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This podcast is based upon lessons learned in my 31 years of experience in education--21 as a principal. I spent 10 years turning around a high poverty school, and left to start Nebraska's first focus school--a year-round extended day program centered on leadership, technology and communication. It was named by Harvard's One Nation, Indivisible publication as one of the most innovative and successful schools in the country.

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Check latest episodes from Urban Principal: Leadership Lessons podcast

Be An Encourager!

2026/10/26

How do you encourage others? As a leader you have the opportunity to encourage and bring out the best in others! Look for the positives and acknowledge them!

Empower Others!

2026/10/19

One key to effective leadership is having the ability to empower others. Allowing people to be a part of shared leadership while using their strengths and talents can enhance an organization.

Give Credit!

2026/10/12

As a leader one of the best things you can do is give credit to others for what they have accomplished and what they are doing to help the organization. Acknowledge and catch the good, celebrate successes!

Learning Mindset

2026/10/05

Leaders often fail and make mistakes. You can turn these mistakes into learning experiences if you maintain the right mindset.

The Principal Effect

2026/09/28

This episode reviews a fact sheet released by the Learning Policy Institute on the Principal Effect : How School Leaders Address Education’s Biggest Challenges.

Literacy Through Imagination

2026/09/21

This episode highlights the work Dolly Parton did through her imagination Library to improve literacy for children worldwide.

Honoring September 11

2026/09/14

Leadership is challenging, what were you doing on this day in history? This episode pays tribute to those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001. As we remember the victims, heroes and reflect on the unity of the nation.

Relationship Growth Pt. II

2026/09/07

Leaders drive the culture! Relationships can help create the positive culture you desire and enable a leader to motivate staff. Accentuating the positive can move people in the right direction. Checkout part two of the podcast!

Relationship Growth Pt. I

2026/08/31

Relationships can help create the positive culture you desire and enable a leader to motivate staff. Accentuating the positive can move people in the right direction.

Connect!

2026/08/24

Connecting with staff, students and community can make the difference in being successful together. It is better to connect, provide hope and help light the way!

Effective School Leaders

2026/08/17

What makes effective school leaders? What are the areas principals can focus on to have the most impact and cultivate a positive culture.

Time to Up the Vision

2026/08/10

A collaborative vision can set the course for success with a clear target. It is time to review or reset your vision.

New School Year, Fresh Start!

2026/08/03

Opening meetings and professional development need to be relevant and created around the needs of the building, including students and staff. Developing staff capacity to work with students and move instruction is paramount while creating a positive culture of collaboration and teamwork.

Principals Coach

2026/07/27

Leaders build people up! As a principal it is important to develop a positive atmosphere of constructive dialogue. Classroom visits and coaching is a must! The trust to openly discuss and meet any challenges together can make the difference!

Leaders Motivate!

2026/07/20

As a leader what are ways to motivate people and keep moving forward? Building a positive productive culture helps everyone succeed.