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 100: Your Email Inbox Is A Chronological List Of Everyone Else's Priorities

So, I want to ask you a question about something that you do several times each day. Let’s say that you are out and about in the school, walking around, solving problems, handling student issues, talking to teachers...
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Episode 99: Do You Want Happier Parents? STOP Doing These 4 Things

I want to ask you a question.  Are the parents at your school happy? I can hear what you are thinking: “It depends on which parent, the time of day, depends on if report cards just came out, if their kid is getting...
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Episode 98: The 8 WORST Leadership Habits And How To Break Them

Do you have any bad habits?  I know that I do! I Googled “most common bad habits” and this is what I found: Bad habits Smoking Too much alcohol Overeating Gossip Hoarding Road Rage Scrolling before...
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Episode 97: Overcoming Perfectionism (B+ Is Always Better Than An Incomplete)

I want to hit you with two quotes: “Don’t let perfect be the enemy of good.’ “Focus on progress, not perfection.”   You have likely heard these quotes before. But, I wonder if you have ever heard this quote from...
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Episode 96: These 4 Things Will Help You Crush The Hustle Culture Mentality

You are in danger right now. The problem is that the danger is invisible. The threat is real. You could end up in the hospital with physical problems or mental health issues. The threat is real. Your relationships...
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Episode 95: The 5 Keys To Being A More Visible Leader This Year

I want you to use your imagination. I want you to think about two different prospective parents: Asher and Amanda. Asher lives in Albuquerque, NM and is moving to your city for work. Asher and his wife want to check...
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Episode 94: How To Drive More Traffic To Your School's Website

I want you to use your imagination. I want you to think about two different prospective parents: Asher and Amanda. Asher lives in Albuquerque, NM and is moving to your city for work. Asher and his wife want to check...
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Episode 93: What To Do When A Teacher Quits In August

I call it the “August Apology”. I will be sitting at my desk in early August and a teacher walks into my office. They say something like, “I never thought that I would do this, but…..” Then they proceed to tell me...
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Episode 92: How To Handle The "Underminer" And The "On The Job Retiree"

We all have them. Difficult teachers. I wonder if you have an “Underminer” or an “On The Job Retiree”. Behaviors of Underminers They agree with you or sit silently in your presence, but engage in negative...
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Episode 91: 6 Leadership Lessons From A Shepherd

Have you ever seen a shepherd leading a flock of sheep? I have never seen it in person, but I have seen this happen on a documentary or two. It is amazing to see how hundreds of sheep follow one person using just...
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Episode 90: The 7 Keys To Becoming A Better Public Speaker

“According to most studies, people's number one fear is public speaking. Number two is death. Death is number two. Does that sound right? This means to the average person, if you go to a funeral, you're better off in...
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Episode 89: 6 Ways That AI Can Help You Do Your Job

Understandably, a lot of people are wary of artificial intelligence. That is probably because we don’t understand it, we worry about it replacing human workers, wrestle with the ethical concerns, are concerned about...
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