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The Aspiring School Leader Podcast is the go-to show for educators ready to step into school leadership with clarity, confidence, and impact.Hosted by Dr.
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Episode 41: School Leadership Interview | Turn Rejection Into Redirection! (opens the original)
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School leadership interview rejection can feel personal, but what if that “no” isn't rejection at all? What if it's redirection? Many aspiring school leaders spend hours preparing interview questions, researching districts, and memorizing leadership frameworks. But there’s one question that can make all the difference: Who am I as a leader? Because when you know who you are before you walk into a school leadership interview, a closed door doesn't have to define you. Instead, you can learn from t
Episode 40: New Assistant Principal? Here’s What to Expect in Your First Year (opens the original)
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New Assistant Principal? Here’s what to expect in your first year of school leadership—from managing emotional challenges to leading adults and growing into your new role. CHAPTERS: 00:00 — What New Assistant Principals Should Expect 01:51 — The Emotional Roller Coaster of Leadership 07:35 — Leading & Managing Adults 11:23 — Give Yourself Grace While You Grow Stepping into your first Assistant Principal role is exciting, but leadership can be very different from what you imagined. Your days may
Episode 39: How to Know If a School Leadership Job Is Right for You | Interview Tips (opens the original)
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A school leadership job is about more than getting an offer—it’s about finding the right school, district, and leadership environment for you. In this episode, Dr. Donovan Smalls II shares how aspiring school leaders can evaluate a leadership opportunity before saying yes. Chapters: 00:00 You’re Interviewing Them, Too 02:33 Know What You’re Looking For 07:12 Ask Questions That Reveal the Culture 09:33 Remember the Value You Bring When preparing for a school leadership interview, it’s easy to foc
Episode 38: How Qualified Candidates Can Stand Out in Leadership Interviews (opens the original)
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School leadership interview success takes more than experience and qualifications. In this episode, Dr. Donovan Smalls II shares 3 powerful leadership interview strategies to help aspiring school leaders answer with confidence, reduce interview anxiety, and position themselves as the leader a district wants to hire. Two candidates can have similar experience, qualifications, and resumes—but one gets the job while the other doesn't. Often, the difference isn't experience. It's strategy. ⏱️ Chapte
Episode 37: 3 Things Hiring Committees Want to Hear in Leadership Interviews (opens the original)
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Leadership Interview Tips for Aspiring School Leadership Interview Success. Learn what hiring committees want to hear in leadership interviews. You don't need a stronger resume. You need stronger interview answers. The candidates who consistently earn leadership roles aren't always the most experienced—they're the ones who clearly communicate how their leadership changes outcomes for teachers, students, and the entire school community. If you're preparing for your first leadership interview, the
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