Ep #231: Handling the Emotions of Tragedy

The Empowered Principal™ Podcast with Angela Kelly | Handling the Emotions of Tragedy

As I’m sure you’re all aware, there has been another school shooting here in the United States. This time, 19 third, fourth, and fifth-grade children and two teachers were killed when a gunman entered Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas.

As the story unfolds, the details of what this school community has been through are terrifying and horrific. While I can’t offer the right words to take away the pain felt by everyone affected, all I can offer are words and the opportunity to process our thoughts and emotions around the tragedy these kids, parents, teachers, a whole community, and our country at large are going through.

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Ep #230: Mentoring Vs. Managing

The Empowered Principal™ Podcast with Angela Kelly | Mentoring Vs. Managing

What is the difference between a mentor and a manager? All of us who are in school leadership need to be able to make this distinction because using authority alone to motivate your staff and get results is never going to work in the long term.

Even though we are the leader, we’re not better just because we’re in a position of authority. Our job is to be here to guide our teachers and staff. We need to coach, love, and support them. We’re here to be amazing leaders who truly believe in our teachers, and I’m showing you how in this episode.

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Ep #229: Enhanced Communication

The Empowered Principal™ Podcast with Angela Kelly | Enhanced Communication

As a school leader, you’re facing lots of stressful situations on a daily basis. And as in any leadership situation, you’re going to be dealing with different types of people who have certain feelings about your work, some that aren’t always positive.

On top of that, you have your own emotion patterns, or what I call emotional “STEAR cycles”. You can’t just instantly react to every emotional outburst of your colleagues, so how do you reconcile your STEAR cycle with theirs?

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Ep #228: Enjoy the Last Weeks of the School Year (Part 2)

The Empowered Principal™ Podcast with Angela Kelly | Enjoy the Last Weeks of the School Year (Part 2)

Last week, we discussed all the reasons why we don’t typically enjoy the last weeks of the school year. This week, I’m teaching you all of the how, and it all stems from the simple solution I gave you at the end of the last episode: planning your future is the key.

When you plan your future, that preparation allows you to experience those moments with presence. When you plan enjoyment, it’s already decided. You have the solutions you need to the problems you’ve anticipated. This is what makes all the difference, and I’m showing you how to make the most of it in this episode.

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Ep #227: Enjoy the Last Weeks of the School Year (Part 1)

The Empowered Principal™ Podcast with Angela Kelly | Enjoy the Last Weeks of the School Year (Part 1)

We are officially in May and you are reaching the finish line for this school year. First of all, congratulations! You have a handful of weeks left, so what are you doing to make sure you enjoy the last weeks of the school year? Or are you just dying for the last day of school so you can put this year behind you?

Last week, I held a webinar all about enjoying the last weeks of school before summer vacation. That training was full of gems and everyone who attended loved it, so in case you didn’t catch it, I’m bringing you a two-part overview of what I shared over there. So, if you want to make sure you have more fun and less stress as the year closes out, you’re in the right place.

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