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The Private School Leader Podcast

The Private School Leader Podcast exists to help you go from SURVIVING to THRIVING as you lead your school. Do you ever feel lonely and isolated in your role as a private school leader?

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Sep 12, 2026
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  1. Episode · Sep 12, 2026

    Episode 204: Are you leaving Title II money on the table every year? (opens the original)

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    Have you ever been in a meeting and heard one of these phrases? “We need to circle back on that.” “Let’s put a pin in it. “We need to think outside the box.” “We need to find the low-hanging fruit.” “Let’s make sure everybody is on the same page.” “We need to touch base.” “We don't want to leave any money on the table.” That last one actually matters a lot. There is a good chance that you might be leaving some money on the table. Money that may already be available to help pay for professional d

  2. Episode · Sep 5, 2026

    Episode 203: 4 Keys To Making Your Weeknights And Weekends More Restorative (opens the original)

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    I think that there’s a pretty good chance that this has happened to you: You finally get to Friday afternoon. You’re exhausted. You tell yourself, “I just need the weekend to get back on traffic.” And then somehow you get to Sunday night and think... “Wait a minute. Where did the weekend go? And why am I still tired?” Or maybe you leave school at 5:00 on a Tuesday… but mentally, you never really leave. You’re checking email while you’re eating dinner. You’re thinking about tomorrow’s parent meet

  3. Episode · Aug 29, 2026

    Episode 202: You're The Chief Optimism Officer (Even When You Don't Feel Like It) (opens the original)

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    In the corporate world, there are many recognizable acronyms that are thrown around pretty freely. CEO, ROI, MBA, CFO, EOD, R&D and PTO are known by most employees and leaders in the business world. A company’s COO is the Chief Operating Officer. Their job is to make sure the organization keeps running. But, for private school leaders, I believe that COO has a second meaning. You're also the Chief Optimism Officer and part of your job is to make sure that hope is alive and well at your school, r

  4. Episode · Aug 22, 2026

    Episode 201: The Top 20 Leadership Lessons From The First 200 Episodes (Part 2) (opens the original)

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    You probably already know that I love a good list and I especially love a list that is a countdown. During my teen years, I would tune into Casey Kasem’s American Top 40 Countdown every Saturday night. Of course, I had my cassette player and a blank tape at the ready to record my favorite songs. On last week’s episode, we celebrated the 200th episode of this podcast by counting down the Top 20 Leadership Lessons From The First 200 Episodes. In Episode 200, I gave you leadership lessons #20 throu

  5. Episode · Aug 15, 2026

    Episode 200: The Top 20 Leadership Lessons From The First 200 Episodes (opens the original)

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    During the COVID-19 pandemic, billions of people worldwide were stuck in their homes. Some learned how to make sourdough bread and some people got a pet for the first time. Indoor houseplants had a moment and lots of people finally learned how to keep a plant alive. During my time at home I decided that I wanted to start a podcast. I had spent a lot of time reflecting on my career and especially on my struggles. I knew what it felt like to have four ulcers and vertigo because my job was so stres

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