HeyJaredThe Principal's Handbook
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.
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Ten Habits for Busy Principals (opens the original)
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In this episode of The Principal’s Handbook , I share 10 simple habits that have helped me become a more effective leader, parent, and person. From protecting time in the morning and prioritizing exercise to disconnecting from school, focusing on family, and creating supportive routines, these habits have made leadership more sustainable and enjoyable. I also discuss the importance of healthy eating, quality sleep, lifelong learning, and building a strong support network. Rather than trying to c
You Shouldn't Have to Wait Until Summer to Feel Like Yourself Again (opens the original)
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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 that gap can teach you about the way you’re leading and what overwhelm may be changing about who you are. You’ll reflect on the habits, boundaries, and patterns that disappear when the school year begins and identify what you may need to subtract to feel more like yourself all year long. You shouldn’t have to spend the entire scho
Your Calendar Is Showing Your Real Leadership Priorities (opens the original)
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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 spent reacting to problems or proactively leading your school. Discover how to schedule priorities first, create space for instructional leadership, and build a realistic calendar that focuses on consistency over intensity. This episode also shares practical strategies for spreading out observations, reducing unnecessary meetings
Stop Letting Other People’s Urgency Run Your Day (opens the original)
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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 attention, what can be scheduled for later, and what proactive work you need to protect. You’ll learn how to stop letting other people’s urgency control your day so you can spend more time on the work that actually moves your school forward. Get the mini-course From Reactive to Proactive Leadership We’re thrilled to be sponsored by IX
What Actually Matters in the First 30 Days of School (opens the original)
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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 foundations that need your attention right away: clear behavior expectations, clarity for new teachers, and making sure staff understand the curriculum they are expected to teach. We’ll also talk about what can wait, including interventions, MTSS, and other systems that may be better introduced once the school year is underway. Leadersh
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