Ep #44: Having What You Want and Wanting What You Have

This topic came to me after an amazing vacation I took recently. Sadly, however, my husband could not join me. I knew he couldn’t come, so I had to make a decision based on the principle of having what I want and wanting what I have. It took some self-coaching, but it sheds light on a problem that comes up a lot when I coach new school leaders.

Some people don’t like to hear it, but when you finally become a school leader, you will face a whole host of challenges you never even considered would come up. Do these obstacles mean that the wonderful parts of the job are not worth the difficult times you will face?

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Ep #43: Sticking to Big Commitments

Principals, and especially aspiring principals, this episode is for you. Are you sticking to your big commitments when it comes to your desire to be a school leader? When we set out on a mission like getting that promotion, it’s not long before that initial rush of excitement is replaced with anxiety about how the future will pan out.

This week, I have a story about my son that not only inspired me but is a perfect example of the emotions that occur when we have set a big goal and it starts to dawn on us that we have to follow through.

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Ep #42: Seeking Approval

Being a school leader is no joke. I created this podcast to support all of you leaders because the drama and the workload is not an easy task to handle. I’m here this week to discuss the idea of needing approval from others and how it affects the results you get for you and your school.

Sure, it’s easy to say you don’t need approval from others, but you might be surprised to hear how our human brains are wired to crave it. I’m covering everything from why we need it, to how it affects your leadership, to how to stop the approval-seeking cycle.

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Ep #41: When Things Irritate You

Can you think of someone who gets on your last nerve? That guy who just has to have the last word in a discussion, or that Debbie-downer who always has something negative to say about a plan you’re presenting at a staff briefing? Well, you might be surprised to learn what these people’s ability to push your buttons says about you.

Sure we have days where our highest self stands out brightly in her power. But then we have other days where we find things getting to us more easily. We are human after all.

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Ep #40: Words of Gratitude for Fred Rogers

When I started this podcast, I was in major resistance mode. I did not believe my coach when she told me I was in a position where I could make a difference. And even after I started, I avoided divisive topics for a fear of backlash, which kind of contradicts some of the lessons I was trying to put out there.

Well, recently I saw a documentary on one of my childhood heroes, Mr. Fred Rogers – a man who was authentic and passionate about his message. As a child, I loved him, but I had no idea what an inspiration he would be.

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