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The Modern Principal Podcast
Hosted by themodernprincipal · EN
Welcome to The Modern Principal Podcast! We are Karen and Christy, two elementary principals reshaping education. We discuss practical strategies for doing the job while reforming the system.
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Episodes
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Leading Effective Meetings
Aug 27, 202400:28:51Tap to summarizeHave you ever worried your staff are sending "This meeting could have been an email" memes to each other during your weekly staff meeting? In this week's episode, Karen and Christy walk you through the basics of facilitating meetings that get results! Learn how: - to use meetings to further your vision - prepare meetings where work gets done - make meetings more efficient If you like this episode, be sure to check out our Leading Effective Meetings course with even more examples, resources, and information! References: How to Run a Meeting by Antony Jay, Harvard Business Review The Economic Impact of Bad Meetings, TED Steven Rogelberg The Art of Gathering by Priya Parker
Transcribe →New Season Kick-Off!
Aug 12, 202400:14:28Tap to summarizeKaren and Christy are BACK in action! Hear about what they've been up to over the last school year, where they're headed this year, and what you can expect from this new season of The Modern Principal Podcast!
Transcribe →How to Sustain Your School's Vision
Apr 8, 202400:26:21Tap to summarizeThis conversation explores the importance of sustaining a vision in education and provides practical strategies for doing so. Christy and Karen share personal anecdotes about their experiences as principals, highlighting the challenges and successes they encountered. They discuss the role of mindset and implementation in achieving a shared vision, emphasizing the need for clear roles and frequent feedback. The conversation also delves into the importance of tackling hurdles and conducting SWOT analysis to address weaknesses and threats. Additionally, the hosts explore ways to involve families and share stories to reinforce the vision. Listen to find out more about vision sessions and engaging in collective thinking to keep the vision alive!
Transcribe →How to Create a Vision for Your School
Apr 1, 202400:24:36Tap to summarizeCreating a vision for a school is an important responsibility of a leader.In this episode, Karen and Christy discuss the process of creating a vision for a school. They provide steps for creating a vision, including gathering stories, identifying themes, and drafting a why statement. They also discuss the challenges of creating a vision and the need for ongoing communication and repetition. Be sure to check out Part 2 of this series for tips on sustaining a vision!
Transcribe →Using Conflict to Improve Your School Culture
Sep 11, 202300:23:31Tap to summarizeOn this week's episode, Karen and Christy discuss the idea that conflict is natural - and even necessary - in a school culture. Listen to hear more about: - how to use personality tests to create common language and understanding - normalizing conflict - creating a safe environment for conflict to occur This episode was sponsored by Just Right Reader and Peer-Driven PD.
Transcribe →Shared Leadership: What to Do When Staff Don’t ”Stay in Their Lane”
Sep 5, 202300:21:31Tap to summarizeEver had a staff member who shares lots of opinions on things that maybe don't apply to her? You probably want to acknowledge her concerns but also encourage her to "stay in your lane!" On this week's episode, Karen and Christy talk about: - why you should feel grateful when staff bring complaints out of their "lane" - how to use teams to improve decision-making and reduce complaints - setting ground rules for sharing feedback This podcast is sponsored by Just Right Reader and Peer-Driven PD.
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