Podcasts about principals

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In this episode of The Principal's Handbook, we explore the difference between management and leadership and why effective principals need both. You'll learn how management creates the systems, routines, and accountability that keep schools running smoothly, while leadership inspires growth, builds culture, and drives instructional improvement. The episode also includes reflection questions to help you identify whether you naturally lean more toward management or leadership and where you may need to strengthen your skills. If you're looking to lead your school more effectively, this episode will help you find the balance between being a strong manager and an inspiring leader.Get free resources at principalfreebies.com.  Learn more about today's sponsors, Playworks and IXL:We're proud to be sponsored by Playworks, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization with evidence-based practices that help schools improve the health and well-being of children by increasing opportunities for physical activity and safe, meaningful play.If you're a school or district leader struggling with the challenge of chronic absenteeism, as so many are across the U.S., you may not realize that structured recess is a research-backed approach to keep kids in school. In fact, a UC Berkeley study of Title I schools found that those partnering with Playworks had significantly lower chronic absenteeism rates. Further, Mathematica research demonstrated that Playworks schools spent 27% less time transitioning from recess back to learning, saving teachers valuable instructional time. These results are possible for your students, too. Learn how Playworks can help you improve student-educator relationships, belonging, and attendance by signing up for a quick no-obligation conversation. We're also thrilled to be sponsored by IXL. IXL's comprehensive teaching and learning platform for math, language arts, science, and social studies is accelerating achievement in 95 of the top 100 U.S. school districts. Loved by teachers and backed by independent research from Johns Hopkins University, IXL can help you do the following and more:Simplify and streamline technologySave teachers' timeReliably meet Tier 1 standardsImprove student performance on state assessments

Absence rates for 9 -13 year olds is higher now than it was 10 years ago according to new ESRI research. To discuss this with Anton was Emer Smyth, Research Professor with the ESRI and Paul Crone Director of the National Association of Principals and Deputies.

Absence rates for 9 -13 year olds is higher now than it was 10 years ago according to new ESRI research. To discuss this with Anton was Emer Smyth, Research Professor with the ESRI and Paul Crone Director of the National Association of Principals and Deputies.

Currently in his eleventh year of school administration and his twenty-fifth in education, Bill Renner has run the full course through the Ruckus Maker system — the Mastermind, one-on-one coaching, and now Digital Danny. A middle school principal transitioning back to his first love, elementary, he's spent this year applying what each stage taught him about slowing down instead of reaching for the fastest answer in the room. He's also working on a book, currently titled Lead with Heart, Build with Purpose, and Serve with Joy, drawn from his own journals. School principal Bill Renner has used every tier of the Ruckus Maker system — the Mastermind, one-on-one coaching, and now Digital Danny. In this episode, he breaks down why fast answers from AI chatbots are quietly making leaders worse, and what changed when he learned to slow down before changing anything at a brand-new school.

Meet your new Principal! Steph and Aaron sit down with our new Principals for the 26-27 school year. Please welcome:Amish Shah - Guilford High SchoolRebecca Adams - Two-Way Language Immersion at BarbourKyle Heinze - Riverdahl ElementaryMatt Russey - Rolling Green Elementary

Send us Fan MailTwo Schools. Two Principals. One Mission.In this powerful Season 6 installment of the Muslim Women on a Mission series, OZ Media sits down with two Muslim women who aren't just leading classrooms - they're leading entire schools. Dr. Alia Hamka and Abeer Thabet pull back the curtain on what it really takes to run a school in 2026 as a Muslim woman in leadership.This isn't the LinkedIn version. This is the operational reality - staffing crises, culture building, discipline vs. nurture, and what success actually looks like beyond test scores.If you're an educator, parent, future leader, or a young Muslim woman wondering if you can lead unapologetically - this is your playbook. IN THIS EPISODE, WE COVER:The real path from teacher to principal - and the moment they knew they wanted to leadThe #1 daily headache principals solve that parents never seeHow to build school culture and accountability without breaking trustLeading While Muslim & Female: The double standards no one talks aboutWhat they intentionally model for the next generation of girls in the roomHard leadership failures, and the real playbook for a 22-year-old who wants their job in 10 years QUESTIONS WE ASK:00:00 - Intro: Who Are You Beyond The Title "Principal"? 01:45 - The Real Path to the Principal's Chair 06:20 - The #1 Operational Headache You Solve Every Day 11:10 - Disciplinarian vs. Nurturer: Building Culture Without Breaking Trust 16:40 - What Does a SUCCESSFUL Graduate Actually Look Like? 21:30 - Leading While Muslim & Female: What Double Standard Do You Still Navigate? 27:15 - What Do You Model For Young Girls Watching You Lead? 32:00 - The Leadership Mistake That Made You Better (No Perfect Stories) 37:40 - The REAL Playbook: "I Want Your Job in 10 Years" - Now What? 42:50 - Legacy Question: How Will Your Students Describe You in 20 Years? MEET THE GUESTS: Dr. Alia Hamka & Abeer Thabet - Principals and educational leaders dedicated to building schools that center faith, excellence, and the next generation. Part of OZ Media's ongoing mission to spotlight Muslim women leading with impact in the 313 and beyond. ABOUT MOTIVATEME313: MotivateMe313 is OZ Media's flagship podcast - Real Talk on Culture, Faith, Leadership & Career. We go inside the systems - from mosques and school boards to city hall - to give you the operational truth and insider knowledge. CONNECT WITH OZ MEDIA: Website: Ozmedia313.com Subscribe for weekly episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@OZMedia?sub_confirmation=1 New Episodes Every Week | Season 6 Out Now YOUR TURN: What was the biggest takeaway from Dr. Hamka & Abeer? Are you an educator or aspiring leader? Drop your #1 leadership challenge in the comments - we read every one. Enjoyed this conversation? LIKE, SUBSCRIBE & hit the BELL so you never miss a Mission.Follow us on social media:- Instagram: @MotivateMe313 or @ozmedia313- Website: ozmedia313.com- LinkedIn: ozmedia-TikTok: @ozmedia313-Apple Podcast: ozmedia-Spotify Podcast: ozmediaThis show was sponsored by:-The Family Doc https://thefamilydocmi.com/-Wingfellas thewingfellas.com-Hanley International Academy https://www.hanleyacademy.com-Chill Box https://www.chillboxstore.com/-Emari Roast Cafe https://www.emariroastcafe.com/ -Family Rehab Care Physical Therapy https://familyrehabcareexpertintaylormi.org/-Atlaw https://www.atlawgroup.com/#MuslimWomenOnAMission #MotivateMe313 #OZMedia #MuslimWomenLeaders #IslamicSchool #WomenInLeadership #SchoolPrincipal #EducationLeadership #DetroitPodcast #MuslimLeaders #WomenInEducation #LeadershipPodcast #Dearborn #Hamtramck

Send us Fan MailWhat does good leadership actually look like — especially when the people underneath you are under pressure?In this final installment of the Four Horsemen of Education series, Vanessa explores the Fourth Horseman: Leadership — and more specifically, protective leadership.There's an important difference between a bad leader and a good leader who makes a bad decision. Good leaders listen, learn, admit when they get something wrong, and think about how their decisions affect the people who have to carry them out.Using what Vanessa calls the “Hook Principle,” we look at one of the most important responsibilities of leadership: taking care of the people who have less power than you do.That applies at every level. Teachers need administrators who will back them. Principals need districts that will back them. And the good leaders who continually absorb pressure to protect the people underneath them need support too.Because good leadership can't fix every problem in education. But it can determine whether the people trying to do good work feel supported — or whether they're standing out there alone.And when that protection disappears, the Fourth Horseman has left the building.TEACHER HACK: DOCUMENT, DOCUMENT, DOCUMENTIf it wasn't documented, it didn't happen.When an important conversation, request, expectation, or decision could matter later, get it in writing. Follow verbal conversations with calm, factual emails. Keep dates, details, and appropriate documentation concerning your own employment.The goal isn't to be sneaky. The goal is to make sure you can establish what happened if you ever need to.CAREER TRANSITION & JOB SEARCH: BE AVAILABLETeachers have good reasons for protecting their privacy online — but LinkedIn is different from Facebook or Instagram.If you're preparing for a career beyond teaching, people in your target industries need to be able to find you and connect with you.LinkedIn's 2026 labor-market research found that job seekers are 3.6 times more likely to be hired by a company when they're already connected to an employee there before applying.Those connections aren't vanity numbers. They're part of your job-search strategy.At the same time, you don't necessarily need a giant green OPEN TO WORK billboard announcing your plans to your current principal.The goal isn't to be invisible. It's to be visible to the right people.LINKS & RESOURCES MENTIONEDLinkedIn — 2026 Labor Market Report: https://economicgraph.linkedin.com/content/dam/me/economicgraph/en-us/PDF/linkedIn-labor-market-report-building-a-future-of-work-that-works-jan-2026.pdfHook: “Take Care of everyone Smaller than You” https://youtu.be/yrmYE-XzH5U?si=2R9IP4RfgaUHQmId&t=88Finding Nemo — “Swim Down” scene: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B6178Ac90S4&t=233sGhost Rider — Carter Slade's Last Ride: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OsgEdYjoqUISUPPORT INVISIBLE EXCELLENCEInvisible Excellence: The Hidden Value of Teachers Beyond Teaching is about bringing the extraordinary skills, expertise, and value of teachers into the light — and helping teachers recognize what they already bring to the table.The book is currently in its presale and crowdfunding phase. If you believe teachers need this message, Vanessa would love to have you join the mission and help bring Invisible Excellence into the world.Please Support Invisible Excellence and explore the campaign: https://books.manuscripts.com/product/invisible-excellence-the-hidden-value-of-teachers-beyond-teaching/WORK WITH VANESSAIf you're thinking about leaving teaching but have no idea what you would do instead, Vanessa's got your back.Teachers in Transition helps teachers identify what they want next, translate their existing skills into language employers understand, and build a strategy for moving forward.Schedule a free Discovery Call: https://teachersintransition.com/calendarExplore Teachers in Transition: https://teachersintransition.comSUPPORT THE PODCASTIf this episode made you think of another teacher, please share it with them. Word of mouth is one of the best ways to help this scrappy little indie podcast grow.You can also leave a rating or review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and help more teachers find Teachers in Transition.You are more than your classroom. Your skills are more valuable than you've been led to believe, and there is life beyond teaching. Connect with Vanessa Jackson

Amy MacIver speaks to Jaco Deacon, CEO at FEDSAS, about delays in provincial education funding, principals using personal credit to keep schools operating, and the impact this is having on schools and learners. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists. A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anchor Chat #33: The Leadership PauseIn this episode of Anchor Chats, Dr. Woods reflects on The Leadership Pause and the importance of creating space between a situation and our response. He explores how leaders can resist the pressure to react immediately, instead taking time to listen, gather context, and think intentionally before making decisions. Dr. Woods reminds leaders that being responsive doesn't mean being reactive—and sometimes the most effective leadership move is simply knowing when to pause.

School Leaders, About a month into the school year, patterns are beginning to emerge—including which students are already struggling to get to school consistently. This week on the IASP Advocacy Podcast, I'm talking about chronic absenteeism, the barriers that keep students from school, and what school leaders can do about them. With attendance now factoring into Indiana's accountability model, there's certainly additional urgency around this issue. But accountability isn't the most important reason attendance matters. We can invest in great curriculum, instruction, interventions, programs, and people—but students have to be there to benefit from them.

In our latest episode of The Business of School, Kenton sits down with Chris Knaggs, Business Manager at Assumption College Kilmore and Director of CEBA.​​Chris has extensive experience in school business and a real passion for the support networks within education. We chat about his experience working in schools and why having a strong community around you can make such a difference.​​It's a great conversation with someone who deeply understands the business of school.​​WHO THIS IS FOR:School Business Managers, Payroll Officers, HR leads, CFOs, Principals and Board members at independent and Catholic schools across Australia and New Zealand.ABOUT COLE SCHOOL EXPERTSWe've helped independent and Catholic schools across Australia and New Zealand run smarter for over 20 years — through outsourced finance, payroll, HR, software and strategic services. Built for Business Managers who want fewer fires and more focus.

Today, I am delighted to speak with Donald Cunningham, Head of Family Office and Chief of Staff to a senior member of the Qatari royal family. Donald is a family office executive, advisory board member, and trusted confidant with more than 20 years of professional experience spanning single-family offices and investment banking. Over the last twelve years, he has advised ultra-high-net-worth principals and their families, leading operations and multidisciplinary teams, overseen both portfolio and option-value assets, and managing complex projects across multiple global jurisdictions. Donald has held senior leadership roles in prominent family offices in London and New York, where he advised principals on strategic operations and helped build and lead high-performing teams. He began his career in capital markets and special situations M&A, and his experience combines a strong foundation in banking, hands-on operating experience within family offices and portfolio companies, and a proven ability to cultivate trusted relationships. Donald shares his insights into the unique psychology of wealth owners and family principals, drawing on years of experience working closely with some of the world's most prominent and influential families. He discusses the cultures these principals create the opportunities and challenges that arise within those environments, and the qualities that distinguish successful family office professionals. A central theme of our conversation is the importance of matching talent to the principal's culture. Donald explains why technical expertise alone is often insufficient in a family office setting and outlines the characteristics, competencies, and personal attributes that contribute to a successful fit between principals and key employees. Donald also offers practical guidance for both principals and candidates navigating the hiring process. He highlights the importance of asking the right questions to assess cultural fit and shares his recommendations for evaluating whether a working relationship is likely to succeed. In addition, he discusses the role of face time and personal interaction in building trust, developing strong instincts, and fostering long-term professional success. Enjoy this insightful conversation with a seasoned family office executive on the art of aligning talent, culture, and leadership within the unique world of enterprise families and family offices.

How do we better prepare principals for the adaptive challenges they face on the job?   In this episode of Leading Voices, WestEd's Ayele Dodoo explores the human side of school leadership and why interpersonal skills are essential for improving teaching and learning and cultivating healthy school communities. Dodoo discusses how principals can strengthen relationships, care for themselves and their teams, and distribute leadership, so they don't have to carry the work alone. She also shares how districts can better support principals through strong relationships, consistent listening, and coaching. Featuring voices from principals with whom Dodoo has worked, the conversation offers practical insights for principals and the leaders who support them.  How We Can Help  Through six interactive sessions, WestEd's Leadership Playbook strengthens the interpersonal skills education leaders need to shape culture, build teams, and develop talent through research-based practices.  From the Episode In Their Words story with Principal Christine Aroyan Q&A with Dr. Anakonia Matsumoto and Ayele Dodoo

A new phenomenon has emerged in secondary schools. Students in some urban areas are getting fast-food deliveries to their school. This raises safety concerns because it means takeaway couriers are entering school propertiesTo discuss this with Anton was Paul Crone, Director of the National Association of Principals and Deputy Principals.

Leading the Alliance for Decision Education's work to make decision science part of core curriculum are David Samuelson, the organization's Executive Director, and Mary Call Blanusa, its Director of Public Policy. Samuelson spent his career leading digital transformation at national associations before turning to teaching students and school leaders the skills to navigate uncertainty — the same skills, he says, that make a good sailor in unpredictable water. Blanusa brings two decades of education policy and philanthropy experience, including co-designing decision-making courses with state systems like the Tennessee Board of Regents. Together they're building the research, courses, and district partnerships that treat decision making as a teachable skill, not an innate trait. A principal ignored a direct order from central office — and made the right call anyway. This post breaks down the decision-making process that got him there: how to turn gut feelings into percentages, separate good decisions from good outcomes, and keep your judgment sharp as AI takes over more of the thinking for you.

In this episode of The Principal's Handbook, I share 10 simple habits that have helped me become a more effective leader, parent, and person. From protecting time in the morning and prioritizing exercise to disconnecting from school, focusing on family, and creating supportive routines, these habits have made leadership more sustainable and enjoyable. I also discuss the importance of healthy eating, quality sleep, lifelong learning, and building a strong support network. Rather than trying to change everything at once, this episode encourages principals to identify one habit that can create a meaningful impact on their leadership and well-being.Get Leadership by Design: The Principal's Custom Habit System.  Learn more about today's sponsors, Playworks and IXL:We're proud to be sponsored by Playworks, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization with evidence-based practices that help schools improve the health and well-being of children by increasing opportunities for physical activity and safe, meaningful play.If you're a school or district leader struggling with the challenge of chronic absenteeism, as so many are across the U.S., you may not realize that structured recess is a research-backed approach to keep kids in school. In fact, a UC Berkeley study of Title I schools found that those partnering with Playworks had significantly lower chronic absenteeism rates. Further, Mathematica research demonstrated that Playworks schools spent 27% less time transitioning from recess back to learning, saving teachers valuable instructional time. These results are possible for your students, too. Learn how Playworks can help you improve student-educator relationships, belonging, and attendance by signing up for a quick no-obligation conversation. We're also thrilled to be sponsored by IXL. IXL's comprehensive teaching and learning platform for math, language arts, science, and social studies is accelerating achievement in 95 of the top 100 U.S. school districts. Loved by teachers and backed by independent research from Johns Hopkins University, IXL can help you do the following and more:Simplify and streamline technologySave teachers' timeReliably meet Tier 1 standardsImprove student performance on state assessments

Send us Fan Mail **Join the Resistance Solution Facebook Community** https://www.facebook.com/share/g/19TRR5VfpX/Danny Bauer of Better Leaders Better Schools joins Becca Silver to unpack self mentorship, why traditional PD falls short, and how to become a ruckus maker. Most professional development follows the same script: someone else decides what educators need to learn, when they need to learn it, and how. Danny Bauer, founder of Better Leaders Better Schools and creator of the Ruckus Maker movement, calls this "permission-based development," and he thinks it is holding school leaders back. In this episode, Becca Silver talks with Danny about self mentorship: a radical ownership model where school leaders define their own growth instead of waiting for central office to approve it. Danny shares real stories of principals who used self mentorship to build "sticky core values," eliminate outdated practices like midterms and finals, and protect their own boundaries without sacrificing results. He and Becca also dig into an uncomfortable pattern Danny has seen again and again: leaders who win Principal of the Year and then get placed on an improvement plan for doing the very work that made them stand out. If you have ever sensed something was off in how your school or district operates but could not quite name it, this conversation gives you language and a starting question to explore it. What You'll Learn What self mentorship is and how it differs from traditional professional developmentWhy Danny calls conventional PD "permission-based development," and why that framing mattersReal examples of self mentorship in action: sticky core values, eliminating midterms and finals, and protecting personal boundaries as a leaderWhy some of the most innovative school leaders get quietly punished for standing outHow systems resist disruption, and why that resistance is not personalA simple question you can ask tomorrow to start thinking like a "Ruckus Maker" **Join the Resistance Solution Facebook Community** https://www.facebook.com/share/g/19TRR5VfpX/

Over two decades in Memphis-area schools will teach you how to spot a leader who's still growing. Fred Holmes — known inside the Ruckus Maker Mastermind as the Velvet Hammer — started as a science teacher in Shelby County Schools, moved through teacher leadership and an assistant principalship, ran his own building as principal in Arkansas, and is now back in Memphis Shelby County Schools as a Professional Learning Communities coach, building leadership capacity district-wide. He's been a Ruckus Maker since the Mastermind's earliest days, joining during his first principalship and never missing a Wednesday since. Find him inside the Ruckus Maker community at betterleadersbetterschools.com Most AI tools will give you a confident answer whether or not it's actually true. Fred Holmes, a longtime Ruckus Maker and Memphis-area school leader, breaks down why he trusts his AI coach for principals — Digital Danny, built exclusively for school leadership — with his highest-stakes conversations, and why a decade-old peer Mastermind still shapes how he leads today.

More than one fifth of primary school and one third of secondary school parents said their children have refused or avoided going to school at least once a month. That's according to a new report from Barnardos out today. To discuss the findings of this report with Anton was Paul Crone, Director of the National Association of Principals and Deputies.

For generations of students, passing notes was a classic way to get distracted at school. Then came cellphones, and suddenly, that distraction could fit in a student's pocket, connecting students to friends and the entire internet at any moment of the day. Minnesota schools are now entering their first full school year under a state mandate to have policies governing students' use of cellphones. The mandate went into effect in March. In preparation for this school year, Minnesota Now asked three Minnesota high school principals what they've learned so far about getting phones out of the classroom. Principal Rob Reetz of Mounds View High School, Principal Robert Bach of Stillwater Area High School and Principal Michelle Koch of Menahga High School spoke to Minnesota Now host Nina Moini about their policies.

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Today our guest is Torrin Johnson, Executive Director of MTSS at Merced Union High School District in California. Torrin shares how his district built a Tier 2 support system from the ground up, what they got wrong at first, and how pairing trained intervention coordinators with explicit skill-based curriculum helped bring their suspension rate to below 1% across 11,000 students. He also explains why matching the right intervention to the right student need is the most important and most commonly skipped step in Tier 2 implementation, and why the difference between a skill gap and a motivation gap changes everything about how a school should respond. In this conversation, Torrin offers important reminders for educators and leaders: A strong Tier 2 system does not replace Tier 1. It runs alongside it, and students receiving Tier 2 supports still need a solid Tier 1 foundation underneath them. Applying the same intervention to every student regardless of need is not neutral. Matching the right intervention to the right gap is what makes Tier 2 actually work. Students who have never been explicitly taught self-regulation and interpersonal skills will tell you so. When schools teach those skills directly, students notice and respond. Principals are central to Tier 2 success. Investing in their understanding of the why behind the system is just as important as implementing the interventions themselves. Learn More About CharacterStrong:  Sign up for the CharacterStrong Weekly Access FREE MTSS Curriculum Samples Request a Quote Today! Visit the CharacterStrong Website   About Torrin Johnson:  Torrin Johnson is an educational leader who serves as the Executive Director of MTSS for the Merced Union High School District. Driven by a strong commitment to educational equity and student advocacy, he oversees district-wide Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS), alternative education sites, and key academic interventions such as the Read 180 program. Prior to his current district role, he served as Principal of Atwater High School from 2015 to 2019, where he significantly reduced truancies and suspensions. He also served as Principal of Yosemite Continuation High School from 2010 to 2015. Johnson holds a Master's degree in English and Bachelor's degrees in English and Interdisciplinary Studies from National University, an Associate of Arts from Merced College, and clear California administrative and teaching credentials.

 Dr. Naphtali Hoff trains school leaders and teachers to perform at their best without running themselves into the ground. A former educator and school leader himself, Dr. Hoff now coaches and trains school leaders on management, productivity, and delegation across the country. He's the author of three books, and his newest, Becoming the Delegating School Boss, is the one most relevant here — it helps school leaders clear their plates and empower their teams. Dr. Naphtali Hoff joins the Ruckuscast to break down why so many principals resist letting go, and what it actually takes to build a team you can trust. Every principal has felt it: the sense that if they left the building for a day, something would fall apart. That's not a compliment — it's a delegation problem, and it's quietly running good leaders into the ground. This episode breaks down why school leaders won't let go, and the exact framework for handing off real work without losing control of it.

If you're forwarding the same email for the third time, repeating the same announcement in every staff meeting, or getting on the PA system to say something you already sent in writing — you're not managing communication. You're stuck in a cycle, and it started before your staff ever missed a deadline. In this episode, I break down why so many principals get trapped repeating themselves, why sending more information doesn't fix the problem, and what it actually takes to build a communication system your staff can trust — before the school year runs away from you. In this episode, you'll learn: • Why treating communication like a delivery service backfires, even when the information is sent clearly and repeatedly • The real difference between giving your staff information and actually communicating with them • Why "everything matters" ends up meaning nothing matters to your staff • How to test any message before you send it, using three simple questions • What your weekly staff email reveals about your school's real communication system Enjoyed this episode? Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts and leave a review — it helps other school leaders find the show.

Adhesive failures can be frustrating because the problem isn't always obvious. The adhesive may have been properly selected, the part may look clean, and the process may seem under control. But weeks or months later, a coating lifts, an encapsulant separates, or a bond fails in the field. So what went wrong? In this episode of Reliability Matters Mike Konrad is joined by David Dworak, material scientist at Dymax, to discuss the science behind reliable adhesion in electronics manufacturing. They talk about why adhesive bonding is about much more than choosing the right material. Dworak explains the role of adhesive chemistry, surface energy, wetting, contact angle measurement, surface preparation, plasma treatment, and why even a visually clean surface may not be ready for bonding. Also explored: how manufacturers can troubleshoot adhesion failures, control their bonding process, and gather objective evidence that a surface is truly ready for adhesive application. If your process involves conformal coatings, encapsulants, underfills, component bonding, or any adhesive used in electronics assembly, this conversation will help you better understand what really makes a bond reliable. “The Principals of Adhesion: Understanding Adhesive Chemistry, Application and Surface Science for Optimal Bonding Performance.” https://circuitsassembly.com/ca/editorial/menu-features/43078-the-principals-of-adhesion-understanding-adhesive-chemistry-application-and-surface-science-for-optimal-bonding-performance.html

Only 18% of principals say they feel very confident about leading AI this school year — but 7 in 10 schools are already immersed in figuring it out. SPONSORED: Ellis, a program of Children's Health Council, sponsored this week's shows on the 10 Minute Teacher. All opinions are my own and that of the guest. Ronn Nozoe, CEO of the National Principals Association, joins me to unpack a survey we ran together across his members and my Classroom Matters subscribers. What we found is more encouraging than the headline number suggests: the schools making progress with AI aren't the ones with all the answers. They're the ones where principals and teachers are figuring it out side by side. In this episode, you'll learn: - Why only 18% of principals feel "very confident" leading AI — and why overconfidence would be the real warning sign - What 7 in 10 schools are already doing, and what the other 3 in 10 say they're waiting on - The number one thing principals asked for in the survey — it isn't funding and it isn't tools - What happened when Ronn convened a teacher round table as a state deputy superintendent - The exact words to use when you want to help your principal — and why you shouldn't say them in a faculty meeting - Why "we were supposed to be good soldiers" is the wrong model for a profession trying to grow leaders Ronn Nozoe has been a teacher, a principal, deputy state superintendent in Hawaii, and a leader at the U.S. Department of Education. He now leads the National Principals Association, which serves about 17,000 school leaders across the country. Full show notes, resources, and the complete transcript: https://www.coolcatteacher.com/e973  If this episode helped you, please rate and review the show wherever you're listening — it genuinely helps other teachers find us. And share it with a teacher friend who needs to hear that nobody has this all figured out yet.

Throwback Thursday! Inside the Schoolhouse: What Great Principals Know and Do featuring Dr. John GrattoOriginally Released On: 8-13-2021This week, we're revisiting one of our timeless episodes from Leading Out The Woods! In this episode:✅ Dr. Gratto shares an overview of his book, “Inside the Schoolhouse: What Great Principals Know and Do.”✅ Dr. Gratto discusses the key concepts that assistant principals and principals can take away from the book.Whether you're hearing it for the first time or revisiting a classic, this conversation is packed with insights that still resonate today.Don't forget to check back every Thursday for more Throwback episodes!

Not everything that feels urgent actually is. In this episode, I share a simple red, yellow, and green framework to help you decide what truly needs your immediate attention, what can be scheduled for later, and what proactive work you need to protect. You'll learn how to stop letting other people's urgency control your day so you can spend more time on the work that actually moves your school forward.Get the mini-course From Reactive to Proactive Leadership We're thrilled to be sponsored by IXL. IXL's comprehensive teaching and learning platform for math, language arts, science, and social studies is accelerating achievement in 95 of the top 100 U.S. school districts. Loved by teachers and backed by independent research from Johns Hopkins University, IXL can help you do the following and more:Simplify and streamline technologySave teachers' timeReliably meet Tier 1 standardsImprove student performance on state assessments

This week on Conflict Managed we welcome Daniel Atlin. Together we explore: The messiness of leadership In the age of AI, what does it mean to be human? The art of reflection The fear and uncertainty of change Making sense of change and Internal sense making Dealing with disappointment at work ‘Seeing' others and meeting them where they're at Relational leadership Understanding the strengths of people in different age groups at work Getting unstuck in conflict through finding common ground Conflict Managed is available wherever you get your podcasts and on YouTube @3pconflictrestoration Daniel Atlin is a strategic advisor and executive coach with over 30 years of experience in senior roles across Canada's post-secondary, cooperative, and government sectors, and host of the Messy - Making Sense of the Mess of Leadership- podcast.  Specializing in helping complex, purpose-driven organizations and individuals navigate change and uncertainty, Daniel brings a unique blend of leadership, strategy, and empathy to every engagement. Daniel has worked with leaders at all levels to drive transformation. Whether overseeing multi-million-dollar fundraising campaigns, advising on strategic planning, or guiding organizational mergers, he's known for his ability to turn complex challenges into opportunities for growth and innovation. Daniel is deeply passionate about change leadership. In 2024, he earned an Executive Master's degree from Oxford Saïd Business School and HEC Paris, where he conducted research on how university leaders leverage sensemaking skills to create high-performing teams in complex, multi-stakeholder environments. His research, based on interviews with 25 university Presidents and Principals across the UK, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, continues to inform his work with leaders in higher education and beyond. Daniel has presented his findings at conferences, including the International Leadership Association's Global Conference, and shares insights that empower leaders to adapt and thrive in today's rapidly evolving world. An adjunct professor at the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics at the University of Guelph and certified in the SPARK Resilience Program and Hogan Personality Assessments, Daniel helps leaders and teams build resilience, enhance self-awareness, and thrive in today's fast-changing environment. Daniel is also the Griffith Group's Associate of Leadership Assessment and Coaching Conflict Managed is produced by Third Party Workplace Conflict Restoration Services and hosted by Merry Brown.

Part 1 got EPIC feedback on how practical the tips were, so I'm excited to share part 2 with you, 5 more science back tips to fuel your health and performance. Enjoy. Use code FOUNDER15 to get 15% off Awesome Supplements 21x award winning supplements: www.awesomesupplements.co.uk Check Ben out on Instagram @BenCoomber and Awesome Supplements @AwesomeSupps 

Summer is over but it’s time to talk about Summer movies for some reason! Also entirely too many Dundalk influencers, the death of 100.7 The Bay, and more!!!!! JOIN OUR DISCORD discord.gg/ntcQjmWJZW

Phil Brown trains educators to build the kind of learning moments a curriculum can't schedule. As an experiential and adventure education trainer at High 5 Adventure Learning Center, he's guided everyone from Iraqi high schoolers working through conflict resolution to NHL players from the Boston Bruins and Calgary Flames through experiences designed to stretch — not break — them. He also serves on the board of the Association for Experiential Education and hosts the podcast Vertical Playpen, where he digs deeper into the theory and practice behind this work. Most principals have sat through a lesson that went exactly as planned and taught nobody anything. Phil Brown has the opposite story: a day where nothing went as planned, and it became the most important teaching moment of his career. This episode is about what happened in between — and why experiential education, not another curriculum map, might be the fix your campus actually needs.

Principals are constantly told to "do more with less." But doing the same work with fewer people, less money, less time, and less support is not resourcefulness. It's making bricks without straw. In this episode, I break down why shrinking budgets are quietly shrinking schools' visions—and how Builders keep pursuing 100% without pretending that resources don't matter. THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY THE SUPPORTING STRUGGLING STUDENTS IMPLEMENTATION KIT Strengthen Tier 1 Support by helping your staff  create SUCCESS Plans that make better use of the intervention capacity you still have: https://buildershipuniversity.com/implementation-kit/  WHAT YOU'LL DISCOVER: • What new RAND research reveals about the shift from school improvement to financial survival • Why "maintaining our gains" can become a respectable-sounding way to lower expectations • How eliminated positions create invisible transfers of work to principals • The difference between being resourced and being resourceful • Why programs, positions, and purchases cannot become the anchor for your vision • How a principles-based ONE Plan helps you pivot without diminishing the result • How to identify what your school should stop, redesign, or request when resources shrink • The five questions in a one-page Priority Protection Plan Budget cuts don't merely reduce what is available. They reveal which gains were truly built into the school—and which were being propped up by programs, positions, and purchases that worked only while the funding lasted. A smaller budget may require a different pathway. It does not require a smaller vision. SUBSCRIBE TO THE 100% PRINCIPAL WEEKLY Get the complete newsletter delivered every Friday: https://100percentprincipal.com

The first 30 days of school can make everything feel urgent, but effective leadership starts with knowing what matters first. In this episode, we'll focus on the foundations that need your attention right away: clear behavior expectations, clarity for new teachers, and making sure staff understand the curriculum they are expected to teach. We'll also talk about what can wait, including interventions, MTSS, and other systems that may be better introduced once the school year is underway. Leadership by Subtraction isn't about ignoring important work—it's about sequencing the work so you can build a strong foundation without overwhelming yourself or your staff. We're thrilled to be sponsored by IXL. IXL's comprehensive teaching and learning platform for math, language arts, science, and social studies is accelerating achievement in 95 of the top 100 U.S. school districts. Loved by teachers and backed by independent research from Johns Hopkins University, IXL can help you do the following and more:Simplify and streamline technologySave teachers' timeReliably meet Tier 1 standardsImprove student performance on state assessments

In this episode, Phil Boyte sits down with Assistant Superintendents David Rodriguez and Brandon Blom from Natomas Unified School District to explore what it looks like to intentionally support the leaders who support everyone else. Together, they share how their district has built a culture where principals and assistant principals genuinely enjoy being together, trust one another, and never feel like they're leading alone. From purposeful leadership meetings and meaningful onboarding to walking alongside leaders through difficult seasons, David and Brandon offer practical ideas any district or school leader can begin implementing right away. Whether you're a superintendent, district leader, or principal, this conversation is full of simple, intentional practices that remind us one truth: when leaders feel known, valued, and supported, they are better equipped to create thriving schools for everyone they serve.

Adhesive failures can be frustrating because the problem isn't always obvious. The adhesive may have been properly selected, the part may look clean, and the process may seem under control. But weeks or months later, a coating lifts, an encapsulant separates, or a bond fails in the field.So what went wrong?In this episode of Reliability Matters I'm joined by David Dworak, Material Scientist at Dymax, to discuss the science behind reliable adhesion in electronics manufacturing.We'll talk about why adhesive bonding is about much more than choosing the right material. David explains the role of adhesive chemistry, surface energy, wetting, contact angle measurement, surface preparation, plasma treatment, and why even a visually clean surface may not be ready for bonding.We'll also explore how manufacturers can troubleshoot adhesion failures, control their bonding process, and gather objective evidence that a surface is truly ready for adhesive application.If your process involves conformal coatings, encapsulants, underfills, component bonding, or any adhesive used in electronics assembly, this conversation will help you better understand what really makes a bond reliable.Dymaxhttps://dymax.com“The Principals of Adhesion: Understanding Adhesive Chemistry, Application and Surface Science for Optimal Bonding Performance.”https://circuitsassembly.com/ca/editorial/menu-features/43078-the-principals-of-adhesion-understanding-adhesive-chemistry-application-and-surface-science-for-optimal-bonding-performance.html

Justin Rohner of Agriscaping.com discusses some of the environmental challenges dealing with wind, shade and water. How extreme weather effects tree health and soil conditions. How dust actually has some benefits to plants. Tree trimming and shading for wind protection. Capturing techniques for copious amounts of rainwater, storing it and more. Broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/outdoor-living-hour-ultimate-garden-hour-windshadewater-with-agriscaping/

Nutrition is an art and a science, it's science because the body needs certain nutrients in a certain form in certain amounts, this gives us a guide for how to eat for optimal human health. But the art comes in making it work for how we live, for enjoyment, for performance. In this show I cover the first 5 science backed nutrition principals to live by, to empower you with your nutrition for optimum health and perfomance. Enjoy. Use code FOUNDER15 to get 15% off Awesome Supplements 21x award winning supplements: www.awesomesupplements.co.uk Check Ben out on Instagram @BenCoomber and Awesome Supplements @AwesomeSupps 

A principal and coach based in Prince George, British Columbia, Canada, this episode's guest flips the usual format and turns the mic on Danny Bauer instead of the other way around. He brings the same coaching lens to the conversation that he uses inside the Better Leaders Better Schools Mastermind, where he works alongside other school leaders on the exact challenges this episode covers. His questions push Danny past the usual talking points and into the mechanics of building a leadership vision that doesn't depend on him. Most principals think the answer to burnout is working harder. Danny Bauer argues the opposite — that in an AI-accelerated world, grinding is the least effective thing a school leader can do, and the real work is learning to fire yourself from the things you love most.

Too many principals spend the school year just trying to survive. In this episode, you'll learn four practical strategies to make your leadership more sustainable by simplifying your work, protecting your time, building a life outside of school, and growing your confidence. If you're tired of constantly feeling overwhelmed, this episode will help you focus on what matters most so you can lead with more clarity, energy, and purpose all year long.Highly RecommendedFree workshop: From Self-Doubt to ConfidenceThe 8 to 4 PrincipalThe Discipline Toolkit We're thrilled to be sponsored by IXL. IXL's comprehensive teaching and learning platform for math, language arts, science, and social studies is accelerating achievement in 95 of the top 100 U.S. school districts. Loved by teachers and backed by independent research from Johns Hopkins University, IXL can help you do the following and more:Simplify and streamline technologySave teachers' timeReliably meet Tier 1 standardsImprove student performance on state assessments

☀️ Summer Leadership Recharge: Principal Edition

Hello, it's Rebecca Vukovic jumping into your podcast feed to let you know about a new podcast that will be in your ears tomorrow. Of course, this week we're celebrating Australian Primary Principals Day – a chance to recognise the incredible work of principals in primary schools across the country. To mark the occasion, I sat down with Anthony Boys, principal of Marist Catholic College, North Shore in Sydney, a co-educational kindergarten to year 12 school. He has a unique perspective of leading a school that spans from the earliest years right through to year 12. It gives him a broad view of how young people grow, develop and learn over time. Listen to the full conversation tomorrow – available wherever you get your podcasts!

ThrowbackThursday! Episode #96: Games & Simulations in the ClassroomSpecial Guest Dr. Edmond Hally, Associate Professor of Political Science at Ferrum College, joins Matt to discuss the positive effects of games on student success.

☀️ Summer Leadership Recharge: Principal Edition

Running an elementary school in rural British Columbia hasn't stopped this Ruckus Maker from building an indoor worm farm, growing hydroponic lettuce, and taking a self-funded year off to reset — proof that a principal's personality is not a distraction from the job. Dan Watt is a Mastermind Coach inside the Ruckus Maker community and a recurring co-host of the Ruckuscast, known for turning "pay yourself first" into a leadership philosophy that's kept him energized four years into the role. Joining him is Mitch Weathers, CEO and author of Executive Functions for Every Classroom, whose work on entry plans and executive functioning has become required reading for school leaders trying to build systems that actually stick. Find them both at betterleadersbetterschools.com. Principal burnout doesn't start with too many emails — it starts the moment you decide the job requires you to leave your actual personality at the door. This episode is an Adorable Red Hats reunion where two veteran school leaders make the case that worm farms, hydroponics, and paying yourself first aren't distractions from leadership — they're the thing that makes it sustainable.

☀️ Summer Leadership Recharge: Principal Edition

Principals don't need more information—they need space to think, reflect, and actually implement what matters most. In this bonus episode, I share why group coaching is so powerful for school leaders and how learning alongside other principals can help you feel less alone, gain clarity, and create real change.If you're ready to stop adding more to your plate and start focusing on what matters most, join me inside Leadership by Subtraction. You'll get coaching, accountability, and a community of principals who understand the work.Click here to join Leadership by Subtraction. We're thrilled to be sponsored by IXL. IXL's comprehensive teaching and learning platform for math, language arts, science, and social studies is accelerating achievement in 95 of the top 100 U.S. school districts. Loved by teachers and backed by independent research from Johns Hopkins University, IXL can help you do the following and more:Simplify and streamline technologySave teachers' timeReliably meet Tier 1 standardsImprove student performance on state assessments

In many schools today, students hesitate to give class presentations. Not because of stage fright, but because they're afraid of being secretly recorded and mocked on social media. Principals across the country are spending their time managing the aftermath of incidents sparked by viral trends like "Ship or Dip" posts. Physical altercations between students are often filmed by bystanders and shared online, amplifying the harm. In this episode, Dr. Ruston visits a middle school in Washington State and sits down with Principal Zach to explore what happened when phones were allowed on campus and how things changed dramatically once new policies were put in place. Zach shares the powerful transformation his school has experienced, and how restorative practices are helping students learn healthier ways to resolve conflict. This episode is intended for both adult and teen audiences.   Featured Expert Zach - Middle School Principal   Additional Links Awayfortheday.org Anti-Bullying Campaigns Cyberbullying: How does your child define it? Truths And Myths About Cyberbullying   Time Code 00:00 Introduction and Personal Story 00:27 The Impact of Smartphones in Schools 01:11 Real-Life Examples of Digital Cruelty 03:44 School Policies to Combat Phone-Related Issues 04:02 Principal Zach's Experience and Insights 07:10 The Culture Shift and Restorative Practices 13:02 Student Rights and Reporting System 16:07 Understanding Multiple Perspectives 16:52 Building Empathy and Conflict Resolution 19:15 Restorative Circles and Safe Spaces 21:10 The Role of Social Media in Conflict 23:26 Addressing Inappropriate Behavior 24:02 Conclusion and Resources