All Episodes
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The Principal Reset Series: The Self-Doubting Principal
In this episode of The Principal’s Handbook Summer Reset Series, we explore the patterns and habits of the self-doubting principal. Through the example of a principal ...
The Principal Reset Series: The Perfectionist
In this episode of The Principal’s Handbook Summer Reset Series, we explore the mindset and habits of the perfectionist principal. You'll learn how perfectionism shows...
The Principal Reset Series: The People Pleaser
In this episode of The Principal’s Handbook, we explore the challenges of being a people-pleasing principal and how the need for approval can impact leadership decisio...
The Principal Reset Series: The Reactive Principal
In this episode of The Principal’s Handbook Summer Reset Series, we explore the common patterns of the reactive principal and why so many school leaders feel stuck in ...
The Principal Reset Series: The High-Achieving Principal
In this episode of The Principal’s Handbook, we continue the Principal Reset Series by exploring the mindset patterns of the High-Achieving Principal. While ambition a...
The Principal Reset Series: The Burned-Out Principal
In this episode of The Principal’s Handbook, we dive into the mindset patterns and leadership habits that lead to principal burnout. I walk through the story of a burn...
The Five Practices of Confident Leadership for Principals
In this episode of The Principal’s Handbook, we explore the five key practices that build confident, effective school leadership. You’ll learn how shifting your identi...
Finishing the School Year Strong When Everyone Is Tired — Including You
In this episode of The Principal’s Handbook, we’re talking about how to finish the school year strong when everyone is tired, including you. The end of the year can br...
From Reactive to Intentional: The Leadership Shift Every Elementary Principal Needs
In this episode of The Principal’s Handbook, we explore the idea of The Elementary Edge — the difference between reactive leadership and intentional leadership in elem...
The Real End-of- the Year Reflection Principals Need
In this episode of The Principal’s Handbook, we dive into the real end-of-year reflection principals need to move from overwhelm to clarity. I walk you through five ke...
Why Teachers Say “Nothing Happens to Kids” (And How to Fix It)
In this episode of The Principal’s Handbook, we tackle one of the most common and frustrating complaints principals hear: “Nothing happens to kids.” If you’ve heard th...
A Team Approach to Handling Challenging Student Behaviors
In this episode of The Principal’s Handbook, we dive into how to navigate challenging student behavior, especially those Tier 2 and Tier 3 situations that feel overwhe...
The 4 Layers of Instructional Leadership Most Principals Skip
Most principals want to be strong instructional leaders—but their day gets taken over before they ever get there. In this episode, we break down the four layers of ins...
Why Discipline Feels So Hard as a Principal (And What to Do Instead)
Discipline can quickly take over your day as a principal. What starts as a few behavior issues turns into constant interruptions, frustrated teachers, and decisions th...
AI in Schools: Slowing Down to Make Ethical Decisions About EdTech
In this episode of The Principal’s Handbook, Barb talks with edtech expert and author Priten Soundar-Shah about the growing role of AI and technology in schools. They ...
Confidence Killers for Principals and How to Overcome Them
In this episode, we explore what confidence really means for principals — not having all the answers, but trusting that you’ll figure things out. Three major confidenc...
When Leadership Feels Off As a Principal
Does leadership ever feel heavy or off even when everything looks fine on the surface? In this episode of The Principal’s Handbook, we talk about the quiet, confusing ...
Collaborative Teams with Kurtis Hewson
In this episode, Barb talks with Kurtis Hewson about what makes collaborative teams truly effective and how principals can build a culture where teachers solve problem...
Emotional Regulation for Kids and Staff with Lisa Danahy
In this episode, Barb is joined by Lisa Danahy, founder of Create Calm, owner of Radiant Child Yoga, and author of Creating Calm in Your Classroom. Lisa brings over 30...
Five Common Discipline Mistakes Principals Make
Is discipline running your day more than instruction is? In this episode, you’ll learn how to spot the discipline habits that quietly drain your time, energy, and conf...
