If you are beginning to doubt the existence of truly great men or women in the world, spend the day in the classroom of a highly effective teacher.

Taking the time to connect with friends who let you take off your educator hat is important for maintaining the mental and emotional wellbeing needed to succeed as a school leader. Listen in to this week's Monday Matters episode to hear Jen Schwanke and me talk more about this!

Join Jen Schwanke and me on Monday Matters as we talk about protecting your perimeter — the space that you need to be emotionally and mentally healthy as a school leader. Listen in on YouTube or wherever you listen to podcasts! youtu.be/x9p84xtaZbQ

During his conversation with Jen Schwanke, Tony Bornhorst talks about how coaching sports is the perfect microcosm of school administration. Listen to the rest of the conversation on this week's episode of Principal Matters Podcast!

Join Jen Schwanke in welcoming Tony Bornhorst to Principal Matters Podcast! Tony is a veteran educator, coach, and administrator, with over three decades of experience. Listen in to the full episode to hear the rest of Tony’s story! youtu.be/kGgmAcRXOk0

Schools are expected to offer a lot to students. The problem is that there's just not enough money to adequately provide all the services that students need. It's important for school leaders to remember that you can't be everything to everyone, and that's okay.

Jen Schwanke and I take some time to “proflect” together on this week’s episode of Monday Matters. Jen shares some lessons she presented at a conference recently, and I talk about lessons that I have been learning through my work in leadership. Listen in! youtu.be/0Fbquu_vHk8

One of the keys to success in school leadership is surrounding yourself with brilliant educators and principals who love children and want to see them succeed. This week on Principal Matters Podcast, Darren Melton shares this tidbit and others about building successful schools.

It was truly a delight to be joined by Darren Melton on this week’s episode of Principal Matters. Darren joins me for conversation about trust, leadership, communication, and building healthy school culture. Listen in on YouTube! youtu.be/74hTZa96WNM

This week on Monday Matters, Jen shares the story of the dog she wanted versus the dog she has and how it shaped her perspective on accepting unexpected circumstances. Listen in to learn how this story ties in to school leadership!

On this week’s Monday Matters, Jen Schwanke and I talk about learning to accept unwanted circumstances. Learning healthy ways to deal with unexpected situations is the key to a successful school year. Listen in to the full conversation on YouTube! youtu.be/1TXk5eGox0E

In our conversation about how leaders can transform their schools into places where teachers, students, and staff can say "I love this place", Patrick Erwin shares stories from his career that humbled him. Listen in to hear him talk about the importance of being a grounded leader

This week on Principal Matters Podcast, I sit down with Patrick Erwin for a conversation about leadership development, school culture, humility, belonging, and why great schools become places where students and staff genuinely say, “I love this place.” youtu.be/evrvgWUpK9A

If there's one lesson I've learned over the years that I've worked with leaders, it's that sometimes the smartest person in a room is the room. Leadership can feel a little less isolating when leaders come together to learn and grow.

I recently had the opportunity to sit down with some principals from Oklahoma’s secondary and middle level principals association. The conversation we had was so rich that I wanted to bring some of their takeaways to Monday Matters. Listen in on YouTube! youtu.be/1TXk5eGox0E

"When we trust out gut, it's probably going to lead us in the direction that is best for our kids, learning, and leading." On this week’s episode of Principal Matters Podcast, @hamasaki_r shares what she has learned from her years of leadership experience. Out on all platforms!

It was a pleasure to welcome @hamasaki_r back to Principal Matters Podcast this week! We talk about the need for connection and belonging among school leadership. Robyn also highlights the 2027 National Principals Conference. Listen in on YouTube! youtu.be/bS3CH7iMxog

It’s Homecoming Week at Lincoln Christian School in Tulsa, and yesterday was Hawaiian Day! Grateful to kick off our Grow Your Leadership Academy with this great team—a year-long dive into the hats school leaders wear and the beliefs, people & systems that drive better outcomes.

Helping teachers learn how to set healthy boundaries is a crucial tool that will help them prevent burnout. Jen Schwanke shares more about how school leaders can proactively address teacher burnout in this week's episode of Monday Matters. Check it out on YouTube!