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The Private School Leader Podcast

The Private School Leader Podcast exists to help you go from SURVIVING to THRIVING as you lead your school. Do you ever feel lonely and isolated in your role as a private school leader? Do you wish that you could get back to what really energizes you (making a difference in the lives of your students)? Do you want to have a long AND fulfilling career in private school education? Are you an aspiring Head of School and you want to accelerate your leadership growth? If you answered “yes” to any

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Episode 108: Grace AND Revenge: The Paradox Behind...

The Private School Leader Podcast ·

2024/11/09

par·a·dox/ˈperəˌdäks/, noun a seemingly absurd or self-contradictory statement or proposition that when investigated or explained may prove to be well founded or true As school leaders, we often face a paradox in parent expectations: When their child is involved in a mistake or misbehavior, parents expect grace and understanding from the school. However, when their child is on the receiving end of wrongdoing, those same parents can demand swift and severe punishment that feels like a

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Episode 107: How to Effectively Lead Boomers, Gen X,...

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2024/11/02

“Our research shows that, fundamentally, people want the same things, no matter what generation they represent. So the so-called generation gap in the workplace is, in large part, the result of miscommunication and misunderstanding, fueled by common insecurities and the desire for clout. Successfully leading across generations is actually pretty straightforward.”Jennifer Deal, former Senior Research Scientist, Center for Creative Leadership Fundamentally, people want the same things. Our

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Episode 106: How To Avoid "Amygdala Hijack" In High...

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2024/10/26

We have all been there. We’ve all had moments where stress seems to take over and we react in ways we regret later.It might be raising your voice at a teacher or student.It might be overreacting during an argument with a loved one. Later, we usually have regrets and we ask ourselves, “WHY DID I DO THAT?” This is often due to something called an amygdala hijack, a term coined by psychologist Daniel Goleman in his book Emotional Intelligence. We have stressful jobs. The stakes are high. So

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Episode 105: The 4 Types Of Problems That You DON'T...

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2024/10/19

Has this ever happened to you?You don’t want to go to the basketball game because THAT parent might come over and sit down and start talking about a problem. You don’t want to leave your office because everyone is going to need you and everyone is going to give you a bunch of problems to solve. Feeling this way is very normal. School leaders have a bias towards action. School leaders are known for solving problems quickly and efficiently. I want to tell you something that might be hard

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Episode 104: The Emotional Price Tag Of An Ongoing...

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2024/10/12

A 2022 study by the National Center for Education Statistics found that nearly 40% of private schools reported facing some form of legal action in the past five years.Of all lawsuits filed against schools, 90% of them are settled out of court. That means that it no longer matters whether or not the person filing the lawsuit has enough evidence to “win”. What matters is if they can find an attorney that will take the case. These two statistics mean that more private school leaders are

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Episode 103: Make Parent Satisfaction SKYROCKET By...

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2024/10/05

In 1975, Craig Trounce was a store associate at a Nordstrom store in Fairbanks, Alaska.One day, Craig noticed a customer rolling a pair of tires into the store. When Craig asked how he could help, the customer asked to return the tires, insisting that he bought them at that very location with a guarantee that he could bring them back to the store at any time. Just one problem: Nordstorm doesn’t sell tires. What Craig Trounce did next has given Nordstrom nearly 50 years of free publicity

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Episode 102: The 4 Most Toxic Quotes In Private...

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2024/09/28

I love motivational and inspirational quotes.My favorite quote is from Maya Angelou: “People will forget what you said. People will forget what you did. People will never forget how you made them feel.” Words have the power to inspire and motivate us. Unfortunately, words can also discourage us and make us feel hopeless. Some words are toxic. On today’s episode of the Private School Leader Podcast, we are going to discuss The 4 Most Toxic Quotes In Private School Leadership. I hope that

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Episode 101: The 5 Steps To Managing Unrelenting Stress

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2024/09/21

Unrelenting.It means, “not letting up or weakening in vigor or pace” and it’s synonyms are: unforgiving, unsparing, ruthless, cruel, unyielding, merciless Stress. Stress is anything that requires our internal systems to burn energy to maintain some kind of internal balance. Unrelenting stress? For private school leaders it includes: upset parents, needy teachers, struggling students, facilities, finance, fundraising, athletics, curriculum, the board, transportation, retention, budget,

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Episode 100: Your Email Inbox Is A Chronological List...

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2024/09/14

So, I want to ask you a question about something that you do several times each day.Let’s say that you are out and about in the school, walking around, solving problems, handling student issues, talking to teachers and maybe attending a meeting. So here’s the question: When you finally come back to your office and sit down at your desk, what is the first thing that you do? About 90% of private school leaders do the same thing. They open their inbox and respond to a few emails. There are

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Episode 99: Do You Want Happier Parents? STOP Doing...

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2024/09/07

I want to ask you a question.Are the parents at your school happy? I can hear what you are thinking: “It depends on which parent, the time of day, depends on if report cards just came out, if their kid is getting enough playing time on the soccer team, etc., etc.” So, let me ask you an easier question. Do you want happier parents?Of course you do! On today’s episode of the Private School Leader Podcast, I am going to tell you how you can have happier parents at your school. You just have

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Episode 98: The 8 WORST Leadership Habits And How To...

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2024/08/31

Do you have any bad habits?I know that I do! I Googled “most common bad habits” and this is what I found: Bad habits Smoking Too much alcohol Overeating Gossip Hoarding Road Rage Scrolling before bed Procrastinating Saying “yes” to everything Biting your fingernails Bad habits are REALLY hard to break. We know that we shouldn’t do “the thing” and we know all the research and we all know that we really SHOULD stop doing it. As leaders, we sometimes have bad habits as we lead our school

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Episode 97: Overcoming Perfectionism (B+ Is Always...

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2024/08/24

I want to hit you with two quotes:“Don’t let perfect be the enemy of good.’ “Focus on progress, not perfection.” You have likely heard these quotes before. But, I wonder if you have ever heard this quote from Brene Brown: "Understanding the difference between healthy striving and perfectionism is critical to laying down the shield and picking up your life. Research shows that perfectionism hampers success. It's often the path to depression, anxiety, addiction, and life paralysis." Do

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Episode 96: These 4 Things Will Help You Crush The...

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2024/08/17

You are in danger right now.The problem is that the danger is invisible. The threat is real. You could end up in the hospital with physical problems or mental health issues. The threat is real. Your relationships with your loved ones are at risk. What is this invisible threat? The prevailing hustle culture in America. Here are just a few of the popular sayings associated with the hustle culture: “Sleep is for the weak” “Grind never stops” “Rise and grind” “You are what you do” I know

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Episode 95: The 5 Keys To Being A More Visible Leader...

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2024/08/10

I want you to use your imagination.I want you to think about two different prospective parents: Asher and Amanda. Asher lives in Albuquerque, NM and is moving to your city for work. Asher and his wife want to check out the private schools in your area. They have three children enrolled in a private school in Albuquerque. Amanda is a single parent and lives within 10 miles of your school. She has two children (1st & 3rd grade). Amanda has grown unhappy with the public school system and

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Episode 94: How To Drive More Traffic To Your...

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2024/08/03

I want you to use your imagination.I want you to think about two different prospective parents: Asher and Amanda. Asher lives in Albuquerque, NM and is moving to your city for work. Asher and his wife want to check out the private schools in your area. They have three children enrolled in a private school in Albuquerque. Amanda is a single parent and lives within 10 miles of your school. She has two children (1st & 3rd grade). Amanda has grown unhappy with the public school system and

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Episode 93: What To Do When A Teacher Quits In August

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2024/07/27

I call it the “August Apology”.I will be sitting at my desk in early August and a teacher walks into my office. They say something like, “I never thought that I would do this, but…..” Then they proceed to tell me that they have taken a job at another school. Typically, it is for more pay and better benefits and it makes logical sense for this teacher to take that job. That said, an “August Apology” is not about logic for private school leaders. It is usually all about emotions. It starts

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Episode 92: How To Handle The "Underminer" And The...

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2024/07/20

We all have them. Difficult teachers.I wonder if you have an “Underminer” or an “On The Job Retiree”. Behaviors of Underminers They agree with you or sit silently in your presence, but engage in negative conversations behind your back. They fail to follow through on a new initiative or work actively to sabotage the effort by stirring up negative feelings among other staff. They undermine your power by recruiting other staff members against the initiative They evoke fear in those who

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Episode 91: 6 Leadership Lessons From A Shepherd

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2024/07/13

Have you ever seen a shepherd leading a flock of sheep?I have never seen it in person, but I have seen this happen on a documentary or two. It is amazing to see how hundreds of sheep follow one person using just their voice and a wooden staff. The shepherd helps the flock travel long distances, find new areas to graze, avoid danger and return home safely. Recently, I have been struck by the role of a shepherd and how similar it is to a successful school leader. On today’s Private School

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Episode 90: The 7 Keys To Becoming A Better Public...

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2024/07/06

“According to most studies, people's number one fear is public speaking. Number two is death. Death is number two. Does that sound right? This means to the average person, if you go to a funeral, you're better off in the casket than doing the eulogy.” Jerry SeinfeldI see it happen every year on Back To School Night. Amazing, highly skilled teachers melt into a puddle of goo when they have to get up in front of a group of parents to give a presentation. These same teachers can successfully

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Episode 89: 6 Ways That AI Can Help You Do Your Job

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2024/06/29

Understandably, a lot of people are wary of artificial intelligence.That is probably because we don’t understand it, we worry about it replacing human workers, wrestle with the ethical concerns, are concerned about the erosion of important skills in our students, not to mention the existential fears of AI surpassing human intelligence. All of those are valid things to study, consider and discuss. That said, I want to challenge you to think about how AI, specifically ChatGPT, can make your

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