The Private School Leader Podcast

The Private School Leader Podcast

Hosted by: Mark Minkus

The Private School Leader Podcast exists to help you go from SURVIVING to THRIVING as you lead your school. Do you ever feel lonely and isolated in your role as a private school leader? Do you wish that you could get...

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Episode 127: This One Strategy Will Significantly Increase Your Productivity AND Make You Better At Delegating

I want to know if any of these statements describe a typical day at school for you: You run around putting out fires, playing “Whack-A-Mole” with your hair on fire. You finally get back to your office and sit down at...
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Episode 126: The 4 Keys To Surviving "Tough Conversation Season"

Where I live, we get to experience all four seasons. Right now the first signs of spring are popping up all around me. We have some very distinct seasons at our private schools: Back To School Season Countdown to...
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Episode 125: This Is An Eviction Notice For The Parent That Is Living Rent-Free In Your Head

I want you to picture a bright pink elephant riding a unicycle. Now, I want you to stop thinking about it. Just stop. Don’t think about it anymore. That worked about as well as you trying not to think about that upset...
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Episode 124: How To Overcome The “Sunday Scaries”

Has this ever happened to you? You’re having a nice weekend, hanging out with friends and family. You are getting some things done around the house and running some errands On Sunday (late afternoon, early evening)...
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Episode 123: 4 Ways To Deal With The Teacher That Is An "Energy Vampire"

I am a huge fan of 80’s movies. Some of my favorites are Rocky 4, Back To The Future, Ghostbusters, Die Hard, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off and Top Gun. However, I am not a fan of scary movies. In fact, two of my least...
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Episode 122: How To Navigate Complex Emotions When You Get The Parent Survey Results

You have probably heard the saying, “No two days the same". This is an accurate description of your job as a private school leader. I used to say to my family, “I go to school to see what’s going to happen”.  While...
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Episode 121: 3 Reasons Why You Should Start Your Own Instagram Account At School