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James explained that if you “get just 1% better each day, you’ll end up with results that are nearly 37x better after one year.” As leaders, we can cultivate and develop mini habits that will make us better leaders. 37x better in one year, according to James Clear. As you listen, pay close attention to the 5 mini habits to develop and…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gastrid-harrigan/episodes/36--5-Mini-Habits-to-Become-a-Better-Leader-e2jq9qj" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 36, "name": "35. 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We don’t spend enough time teaching them what to stop.” As you write down your new year resolutions, goals, and ideas for growth to strengthen your leadership practices and skills, I suspect Peter Drucker would encourage you to stop doing a few things. As you listen, pay close attention to the things you should stop doing…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gastrid-harrigan/episodes/34--5-Things-to-Stop-Doing-as-a-Leader-e2e3l5i" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 34, "name": "33. Focus: Tips to Eliminate Distractions", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/the-school-leader-s-podcast/33-focus-tips-to-eliminate-distractions", "datePublished": "2023-12-30", "dateText": "2023-12-30", "duration": "PT14M3S", "durationText": "00:14:03", "description": "In this episode, I discuss Focus: Tips to Eliminate Distractions. 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As you listen, pay close attention to the benefits of living a grateful life and 5 habits that will help you lead with gratitude. To lead with gratitude, every leader should practice these 5 habits: Regularly practice giving thanks Express gratitude regardless of the situation Keep a gratitude journal Learn to see how bad experiences can produce good outcomes Make gratitude a part of your interactions with other people. I hope you enjoyed…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gastrid-harrigan/episodes/32--Leading-with-Gratitude-e2bq4qo" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 32, "name": "31. Leadership Landmines And How to Avoid Them", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/the-school-leader-s-podcast/31-leadership-landmines-and-how-to-avoid-them", "datePublished": "2023-10-03", "dateText": "2023-10-03", "duration": "PT15M1S", "durationText": "00:15:01", "description": "In this episode, I shared Leadership Landmines and How to Avoid Them. As you listen, pay close attention to each leadership landmine and strategies to avoid stepping on them. These are the landmines every school leader should avoid. Today’s Success Failure to Adapt Losing trust Being Indecisive Refusing to Delegate I hope you enjoyed today’s episode. Please subscribe to the podcast, leave a 5-star rating, and comment! Share this episode with a friend and on social media. Join The School…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gastrid-harrigan/episodes/31--Leadership-Landmines-And-How-to-Avoid-Them-e2a3b41" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 31, "name": "30. 6 Tips for Aspiring School Leaders", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/the-school-leader-s-podcast/30-6-tips-for-aspiring-school-leaders", "datePublished": "2023-09-17", "dateText": "2023-09-17", "duration": "PT19M5S", "durationText": "00:19:05", "description": "In this episode, I shared 6 Tips for Aspiring School Leaders. As you listen, examine yourself and consider these tips and areas for improvement. As you start on your leadership journey, consider these tips. Make Your Intentions Known Be Good at Your Job Seek Growth opportunities Solve a Problem Have a Growth Mindset Develop Relational Skills I hope you enjoyed today’s episode. Please subscribe to the podcast, leave a 5-star rating, and comment! Share this episode with a friend and on social…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gastrid-harrigan/episodes/30--6-Tips-for-Aspiring-School-Leaders-e29dmf9" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 30, "name": "29. 10 Tips for New Principals", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/the-school-leader-s-podcast/29-10-tips-for-new-principals", "datePublished": "2023-08-27", "dateText": "2023-08-27", "duration": "PT18M37S", "durationText": "00:18:37", "description": "In this episode, I shared 10 Tips for New Principals. If you are a newly appointed principal, Congratulations! I am proud of you. I know you are excited and ready to lead your school to make it a better learning environment for students. As you start your 1st year as a new principal or a veteran principal in a new building, consider these tips. Build relationships Honor the history of your school Ask lots of questions Be visible Make time to visit classrooms Don’t make major changes Identify…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gastrid-harrigan/episodes/29--10-Tips-for-New-Principals-e28jhvs" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 29, "name": "28. 10 Tips for New Assistant Principals", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/the-school-leader-s-podcast/28-10-tips-for-new-assistant-principals", "datePublished": "2023-08-07", "dateText": "2023-08-07", "duration": "PT16M42S", "durationText": "00:16:42", "description": "In this episode, I shared 10 Tips for New Assistant Principals. If you are a newly appointed assistant principal, Congratulations! I am proud of you. I know you are excited and ready to work alongside your principal to turn your school around or scale it up to a make it a better learning environment for students. As you start your 1st year as a new assistant principal or a veteran assistant principal in a new building, consider these tips. Build relationships Discover the vision and values of…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gastrid-harrigan/episodes/28--10-Tips-for-New-Assistant-Principals-e27ql22" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 28, "name": "27. How to Increase Your Influence", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/the-school-leader-s-podcast/27-how-to-increase-your-influence", "datePublished": "2023-07-09", "dateText": "2023-07-09", "duration": "PT18M18S", "durationText": "00:18:18", "description": "In this episode, I shared How to Increase Your Influence. These tips will help you increase your influence in every direction—up, down, and across your organization. You must be able to influence or manage up, down, and across our organization if you are going to increase your influence and effectiveness. These tips are: Understand your organization Develop a solid reputation Cultivate trust Promote others Build networks Create opportunities for growth I hope you enjoyed today’s episode. Please…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gastrid-harrigan/episodes/27--How-to-Increase-Your-Influence-e26o9hh" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 27, "name": "26. Self-Care Tips for Educators", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/the-school-leader-s-podcast/26-self-care-tips-for-educators", "datePublished": "2023-06-19", "dateText": "2023-06-19", "duration": "PT19M30S", "durationText": "00:19:30", "description": "In this episode, I shared Self-Care Tips for Educators. 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Creating a System of Support for Hard-to-Reach Students with Dr. Joseph Williams III", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/the-school-leader-s-podcast/25-creating-a-system-of-support-for-hard-to-reach-students-with-dr-joseph-willia", "datePublished": "2023-06-05", "dateText": "2023-06-05", "duration": "PT48M8S", "durationText": "00:48:08", "description": "In this episode, I interview Dr. Joseph Williams III. As an experienced educator, Dr. Joseph Williams III recognizes that an excellent and equitable education is the key to a world of opportunities for all children. He grew up in Kansas City, Missouri, and Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Strong teachers, quality educational programs, and a supportive mother changed the trajectory of his life, which is why he has dedicated his life to ensuring that a student’s race, identity, gender, economic status, or…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gastrid-harrigan/episodes/25--Creating-a-System-of-Support-for-Hard-to-Reach-Students-with-Dr--Joseph-Williams-III-e25814k" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 25, "name": "24. Improving School Mental Health with Charle Peck", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/the-school-leader-s-podcast/24-improving-school-mental-health-with-charle-peck", "datePublished": "2023-05-15", "dateText": "2023-05-15", "duration": "PT30M7S", "durationText": "00:30:07", "description": "In this episode, I interview Charle Peck. She is the co-creator of Thriving School Community, a revolutionary program designed for schools to improve mental health. With over 20 years of education and mental health leadership experience, she has the unique lens of both a certified teacher and a licensed clinical therapist specializing in trauma. Charle holds an MS in Education and an MS in Social Work. Her role as a high school teacher coupled with her work with children and families in crisis…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gastrid-harrigan/episodes/24--Improving-School-Mental-Health-with-Charle-Peck-e242nji" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 24, "name": "23. Instructional Coaching with Zach Groshell", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/the-school-leader-s-podcast/23-instructional-coaching-with-zach-groshell", "datePublished": "2023-04-30", "dateText": "2023-04-30", "duration": "PT36M15S", "durationText": "00:36:15", "description": "In this episode, I interview Dr. Zach Groshell. 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Instructional Leadership with Fedrick Cohens", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/the-school-leader-s-podcast/22-instructional-leadership-with-fedrick-cohens", "datePublished": "2023-04-16", "dateText": "2023-04-16", "duration": "PT27M38S", "durationText": "00:27:38", "description": "In this episode, I interview Fedrick Cohens. Mr. Cohens is the Executive Director of Curriculum and Instruction (Elementary Schools) at Georgetown County School District, where he supports all elementary school leaders and principals. He provides technical assistance to early learning centers, supervises elementary schools, and creates optimal opportunities for effective teaching and learning experiences. He is a former Elementary Principal for nearly a decade (10 years). He is also a creative…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gastrid-harrigan/episodes/22--Instructional-Leadership-with-Fedrick-Cohens-e22el1i" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 22, "name": "21. Strategies to Move Your School from an F to a C in One Year with Heilange Porcena", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/the-school-leader-s-podcast/21-strategies-to-move-your-school-from-an-f-to-a-c-in-one-year-with-heilange-por", "datePublished": "2023-04-02", "dateText": "2023-04-02", "duration": "PT33M44S", "durationText": "00:33:44", "description": "In this episode, I interview Heilange Porcena. Mrs. Porcena is a servant leader and elementary turnaround principal. She has been an educator for 28 years and 12 years as a school-based administrator. She is a phenomenal leader. She has been instrumental in improving student achievement and moved her school from an F to a C in 1 year. She is passionate about making a difference for all children to succeed by equalizing the playing field through high expectations and a positive school culture.…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gastrid-harrigan/episodes/21--Strategies-to-Move-Your-School-from-an-F-to-a-C-in-One-Year-with-Heilange-Porcena-e21ij9l" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 21, "name": "20. Strategies for Working with the ESE Team with Dr. Karen Dudek-Brannan", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/the-school-leader-s-podcast/20-strategies-for-working-with-the-ese-team-with-dr-karen-dudek-brannan", "datePublished": "2023-03-19", "dateText": "2023-03-19", "duration": "PT44M47S", "durationText": "00:44:47", "description": "In this episode, I interview Dr. Karen Dudek-Brannan. Dr. Dudek-Brannan is the founder and CEO of Dr. Karen, LLC, a company focused on empowering educators to support language, literacy, executive functioning, and cognitive wellness. She currently offers online professional development focused on helping K-12 therapists (SLPs, psychologists, social workers, and other service providers) develop programs and services that support students in the areas of language, literacy, and executive…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gastrid-harrigan/episodes/20--Strategies-for-Working-with-the-ESE-Team-with-Dr--Karen-Dudek-Brannan-e20mkou" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 20, "name": "19. Strategies for Scaling Up STEM Initiatives with Ms. Osas Guis-Obaseki", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/the-school-leader-s-podcast/19-strategies-for-scaling-up-stem-initiatives-with-ms-osas-guis-obaseki", "datePublished": "2023-03-05", "dateText": "2023-03-05", "duration": "PT40M10S", "durationText": "00:40:10", "description": "Episode 19 – Strategies for Scaling Up STEM Initiatives with Ms. Osas Guis-Obaseki In this episode, I interview Ms. Osas Gauis-Obaseki. Ms. Osas is an engineer, STEM, and Computer Science Teacher. As a current programmer and engineer, he has been instrumental in scaling up her school's STEM and Computer Science Initiatives. She has exposed students to building computers, coding, programming, and digital tools. She has quarterly Hackathons, where students demonstrate their coding skills and…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gastrid-harrigan/episodes/19--Strategies-for-Scaling-Up-STEM-Initiatives-with-Ms--Osas-Guis-Obaseki-e1vsj4j" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 19, "name": "18. Authentic Leadership with Dr. Shanessa Fenner", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/the-school-leader-s-podcast/18-authentic-leadership-with-dr-shanessa-fenner", "datePublished": "2023-02-20", "dateText": "2023-02-20", "duration": "PT31M1S", "durationText": "00:31:01", "description": "In this episode, I interview Dr. Shanessa Fenner. Dr. Fenner is an elementary principal, writer, a print model, motivational speaker, actress, and has her own TV show “The Bronco Exchange” on channel 7. She is a former radio personality on KISS 107.7 FM and had her own radio show entitled “Real Talk with Dr. Shanessa Fenner” and was co-host of a radio show called “iTeach.” Dr. Fenner is also an adjunct professor and a licensed insurance agent. Dr. Fenner was the Principal of the Year finalist…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gastrid-harrigan/episodes/18--Authentic-Leadership-with-Dr--Shanessa-Fenner-e1v7v3u" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 18, "name": "17. Reimaging Immigrant Education with Jessica Lander", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/the-school-leader-s-podcast/17-reimaging-immigrant-education-with-jessica-lander", "datePublished": "2023-02-04", "dateText": "2023-02-04", "duration": "PT39M33S", "durationText": "00:39:33", "description": "In this episode, I interview Jessica Lander. Jessica Lander is a teacher, author and advocate. She teaches history and civics to recent immigrant students in an urban Massachusetts public high school and has won several teaching awards, including being named a Top 50 Finalist for the Global Teacher Prize in 2021, presented by the Varkey Foundation and being named a 2023 MA Teacher of the Year Finalist, presented by the MA Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Previously she has…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gastrid-harrigan/episodes/17--Reimaging-Immigrant-Education-with-Jessica-Lander-e1t76ga" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 17, "name": "16. Steps to be a Better Leader", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/the-school-leader-s-podcast/16-steps-to-be-a-better-leader", "datePublished": "2023-01-14", "dateText": "2023-01-14", "duration": "PT13M4S", "durationText": "00:13:04", "description": "In this episode, I shared ideas and thoughts on Steps to be a Better Leader. Before we talk about what you will want to do in the New Year, let’s start with who you want to become. So many people make “do” goals. I encourage you to start with “who” goals. Who do you want to be as a leader? Based on who you want to become, what do you need to do? Consider these six things so you can set goals to become a better leader: A discipline to start A person to empower The courage to stop Create a system…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gastrid-harrigan/episodes/16--Steps-to-be-a-Better-Leader-e1strkm" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 16, "name": "15. Setting New Year's Goals", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/the-school-leader-s-podcast/15-setting-new-year-s-goals", "datePublished": "2022-12-31", "dateText": "2022-12-31", "duration": "PT12M33S", "durationText": "00:12:33", "description": "In this episode, I shared ideas and tips for Setting New Year’s Goals. These five (5) essential guidelines for your goals are intended as reminders as you create and write down your SMART goals. You should also set goals for seven (7) areas of life. As you enter the New Year, you should use these guidelines as guideposts for your goal setting. They are: Be specific Make Your Goals Memorable Give Your Goals a Time Limit Goals Need to be Yours Put Them in Writing I hope you joined today’s…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gastrid-harrigan/episodes/15--Setting-New-Years-Goals-e1stksu" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 15, "name": "14. 5 Leadership Self-Care Tips", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/the-school-leader-s-podcast/14-5-leadership-self-care-tips", "datePublished": "2022-12-18", "dateText": "2022-12-18", "duration": "PT11M49S", "durationText": "00:11:49", "description": "In this episode, I shared 5 Leadership Self-Care Tips. These self-care tips are intended as reminders for school leaders and principals as they enter the holiday season and throughout New Year to refill and rejuvenate. As you enter the holiday season and throughout New Year consider or ponder on these 5 leadership self-care tips. They are: Pause Get your rest Cultivate an attitude of gratitude Make room for laughter Focus forward I hope you joined today’s episode. Please subscribe to the…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gastrid-harrigan/episodes/14--5-Leadership-Self-Care-Tips-e1sdj70" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 14, "name": "13. Interview with Steve Frazier", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/the-school-leader-s-podcast/13-interview-with-steve-frazier", "datePublished": "2022-12-03", "dateText": "2022-12-03", "duration": "PT38M30S", "durationText": "00:38:30", "description": "In this episode, I interview Steve Frazier. Steve Frazier is a former Principal and South Florida Manager for Jostens. He is also the Executive Director of the Florida League of Middle Schools. He is a phenomenal leader and has been instrumental in improving student achievement at his school. He also shared tips and strategies for leaders and principals to lead their schools to deliver positive learning outcomes for students. Listen in to the entire conversation for takeaways for school leaders…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gastrid-harrigan/episodes/13--Interview-with-Steve-Frazier-e1rc2a4" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 13, "name": "12. Interview with Vince Dawes", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/the-school-leader-s-podcast/12-interview-with-vince-dawes", "datePublished": "2022-11-19", "dateText": "2022-11-19", "duration": "PT39M55S", "durationText": "00:39:55", "description": "In this episode, I interview Vince Dawes. Vince Dawes is a current Principal at Richardson Independent School District. As a Turnaround Principal, he was instrumental in transforming and improving student achievement in several schools in both Florida and Texas. He also shared tips and strategies for emerging leaders, school leaders, and principals and ways to scale up professional development and transform your school. Listen in to the entire conversation for takeaways for school leaders and…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gastrid-harrigan/episodes/12--Interview-with-Vince-Dawes-e1r0mnq" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 12, "name": "11. Interview with Jackson Self", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/the-school-leader-s-podcast/11-interview-with-jackson-self", "datePublished": "2022-11-05", "dateText": "2022-11-05", "duration": "PT36M59S", "durationText": "00:36:59", "description": "In this episode, I interview Jackson Self. Jackson Self is a former Principal and Senior Director of Strategic Partnerships at Invo Healthcare. As a former Principal and Turn Around Leader, he was instrumental in working with school leaders and principals to transform low-performing schools to improve student outcomes. He shared tips and strategies for school leaders and principals and ways to scale up support and interventions using the Invo Healthcare IMPACT Program. Listen in to the entire…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gastrid-harrigan/episodes/11--Interview-with-Jackson-Self-e1puu7j" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 11, "name": "10. Strategies to Deal with Challenging Students’ Behaviors", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/the-school-leader-s-podcast/10-strategies-to-deal-with-challenging-students-behaviors", "datePublished": "2022-10-17", "dateText": "2022-10-17", "duration": "PT18M22S", "durationText": "00:18:22", "description": "In this episode, I shared Strategies to Deal with Challenging Students’ Behaviors. Coming out of the pandemic across our state and throughout the United States, I have noticed students' misbehaviors have worsened. While we had students' misbehaviors before the pandemic, it appears the pandemic has negatively influenced them. Students are having a difficult time self-regulating. It is almost safe to say most students have been impacted by the pandemic. It has directly impacted students' ACEs –…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gastrid-harrigan/episodes/10--Strategies-to-Deal-with-Challenging-Students-Behaviors-e1pc7aj" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 10, "name": "9. Interview with Janet D. Jackson", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/the-school-leader-s-podcast/9-interview-with-janet-d-jackson", "datePublished": "2022-10-02", "dateText": "2022-10-02", "duration": "PT42M21S", "durationText": "00:42:21", "description": "In this episode, I interview Janet D. Jackson. Ms. Jackson is an Assistant Principal in Broward County Public Schools, FL. As a veteran Assistant Principal, she shared tips and strategies for emerging and new Assistant Principals. Listen in to the entire conversation for takeaways for new assistant principals and emerging school leaders: Strategies for self-care around your mind, body, and soul Own your professional growth Incorporate physical movement Practice gratitude Know & understand your…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gastrid-harrigan/episodes/9--Interview-with-Janet-D--Jackson-e1ncuau" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 9, "name": "8. Tips for New Assistant Principals", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/the-school-leader-s-podcast/8-tips-for-new-assistant-principals", "datePublished": "2022-09-19", "dateText": "2022-09-19", "duration": "PT25M19S", "durationText": "00:25:19", "description": "In this episode, I shared Tips for New Assistant Principals. If you are a newly appointed assistant principal, Congratulations! I am proud of you. I know you are excited and ready to work alongside your principal to turn your school around or scale up to make it better. As you start your 1st year as an assistant principal or a veteran assistant principal in a new building, I would you to consider or ponder on these tips. They are: Be You. Be authentic. Build trusting relationships Understand…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gastrid-harrigan/episodes/8--Tips-for-New-Assistant-Principals-e1o1fr1" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 8, "name": "7. Interview with Dr. William Valmyr", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/the-school-leader-s-podcast/7-interview-with-dr-william-valmyr", "datePublished": "2022-09-04", "dateText": "2022-09-04", "duration": "PT39M55S", "durationText": "00:39:55", "description": "In this episode, I interview the transformational leader and mentor, Dr. William Valmyr. Dr. Valmyr is a teacher, educational leader, author, coach, and speaker who speaks across the country and globally. He is also the CEO of Transformational Leadership. He shared tips and nuggets for how school leaders can scale up their practices, lead, and innovate their schools. Listen in to the entire conversation for more takeaways, including Dr. Valmyr’s tips for administrators and school leaders: Why…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gastrid-harrigan/episodes/7--Interview-with-Dr--William-Valmyr-e1nbmhr" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 7, "name": "6. Reinvent and rebuild the culture of your school Part 2", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/the-school-leader-s-podcast/6-reinvent-and-rebuild-the-culture-of-your-school-part-2", "datePublished": "2022-08-28", "dateText": "2022-08-28", "duration": "PT25M52S", "durationText": "00:25:52", "description": "In the last episode, I shared some of the strategies you can use to reinvent and rebuild the culture of your school. How would you define your school or department culture? How is your school culture? What is your department culture? Is it positive? Is it toxic? Even if it is a good and positive culture, I think you can still take 1-2 things to make it even better. What are some of the steps or actions you can take to improve your school culture or department culture? I shared some of the…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gastrid-harrigan/episodes/6--Reinvent-and-rebuild-the-culture-of-your-school-Part-2-e1lprlm" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 6, "name": "5. Reinvent and rebuild the culture of your school Part 1", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/the-school-leader-s-podcast/5-reinvent-and-rebuild-the-culture-of-your-school-part-1", "datePublished": "2022-08-15", "dateText": "2022-08-15", "duration": "PT15M15S", "durationText": "00:15:15", "description": "Episode 5 – Reinvent and rebuild the culture of your school Part 1 In today’s episode, I shared some of the strategies you can use to reinvent and rebuild the culture of your school. I hope you can take one or two tips to embed and apply to your school or department culture. How would you define your school or department culture? How is your school culture? What is your department culture? Is it positive? Is it toxic? Even if it is a good and positive culture, I think you can still take 1-2…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gastrid-harrigan/episodes/5--Reinvent-and-rebuild-the-culture-of-your-school-Part-1-e1lpr8v" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 5, "name": "4. Tips for New Principals", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/the-school-leader-s-podcast/4-tips-for-new-principals", "datePublished": "2022-08-01", "dateText": "2022-08-01", "duration": "PT18M25S", "durationText": "00:18:25", "description": "In this episode, I shared Tips for New Principals. If you are a newly appointed principal, Congratulations! I am proud of you. I know you are excited and ready to turn your school or scale up to make it better. As you start your 1st year as a principal, I would you to consider or ponder on these tips. They are: Get to Know Your Staff Be Visible Ask Lots of Questions Don’t Make Major Changes Share Your Core Values with staff Don’t Talk about the Previous Principal I hope you joined today’s…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gastrid-harrigan/episodes/4--Tips-for-New-Principals-e1lugqg" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 4, "name": "3. 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Or after listening to part 2,…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gastrid-harrigan/episodes/3--Principal-Leadership-Lessons-Learned-Part-2-e1lpr0c" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 3, "name": "2. Principal Leadership: Lessons Learned Part 1", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/the-school-leader-s-podcast/2-principal-leadership-lessons-learned-part-1", "datePublished": "2022-07-28", "dateText": "2022-07-28", "duration": "PT21M27S", "durationText": "00:21:27", "description": "In today’s episode, I shared some of the lessons learned and challenges during my first few years as a principal. I hope that you can glean one or two tips to apply to your leadership repertoire and practices. For some of you, it might be a remainder of some things you have done or learned during your first years. How was your first year as a Principal? What were some of the things that kept you up at night? 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