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What Do Great Principals Actually Do Daily? Redefining “Instructional Leadership" #199
24 Oct 2025
Send us a textEvery school says they want strong instructional leaders—but what does that really look like day to day? In this episode, Dr. Mel breaks down what instructional leadership actually means beyond walkthroughs and data meetings. You’ll learn how to be visible in classrooms, model great teaching, give real-time feedback, and protect time for the work that matters most: growing instruction and people.Whether you’re a new administrator or a seasoned principal trying to refocus your leadership, this episode gives you five practical ways to show up as an instructional leader without adding another plate to spin.In This Episode, You’ll Learn:Why instructional leadership is about visibility, not perfectionHow to model best practices in every meeting and PDThe importance of having one shared instructional languageA simple way to give real-time, growth-focused feedbackHow to protect your calendar to prioritize instructional workResources Mentioned:Get Better Faster by Paul Bambrick-SantoyoTeach Like a Champion 3.0 by Doug LemovDownload Upside and use my code MELINDA35278 to get 15¢ per gallon extra cash back on your first gas fill-up and 10% extra cash on your first food purchase! Download Fetch app using this link, submit a receipt and we'll both score bonus points. Calling All Educators! I started a community with resources, courses, articles, networking, and more. I am looking for members to help me build it with the most valuable resources. I would really appreciate your input as a teacher, leader, administrator, or consultant. Join here: Empowered Educator Community Book: Educator to Entrepreneur: IGNITE Your Path to Freelance SuccessGrab a complimentary POWER SessionWith Rubi.ai, you'll experience cutting-edge technology, research-driven insights, and efficient content delivery.email: melinda@empowere...
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