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The Empowered Principal® Podcast

May 29, 2018

In this week’s show, I impart the wisdom I’ve collected – with an analogy from my former superintendent – about how to keep going toward the outcome you set out to achieve, even if it means changing course in order to make it.

The advice I share with you rings true in all areas of your life, not just your...


May 22, 2018

On this episode, we’re going to talk about why judging other people’s actions and spreading your thoughts about those judgments is not going to help make the changes you want to see in your school. I have a story to demonstrate why we need to stop blaming and start attempting to understand the world we live in more...


May 15, 2018

This week, I want to share some of my personal gratitude and love for Martha Beck, along with some stories of how her teaching has influenced the ups and downs of my life. If it wasn’t for Martha, I honestly don’t know where I’d be today. Her advice has gotten me through the past few years, so this is my way of...


May 8, 2018

We generally have an idea of the kind of principal we want to be when we finally receive the news that we have achieved the position. But it can be challenging when your vision and expectations don’t match up with the results you’re getting in your school. Today, I'm going to show you how, using the STEAR Cycle, you...


May 1, 2018

Join me this week where we will break down criticism, talk about what it means, and find a savvy way to handle our emotions when we encounter this thing that we inherently don’t like. Whether you are an educational leader or not, this is going to help you move forward every day, not living in fear of being called...