PMP173: Lessons in Leadership from Your Scars
: Play in new window | DownloadWhen I was in college, I had a blue 1981 Toyota Celica that overheated on the long trip to Oklahoma, and the engine burned up. It was my first car. I had bought it…
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PMP172: Learning and Leading with John Wink
Thank you @johnwink90 for sharing these great takeaways for teachers and school leaders! #principalmatters @SolutionTree
PMP:170 Four Lessons in Teamwork from my Son’s Hospital Stay
: Play in new window | DownloadSix years ago, on October 31, 2013, my son Jack was eight years old. We had just finished an amazing day of trick-or-treating, and he asked if he could change back into his normal…
PMP169: Leading into the Wind – Lessons from Dave Sandowich
: Play in new window | DownloadA few weeks ago, I had the privilege to spend a few hours sailing on the Chesapeake Bay with Dave Sandowich. He commanded his 42-foot sailboat, Charis, with the skill of a man who…
PMP168: Managing Your Day with Kim Marshall and Jenn David-Lang
: Play in new window | DownloadIf you are like most school leaders, time management can be one of the most difficult parts of your work. Most new school leaders I meet explain how overwhelming the list of to-do’s can…
PMP167: Keeping Your Leadership Focused on Service, Not Self
: Play in new window | DownloadLast week was the first time (except for a rare Christmas holiday) that I have not shared a blog post or podcast episode update in almost five years. At first, I thought it was…
PMP166: Unique Challenges of Rural Principals and Why Your Story Matters
: Play in new window | DownloadThis week I’m sharing another episode from the road as I have been traveling across my state, Oklahoma, visiting principals at schools or in regional meetings. Recently, I visited Texhoma, Oklahoma, with High School…
PMP165: Three Lessons in Decision Making from Malcolm Gladwell’s Blink
: Play in new window | DownloadSeveral years ago, I was standing in our school lunchroom watching hundreds of students eat breakfast. I was positioned in the middle section of the room, and the front doors of the school were…
PMP164: On the Road – Thoughts for New School Leaders
: Play in new window | DownloadThese last couple of week, I’ve been on the road a lot visiting schools and principals across my state. For the next couple of weeks, I plan to share some thoughts from the road…
PMP163: Encouraging an Environment of Growth – Questions and Answers with Jethro Jones
Thank you @jethrojones for collaborating together to answer principal questions! #education #leadership #principalmatters #transformativeprincipals