The Principal's Handbook

You Shouldn't Have to Wait Until Summer to Feel Like Yourself Again

Do you feel like there are two versions of you—the relaxed, present summer version and the overwhelmed, exhausted school-year version? In this episode, we explore what th

Your Calendar Is Showing Your Real Leadership Priorities

Your calendar reveals more about your leadership priorities than your intentions do. In this episode, learn how to audit your calendar to see whether your time is being s

Stop Letting Other People’s Urgency Run Your Day

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 attent

What Actually Matters in the First 30 Days of School

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 foundati

How to Make This School Year Sustainable (Instead of Just Surviving It)

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 simp

Subtracting the Noise as a Principal

In this episode, you'll learn the first principle of Leadership by Subtraction: subtract the noise. As a principal, it's easy to feel like every email, interruption, pare

The Hidden Cost of Too Many Priorities as a Principal

In this episode, we explore why so many principals feel like they're constantly putting out fires and why the real issue often isn't time, but too many competing prioriti

Bonus Episode: The Power of Group Coaching for Principals

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 s

The Secret to Better Leadership Isn't Doing More

In this episode of The Principal’s Handbook, we explore why becoming a better leader isn’t about doing more—it’s about doing less with greater intention. You’ll learn how

From Self-Doubt to Confidence for Principals

Self-doubt is something every principal experiences, but it doesn't have to define your leadership. In this episode, I share my ACT Framework to help you recognize the th

The Principal Reset Series: The Self-Doubting Principal

In this episode of The Principal’s Handbook Summer Reset Series, we explore the patterns and habits of the self-doubting principal. Through the example of a principal who

The Principal Reset Series: The Perfectionist

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

The Principal Reset Series: The People Pleaser

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.

The Principal Reset Series: The Reactive Principal

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 c

The Principal Reset Series: The High-Achieving Principal

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

The Principal Reset Series: The Burned-Out Principal

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-

The Five Practices of Confident Leadership for Principals

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,

Finishing the School Year Strong When Everyone Is Tired — Including You

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

From Reactive to Intentional: The Leadership Shift Every Elementary Principal Needs

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 element

The Real End-of- the Year Reflection Principals Need

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 a