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Urban Principal: Leadership Lessons

Bret Anderson
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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Episodes

Motivation Part IV

This episode wraps up motivation and completes our quick look at John Baldoni’s book-Great Motivation Secrets of Great Leaders. We also get some excellent questions for leaders to self-reflect on.

Oct 30, 202314 minSeason 4Ep. 200

Motivation Part III

This episode continues our look at John Baldoni’s Great Motivation Secrets of Great Leaders and review another big area leaders can develop to motivate staff.

Oct 23, 20237 minSeason 4Ep. 199

Motivation Part II

This episode continues our dive into John Baldoni’s book, Great Motivation Secrets of Great Leaders.

Oct 16, 202310 minSeason 4Ep. 198

Motivation Part I

How do leaders motivate staff? It’s all about working with people. In this episode we dive into the book Great Motivation Secrets of Great Leaders by John Baldoni.

Oct 09, 202310 minSeason 4Ep. 197

Principal Longevity

This episode talks about the recent National Center for Education Statistics on principal turnover.

Oct 02, 202312 minSeason 4Ep. 196

Principals Big Three

This episode references the Wallace Foundation’s report on How Principals Affect Students and Schools. It looks at the big three skills leaders need to be successful.

Sep 25, 202313 minSeason 4Ep. 195

Problem-solving & Communication

This episode discusses the ability of staff to have open conversations about behavior and academic data. Keeping communication open and problem-solving.

Sep 18, 202312 minSeason 4Ep. 194

Principal Power

Principals have the power to encourage staff and bring out the best in others. What are you doing daily to build a positive culture?

Sep 11, 20238 minSeason 4Ep. 193

Attitudes Toward Public School

This episode reviews and summarizes the 2023 PDK poll on the attitude toward Public Schools.

Sep 04, 202314 minSeason 4Ep. 192

Staying on Point

This episode discusses the impact of staying on point while giving teachers time back. Try simplifying and sticking to key initiatives to destress everyone creating a healthy staff.

Aug 28, 202318 minSeason 4Ep. 191

Leadership/Distractions

This episode looks at a recent school district policy to prohibit cell phones in the classroom to increase engagement.

Aug 21, 202312 minSeason 4Ep. 190

Start Your Engines!

This episode looks at starting the school year on a positive note while building relationships for a successful year!

Aug 14, 202313 minSeason 4Ep. 189

Leadership/Superbosses Pt. II

This episode continues our discussion on what makes a superboss and the character traits these effective leaders exhibit.

Aug 01, 202312 minSeason 4Ep. 186

Leadership/Superbosses

This episode looks at effective leadership and research done on what makes a Superboss and looks at the work of Sydney Finkelstein.

Jul 25, 202311 minSeason 4Ep. 185

Leaders Build Relationships

Relationships are the cornerstone of being an effective leader. Build relationships, build unity!

Jul 16, 20239 minSeason 4Ep. 184

The Power of Words

The words your organization uses can help to invite school success. It is important to think about the messages you are sending.

Jul 11, 20238 minSeason 4Ep. 183

Encourage Potential

Leaders are in the best position to support others. Developing the potential within each staff member can have a tremendous impact on your culture.

Jul 03, 20239 minSeason 4Ep. 182

Behavior Changes

This episode looks at a recent state law change prohibiting the suspension of students pre-k to second grade.

Jun 26, 202315 minSeason 4Ep. 181

Leaders Boost With Music

Music is an excellent tool to motivate staff, increase creativity and stimulate the right side of the brain. Principals can use music many ways to increase the positivity of the culture.

Jun 20, 202310 minSeason 4Ep. 180

The Importance of Simplifying

As principals start planning for a new year don’t underestimate the power of simplifying as a school. Limiting initiatives, and priorities and ensuring everything integrates together can make a smoother year.

Jun 13, 202315 minSeason 4Ep. 179

Growing and Keeping Staff

This episode discusses some of the ways for leaders to grow staff, use strengths and keep the best people.

Jun 06, 202319 minSeason 4Ep. 178

Time For The Wave

This is the team of year that we again have teachers exiting in large numbers. What is the cause and what can we do?

May 28, 202315 minSeason 4Ep. 177

Leading Through The Last Day

As a principal it is important to celebrate successes, empower staff and make a positive ripple effect ending the year.

May 23, 20239 minSeason 4Ep. 176

Principals Needed

This episode looks at some of the needs in developing effective principals in moving leadership forward.

May 15, 202312 minSeason 4Ep. 175

Extraordinary Leadership

This episode reflects on the leadership of Warren Buffett and the parallels to other successful leaders.

May 08, 202318 minSeason 4Ep. 174

Leaders Share The Burden

Leaders constantly are problem-solving and facing issues. It is easier to handle if you have a positive culture that empowers staff and teams to help carry the load.

May 02, 202310 minSeason 4Ep. 173

Determination

This episode looks at the power of determination in moving a leader forward. Anything is possible if you are determined.

Apr 24, 20239 minSeason 4Ep. 172

Leaders Bring People Together

This episode talks about addressing negativity with the power of shared experiences, positivity and gratitude.

Apr 17, 202312 minSeason 4Ep. 171

Providing Growth Opportunities

This episode talks about providing professional growth opportunities through professional conferences for you and your staff.

Apr 10, 202315 minSeason 4Ep. 170
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