Urban Principal: Leadership Lessons

This is the time of year when many principals are having needed conversations. It could be around performance, class size or budget constraints. It is important to communicate well, be honest and caring when sharing needed decisions.

How do we keep educators? This episode wraps our dive into the book, “Meet Their Needs and They'll Succeed” by Salome Thomas-EL as we review ways to keep teachers in the profession.

This episode continues our unpacking of the book, “Meet Their Needs and They'll Succeed by Salome Thomas-EL. We specifically look at joyous, engaging classrooms and after-school support.

This episode draws from the recent ASCD book by Salome Thomas-EL “Meet Their Needs and They ‘ll Succeed” and looks at ways to support student success!

This episode looks at some insights from Warren Buffett that translate into effective leadership skills. His habits can help make you a better leader!

This episode discusses the significance of creating balance to perform at your best, Leaders need many types of rest in order to remain effective.

Leaders keep growing! It is important to continue to grow as a leader. What are strategies you can do to maximize your growth?

This episode looks at the original marshmallow experiment that was testing delayed gratification and the impulsivity of children and whether it predicted adult success.

As leaders we can't see the future . Education is constantly changing and will continue to do so. How do we stay motivated in uncertain times.

This episode looks at some recent legislation passed in my state and reviews some good news on SEL and student success! It

Conflict can be valuable. This episode is a good wrap to our previous discussions on challenging conversations and looks at a variety of advice by leaders on conflict.

This episode continues our discussion around addressing challenging conversations with staff and gives tips to assist in making these discussions constructive. If this is done well, leaders can set the tone for a positive culture.

Leaders must continually work with people and it can often be demanding. How do you handle challenging conversations?

This episode takes from a chapter in my book Urban Principal Leadership Lessons and shares lessons learned in one line statements.

This episode is full of practical tips principals can use to assist in building a positive culture and bringing out the best in staff. This translates into retaining teachers through the right support.

This episode highlights the number of leaders in top positions who do not have high emotional intelligence. As we develop as leaders, our EQ relationship skills must increase to cultivate a positive culture.

Enhance your leadership with emotional intelligence. This episode dives into the four emotional intelligence skills as described in Emotional Intelligence 2.0 by Travis Bradbury & Jean Greaves.

This episode looks at the impact you can have through developing your emotional intelligence as a leader. We look at Daniel Goleman's work on creating effective, positive leaders.

This episode quickly summarizes the many different leadership styles. Daniel Goleman's six leadership styles are also highlighted as we look to the most positive styles.

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.

This episode hits on the importance of making connections and the difference relationship building can make in the success of a student.

This episode underscores the importance of developing strong staff relationships while creating collaborative teams. A staff can become like a family as they navigate the ups and downs and downs of a culture.

This episode continues our discussion on school attendance. What is the best way to impact student attendance and help them succeed. what strategies can increase your attendance rate?

This episode discusses the importance of school attendance for student success. We review the aspects of chronic absenteeism and what strategies can be done to increase school attendance.

This episode talks about using positive psychology in the workplace to improve your culture.

This episode continues our discussion on culture and the impact creating a positive work environment has on staff. Great leaders involve staff in the achievement of a vision. If you empower, value, celebrate and create a sense of belonging your culture will thrive!

The culture is a major factor in an organization's success. Build the right culture and everyone will flourish and excel.