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Are you feeling swamped by the demands of being a principal? From juggling emails, calls, and decisions to boosting test scores and wading through endless paperwork, the pressure is real. But imagine a scenario where you no longer feel this overwhelming stress. Picture yourself as a more resilient leader, concentrating on enhancing your school rather than merely coping with the daily tasks that currently consume your time. I‘m Barb Flowers. Drawing upon my eight-year experience as an elementary principal, with a Ph.D. in Educational Leadership and certification as a life coach, Along the way, I've mentored and coached school leaders, guiding them to change their mindset, set boundaries and focus on their own well-being while navigating their roles. Each episode offers practical insights on time management, communication, overcoming overwhelm, boosting confidence, and fostering a positive mindset. We'll also discuss topics like working with stakeholders, implementing new initiatives, and managing discipline. Let's set boundaries, focus on well-being, and reignite your passion for being a principal. Welcome to "The Principal's Handbook." I firmly believe that to be an impactful educator, you must first become a confident and well-rounded individual. Join us in this journey to empower and enhance your confidence as a school leader.
Unknown Host hosts The Principal's Handbook, a business show with 154 episodes published.
In this episode of The Principal’s Handbook Summer Reset Series , we explore the mindset and habits of the perfectionist principal. You'll learn how perfectionism shows up in school leadership through overthinking decisi
In this episode of The Principal’s Handbook , we explore the challenges of being a people-pleasing principal and how the need for approval can impact leadership decisions. You'll learn how people-pleasing shows up throug
In this episode of The Principal’s Handbook Summer Reset Series, we explore the common patterns of the reactive principal and why so many school leaders feel stuck in a cycle of constant firefighting. Through the example
In this episode of The Principal’s Handbook, we continue the Principal Reset Series by exploring the mindset patterns of the High-Achieving Principal. While ambition and drive can be powerful leadership strengths, they c
In this episode of The Principal’s Handbook, we dive into the mindset patterns and leadership habits that lead to principal burnout. I walk through the story of a burned-out assistant principal and break down the hidden
In this episode of The Principal’s Handbook, we explore the five key practices that build confident, effective school leadership. You’ll learn how shifting your identity, leading without needing approval, and focusing on
In this episode of The Principal’s Handbook, we’re talking about how to finish the school year strong when everyone is tired, including you. The end of the year can bring exhaustion, increased behaviors, emotional staff
In this episode of The Principal’s Handbook, we explore the idea of The Elementary Edge — the difference between reactive leadership and intentional leadership in elementary schools. Elementary principals face unique emo
In this episode of The Principal’s Handbook, we dive into the real end-of-year reflection principals need to move from overwhelm to clarity. I walk you through five key areas, so you can evaluate what actually worked. Yo
In this episode of The Principal’s Handbook, we tackle one of the most common and frustrating complaints principals hear: “Nothing happens to kids.” If you’ve heard this from your teachers, this episode will help you und
In this episode of The Principal’s Handbook, we dive into how to navigate challenging student behavior, especially those Tier 2 and Tier 3 situations that feel overwhelming and constant. If you’ve ever felt like you’re c
Most principals want to be strong instructional leaders—but their day gets taken over before they ever get there. In this episode, we break down the four layers of instructional leadership and why focusing on instruction
Discipline can quickly take over your day as a principal. What starts as a few behavior issues turns into constant interruptions, frustrated teachers, and decisions that feel inconsistent or unclear. Over time, you may s
In this episode of The Principal’s Handbook, Barb talks with edtech expert and author Priten Soundar-Shah about the growing role of AI and technology in schools. They explore why educators may need to slow down before ru
In this episode, we explore what confidence really means for principals — not having all the answers, but trusting that you’ll figure things out. Three major confidence killers are unpacked: comparison, overthinking, and
Does leadership ever feel heavy or off even when everything looks fine on the surface? In this episode of The Principal’s Handbook, we talk about the quiet, confusing season when you’re doing well as a principal on paper
In this episode, Barb talks with Kurtis Hewson about what makes collaborative teams truly effective and how principals can build a culture where teachers solve problems together. Kurtis shares simple meeting structures t
In this episode, Barb is joined by Lisa Danahy, founder of Create Calm, owner of Radiant Child Yoga, and author of Creating Calm in Your Classroom. Lisa brings over 30 years of experience as a yoga therapist and educator
Is discipline running your day more than instruction is? In this episode, you’ll learn how to spot the discipline habits that quietly drain your time, energy, and confidence, and what to do instead so you can lead with m
Have you ever caught yourself wondering, “Why does everything fall on me?” In this episode, we’re unpacking one of the biggest mindset traps principals slip into—the belief that they must carry the entire school on their
Priten Soundar-Shah
Part-time Faculty Instructor · College Unbound
1 appearance on this show
Priten Soundar-Shah
educator, philosopher, author · College Unbound
1 appearance on this show
Kurtis Hewson
Transformative Principal · Jigsaw Learning
1 appearance on this show
Lisa Danahy
Yoga Therapist, Author · Create Calm
1 appearance on this show
Casey Watts
educator, leadership coach, speaker, author, creator of the Clarity Cycle Framework · Casey Watts Coaching & Consulting, LLC
1 appearance on this show
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