. Hire great people and get out of their way 6. Set your strategic goals 7. Review and communicate your data often 8. Solve problems as close to the problem as possible 9. Check your ego and never be afraid of feedback as a leader Thank you Shannon for making a difference tonight. Learn more about Lake Norman Charter here: https://www.lncharter.org/

Our latest Principal's Office Podcast guest Jennifer Killen leads one of the most successful public charter schools in all of North Carolina. But it always was not this way. Hear Jennifer's HERE TO THERE story as she shares the strategies she implemented (personally and professionally) to grow from from substitute teacher to Executive Director overseeing more than $50,000,000 in assets, leading over 200 adults who are impacting the lives of over 1,900 students daily! Through strategic planning and a focus on developing talented people, Jennifer and her team have navigated an underperforming K-12 college prep school to one of the highest performing and most sought place to work in Gaston County, Piedmont Community Charter School. Learn how she recruited and developed a leadership team that is second to none and ensures that Piedmont is an environment for personal and professional growth. Jennifer goes on to share how she utilized her finance background to ensure every dollar went towards educating students, developing adults and growing Piedmont! Jennifer has been a peer, colleague, mentor and friend of mine since 2013. I know you will gain great insight and ideas from this interview. Be sure to subscribe so you will get updated on when each episode drops! Other links from the interview. Piedmont Community Charter School: https://pccharter.org/ Download the e-Book on high performing charter schools: https://www.leaders-building-leaders.com/10Indicators

As a leader your job is to solve problems, but how do you know you are solving the right problem? Learn the three levels of problems and the strategies to ensure high level thinking creates better understanding, positive outcomes and better relationships. Apply to join our Inner Circle: https://lbleaders.mykajabi.com/school-principal-mastermind

Vanessa Baker is the Executive Director at Socrates Academy, a high performing charter school in Matthews, North Carolina. Vanessa shares with us how she develops the leaders around her while creating a healthy and viable learning environment serving over 900 students in their expanding public charter school. https://www.socratesacademy.us/ #leadershipdevelopment #charterschools #highperformance #recruitment #teacherdevelopment

Start a schoolwide GRATITUDE JOURNAL!!!! Just thinking thoughts of gratitude makes you measurably happier, regardless of whether or not you act on them. Watch this video and take this easy step to build relationships, confidence and team unity! Go to: https://www.schoolleadershipmaderealsimple.com/

Having a personal growth plan is the one daily strategy that will ensure you will live your best life while leading your team and organization to new heights. In this lesson I share what I have learned and applied from my nine years being mentored and equipped by transformational expert John Maxwell. Links Mentioned: Live2Lead:https://www.leaders-building-leaders.com/john-maxwell-live2lead-Raleigh InnerCircle: https://www.leaders-building-leaders.com/school-principal-mastermind

HUGE OPPORTUNITY HERE…DON'T MISS IT With all these teachers that left the profession out there now in ”regular jobs” not serving their purpose seems more like an opportunity to bring talent back to your school. Here are 5 things I would start doing now to get way ahead of hiring season. Download e-Book:https://www.leaders-building-leaders.com/10Indicators

Hear from one of the TOP principals in North Carolina Geoff Gorski as he shares what makes Envision Science Academy so successful and how he has grown through his professional career from teacher assistant to high performing principal. Geoff also shares how he maintains balance and harmony under difficult working conditions. Law of Environment Blog: https://www.leaders-building-leaders.com/blog/have-you-found-the-right-environment-to-grow-personally-and-professionally-law-of-environment Envision Science Academy: https://www.esaeagles.com/ *Check out their outdoor projects and new garden Big Sky Picture: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10102254268440176&type=3 Download 10 Indicators e-Book: https://www.leaders-building-leaders.com/10Indicators

Try this accountability strategy and watch your team soar to new heights! Download my book: https://www.leaders-building-leaders.com/10Indicators Check out our programs: https://www.leaders-building-leaders.com/all-programs

It's been almost ten years but we have a book to share with you. The Ten Indicators of High Performing Charter Schools is a step by step guide to designing the highest performing public school in your community. Gain clarity on what are the Indicators of High Performance and how the management team, teachers and board can work together. Get proven methods and strategies with a step by step process on how to implement new initiatives and empower your team. Download your FREE copy: https://www.leaders-building-leaders.com/10Indicators

I believe that rules without relationships equals resistance. Implement these two relationship building strategies during your inservice days to ensure your strategic plans and initiatives thrive this year! Download our Mission, Vision and Values Kit: https://www.leaders-building-leaders.com/write-a-mission-statement Download my new book, The Ten Indicators of High Performing Charter Schools: https://www.leaders-building-leaders.com/10Indicators

I just returned from three weeks in the South of France. It's the longest vacation I've ever taken without working. My entire family got to go. I've got an exciting update I couldn't wait to share with you. In fact, it could deliver several benefits, including living a more empowered life, having more time to do what you love, spending your time with who you love. It might mean making more money or being happier in your work. It's something I realized when I was reading Atomic Habits, a book by James Clear. Maybe you have read it. He said, "We will never rise to the level of our goals. We will fall to the level of our systems." I am going to unpack this statement and share a few strategies I learned from this book so you can take this information and build a stronger foundation and systems to achieve any goal you set moving forward. Be sure to grab the additional resources in the download (15 Minute Miracle). https://www.leaders-building-leaders.com/Time-Management-Tool When you are finished, be sure to write down what will you Apply? Change and Teach?

Here is a link to the workbook: https://www.leaders-building-leaders.com/offers/2V6eLFgc/checkout? $19.99 through June 30.

Equity has been a top priority in schools in recent years and events across the country has generated greater awareness on the need to create equitable environments to set all up for success. In this session, we will explore The Five C's to Construct an Equitable Classroom, Campus, and Community, what inclusive leadership looks like, and how to make a commitment for long-term goals and results. Kayren is a Barrier Breaker who has spent the last decade working to make a difference in education. She is founder of MK Results, LLC, DEI Consultant, and author of The Road to Equity. For more information, visit www.theroadtoequity.com

It's a leader's responsibility to design a working environment that leads to a culture of high performance. Leadership coach and diversity and inclusion expert Linda Jordan and I recently got talking about how the leader can design and create this culture. Here is part of that discussion. Go to: https://lindajordon.leadingthebest.com/ to join Linda's next mastermind.

I had the privilege of taking some Q and A from some incredible school leaders to be as they finish their Masters program. In this episode you'll hear me talk about what are critical actions that a school leader but take daily, how do you build trust and a culture of high performance. Enjoy the session as I learned a lot from this group of future leaders!

Having clarity on why people choose your school is a critical data point that ensures you focus your time, energy and resources on the right thing. Learn three strategies to better understand the individuals who walk into your building every day and create alignment so everyone is rowing the boat together. School Climate Surveyhttps://www.leaders-building-leaders.com/school-climate-survey

Want to be a more effective leader? The key is in developing your self-awareness with Daniel Bauer Daniel shared a three strategy framework called the ABCs of powerful professional development™. A stands for authenticity and a component of that is self-awareness. You will dive into that aspect of the framework. Link to slides: https://www.betterleadersbetterschools.com/eq Buy Danny's Books on his web page Amazon! Search Daniel Bauer https://www.betterleadersbetterschools.com/shop/ About Daniel: Daniel Bauer is an unorthodox Ruckus Maker who has mentored thousands of school leaders through his Better Leaders Better Schools blog, books, podcasts, and powerful coaching experiences. Mastermind: Unlocking Talent Within Every School Leader is a book that reimagines what professional development for school administrators looks like in order to meet the needs of all school leaders who currently feel isolated and overwhelmed.

In this session we discuss the blindspots to appreciation, how to appreciate in remote settings, the challenges leaders face and our action steps. Download notes: https://lbleaders.mykajabi.com/podcast Take the 10 Indicators Assessment: https://lbleaders.mykajabi.com/10-indicator-assessment