Urban Principal: Leadership Lessons

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This podcast is based upon lessons learned in my 31 years of experience in education--21 as a principal. I spent 10 years turning around a high poverty school, and left to start Nebraska's first focus school--a year-round extended day program centered on leadership, technology and communication. It was named by Harvard's One Nation, Indivisible publication as one of the most innovative and successful schools in the country.

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The Olympic Spirit

Feb 9th, 2026 8:44 PM

This episodes highlights the positive spirit of the Olympics and how leaders can build stronger more effective teams. As a team there nothing people can’t overcome and accomplish together.

Education is the Super Bowl

Feb 2nd, 2026 10:26 PM

Everyday educators cross stadium tunnels to reach the students that are our future. It would be amazing If educators were treated like star athletes. Today, I share the article “If Schools Were Run Like Football Teams” by Virginia MacDonald.

Bouncing Back

Jan 26th, 2026 8:32 PM

Leaders must be able to bounce back and remain positive when needed. Being able to employ the high road principle of John Maxwell can also help in defining your leadership.

Impact

Jan 19th, 2026 8:34 PM

This episode reminds leaders of the impact they can make and gives some stories of how to be a change agent that causes a ripple effect on others.

The Messages You Send

Jan 12th, 2026 7:27 PM

As a leader don’t underestimate the power of the messages you are giving and sending to your organization. Messages can deflate people or give encouragement and motivation. What messages are you sending as a leader?

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