The School Leader's Podcast
Episodes
43. 23 Ways to Be a Better School Leader
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
School leadership is rewarding — and relentless. In this energizing episode, I walk listeners through 23 practical habits and mindset shifts that st...
42. 8 Traits of Successful School Leaders
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I explore the 8 essential traits that distinguish the most effective principals and educational leaders. Backed by research from the ...
41. Strategies to End The School Year Successfully
26 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As the academic year wraps up, K–12 school leaders and share principals face a critical opportunity to reflect, celebrate, and prepare. In this epis...
40. Strategies to Build Teacher Morale
13 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I explore the critical issue of teacher and staff morale. With teacher burnout at an all-time high, I provide actionable strategies f...
39. 8 Strategies for School Leaders to Create More Margin in Their Day
03 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explore eight strategies for school leaders to create more margin in their day. According to a report from Education Support, 78% ...
38. 7 Powerful Ways to Get Noticed by Your Boss and Advance Your Career
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we dive into seven impactful strategies to help you stand out in your school or workplace and capture the attention of your principal...
37. 7 Things Effective School Leaders Do Over the Summer
05 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I discuss 7 Things Effective School Leaders Do Over the Summer. Summer is here. While schools are closed for the summer, most schoo...
36. 5 Mini-Habits to Become a Better Leader
18 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I discuss 5 Mini Habits to Become a Better Leader. James Clear, Atomic Habits, says change doesn’t have to be huge, dramatic, or ...
35. Unlock Your Leadership Potential: 10 Strategies for Growth
10 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I discuss how to Unlock Your Leadership Potential by focusing on 10 Strategies for Growth. John Maxwell, 15 Laws of Growth, stated th...
34. 5 Things to Stop Doing as a Leader
13 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I discuss 5 Things to Stop Doing as a Leader. The late great management thinker Peter Drucker said: “We spend a lot of time teachin...
33. Focus: Tips to Eliminate Distractions
30 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I discuss Focus: Tips to Eliminate Distractions. I will share three tips to reduce or eliminate distractions and focus on what you wa...
32. Leading with Gratitude
11 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I discuss Leading with Gratitude. As you listen, pay close attention to the benefits of living a grateful life and 5 habits that will...
31. Leadership Landmines And How to Avoid Them
03 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
30. 6 Tips for Aspiring School Leaders
17 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 y...
29. 10 Tips for New Principals
27 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 excit...
28. 10 Tips for New Assistant Principals
07 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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. ...
27. How to Increase Your Influence
09 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 y...
26. Self-Care Tips for Educators
19 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I shared Self-Care Tips for Educators. These self-care tips are intended as reminders for educators, school leaders, and principals a...
25. Creating a System of Support for Hard-to-Reach Students with Dr. Joseph Williams III
05 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I interview Dr. Joseph Williams III. As an experienced educator, Dr. Joseph Williams III recognizes that an excellent and equitable e...
24. Improving School Mental Health with Charle Peck
15 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I interview Charle Peck. She is the co-creator of Thriving School Community, a revolutionary program designed for schools to improve ...
23. Instructional Coaching with Zach Groshell
30 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I interview Dr. Zach Groshell. Zach is an instructional coach in the Seattle area and an experienced elementary teacher. Zach holds a...
22. Instructional Leadership with Fedrick Cohens
16 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I interview Fedrick Cohens. Mr. Cohens is the Executive Director of Curriculum and Instruction (Elementary Schools) at Georgetown Cou...
21. Strategies to Move Your School from an F to a C in One Year with Heilange Porcena
02 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I interview Heilange Porcena. Mrs. Porcena is a servant leader and elementary turnaround principal. She has been an educator for 28 y...
20. Strategies for Working with the ESE Team with Dr. Karen Dudek-Brannan
19 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 educ...
19. Strategies for Scaling Up STEM Initiatives with Ms. Osas Guis-Obaseki
05 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
18. Authentic Leadership with Dr. Shanessa Fenner
20 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I interview Dr. Shanessa Fenner. Dr. Fenner is an elementary principal, writer, a print model, motivational speaker, actress, and has...
17. Reimaging Immigrant Education with Jessica Lander
04 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I interview Jessica Lander. Jessica Lander is a teacher, author and advocate. She teaches history and civics to recent immigrant stud...
16. Steps to be a Better Leader
14 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 st...
15. Setting New Year's Goals
31 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
14. 5 Leadership Self-Care Tips
18 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
13. Interview with Steve Frazier
03 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I interview Steve Frazier. Steve Frazier is a former Principal and South Florida Manager for Jostens. He is also the Executive Direct...
12. Interview with Vince Dawes
19 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I interview Vince Dawes. Vince Dawes is a current Principal at Richardson Independent School District. As a Turnaround Principal, he ...
11. Interview with Jackson Self
05 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I interview Jackson Self. Jackson Self is a former Principal and Senior Director of Strategic Partnerships at Invo Healthcare. As a f...
10. Strategies to Deal with Challenging Students’ Behaviors
17 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I shared Strategies to Deal with Challenging Students’ Behaviors. Coming out of the pandemic across our state and throughout the Un...
9. Interview with Janet D. Jackson
02 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I interview Janet D. Jackson. Ms. Jackson is an Assistant Principal in Broward County Public Schools, FL. As a veteran Assistant Prin...
8. Tips for New Assistant Principals
19 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 k...
7. Interview with Dr. William Valmyr
04 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I interview the transformational leader and mentor, Dr. William Valmyr. Dr. Valmyr is a teacher, educational leader, author, coach, a...
6. Reinvent and rebuild the culture of your school Part 2
28 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
5. Reinvent and rebuild the culture of your school Part 1
15 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
4. Tips for New Principals
01 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
3. Principal Leadership: Lessons Learned Part 2
28 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 3 – Principal Leadership: Lessons Learned Part 2 In the last episode, I shared some of the lessons learned during my first few years as a pr...
2. Principal Leadership: Lessons Learned Part 1
28 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
1. Practical Ideas to Recharge Your Leadership Battery
25 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Several weeks ago, I read an article about ways to recharge your leadership battery. I also spent the last few months sharing ways to recharge mentall...
The School Leaders Podcast Trailer
25 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The School Leaders’ Podcast is a podcast for current and aspiring school leaders on a mission to create a school of excellence. On this episode, I s...