The Principal's Handbook

By Barb Flowers

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Are you feeling swamped by the demands of being a principal? From juggling emails, calls, and decisions to boosting test scores and wading through endless paperwork, the pressure is real. But imagine a scenario where you no longer feel this overwhelming stress. Picture yourself as a more resilient leader, concentrating on enhancing your school rather than merely coping with the daily tasks that currently consume your time. I‘m Barb Flowers. Drawing upon my eight-year experience as an elementary principal, with a Ph.D. in Educational Leadership and certification as a life coach, Along the way, I've mentored and coached school leaders, guiding them to change their mindset, set boundaries and focus on their own well-being while navigating their roles. Each episode offers practical insights on time management, communication, overcoming overwhelm, boosting confidence, and fostering a positive mindset. We'll also discuss topics like working with stakeholders, implementing new initiatives, and managing discipline. Let's set boundaries, focus on well-being, and reignite your passion for being a principal. Welcome to "The Principal's Handbook." I firmly believe that to be an impactful educator, you must first become a confident and well-rounded individual. Join us in this journey to empower and enhance your confidence as a school leader.

Episode Date
Supporting Teachers with Classroom Management
Jul 08, 2025
Time Management Over the Summer: Creating a Productive Break
Jul 01, 2025
Creating Your Personal Summer Professional Development Plan
Jun 24, 2025
Reflecting on Leadership: What Have You Learned About Yourself as a Principal?
Jun 17, 2025
Shifting Your Perspective as a Principal
Jun 10, 2025
Delegation for Sustainable Leadership
Jun 03, 2025
5-Steps to Reduce Office Referrals to Have More Time in Your Day
May 27, 2025
Mentoring Assistant Principals: Leadership Lessons from the Principal's Office
May 20, 2025
Leading in Two Directions: Staying Present and Planning Ahead as a Principal
May 13, 2025
Is work-life balance possible?
May 09, 2025
What If You Could Really Leave Work at 4?
May 06, 2025
The Pressure to Be Perfect: Building Awareness Around Perfectionism in Leadership
Apr 29, 2025
Breaking Free from Email Overwhelm: The Principal's Email Detox
Apr 22, 2025
The Art of Releasing Control as a Principal
Apr 15, 2025
Breaking Free From Overthinking as a Principal
Apr 08, 2025
Reimagining Special Education for Principals
Apr 03, 2025
Customized Leadership Habits for Principals
Mar 25, 2025
The Monday Morning Reset for Principals
Mar 18, 2025
Navigating Staff Emotions as a Principal
Mar 11, 2025
Bridging the Literacy Gap: How Community Volunteers Can Transform Reading Education
Mar 03, 2025
The Comparison Detox for Principals
Feb 25, 2025
When Your Role as a Principal Feels Unsustainable - It Probably Is
Feb 18, 2025
Conquering the Sunday Scaries as a School Principal
Feb 11, 2025
5 Organizational Hacks for Principals
Feb 04, 2025
Building Effective School Systems: From Observations to Culture
Jan 28, 2025
Building Collaborative Response Teams: A Framework for Supporting Every Student
Jan 21, 2025
Beyond the Career Ladder: Finding Your Path in Educational Leadership
Jan 14, 2025
Building Effective Organizational Systems for School Leaders
Jan 07, 2025
Building Mental Health Skills in Schools
Dec 31, 2024
January Reset for Principals: Strategic Planning for the Second Semester
Dec 24, 2024
Confident Leadership with Dr. Stephanie Duguid
Dec 17, 2024
Leading with Optimism: How Principals Can Transform School Culture Through Positive Leadership
Dec 10, 2024
Balancing School Leadership & Wellbeing: A Principal's Guide to Sustainable Leadership with Dr. Nick Davies
Dec 03, 2024
Balancing Leadership and Wellness as a Principal with Bonnie Finnerty
Nov 26, 2024
Empowering PTAs and PTOs: Strategies for Successful School-Parent Partnerships with Christina Hidek
Nov 19, 2024
Navigating Burnout as a Principal
Nov 12, 2024
Being Your Own Worst Critic as a Principal
Nov 05, 2024
Managing Conflict as a Principal with Jen Schwanke
Oct 29, 2024
Connecting with Challenging Teachers: Strategies for Principals
Oct 22, 2024
Flourishing as an Educator: Balancing Leadership and Self-Care with Will Parker
Oct 15, 2024
Setting Boundaries as a Principal
Oct 08, 2024
Using PBIS Data with Brian Callahan
Oct 01, 2024
Leading Literacy Without Expertise: Instructional Leadership Tips
Sep 24, 2024
Early Literacy Assessments with Karen Dudek-Brannan
Sep 17, 2024
A Principal's Guide to the Science of Reading with Kari Walchalk
Sep 10, 2024
Innovative Literacy Programs with Teacher Librarian Janet Wile
Sep 03, 2024
3 Mistakes Principals Make in the Back-to-School Season
Aug 27, 2024
AI in Education: Challenges, Opportunities, and Strategies for Success
Aug 20, 2024
BONUS: Prioritizing Time and Well-Being This School Year: Back to School Strategies with Brittany Stout
Aug 19, 2024
Planning Meaningful Professional Development for the School Year with Jacqui Le-Mon
Aug 13, 2024
Time Mindset Matters: Abundance vs. Scarcity Thinking for Principals
Aug 06, 2024
Getting Ready for a New School Year: A Conversation with Mike Geraghty
Jul 30, 2024
Mindfulness: A Vital Tool for Educators' Well-Being with David K. Richards
Jul 23, 2024
Embracing Hobbies as Self-Care for Principals
Jul 16, 2024
The Power of Movement for Principals
Jul 09, 2024
Unlocking the Power of Sleep for Optimal Leadership
Jul 02, 2024
Unlock Your Potential: Exploring the Impact of Life Coaching for Principals
Jun 25, 2024
Making the Most of Your Summer as a Principal
Jun 18, 2024
Reflecting on the Past School Year as a Principal and Creating an Action Plan
Jun 11, 2024
The Importance of Ongoing Professional Development for Principals with John Mihalyo
Jun 04, 2024
Implement Your School Initiatives with IMPACT with Jenice Pizzuto and Steven Carney
May 28, 2024
Developing a System for Simple and Meaningful Professional Learning Communities (PLCs)
May 21, 2024
The One Thing You Need to Accomplish Any Goal
May 17, 2024
The Importance of Instructional Coaching in Your Building
May 14, 2024
How You Can Create an Emotionally Regulated School with Molly Funk
May 10, 2024
How to Implement Behavior Academies for Student Success
May 07, 2024
The Secret to Loving Your Job as a Principal
Apr 30, 2024
Triage Your School: Creating Systems to Reduce Teacher Burnout with Chris Jenson
Apr 23, 2024
The 3 Things You Need to Start Doing to Increase Parent Engagement as a Principal
Apr 16, 2024
Choose Your Own Masterclass: Differentiated PD for Your Staff with Beth Pandolpho & Katie Cubano
Apr 12, 2024
Understanding the CDC's New Action Guide for Schools: A Conversation with Danielle Neufer
Apr 09, 2024
How to Take the Spotlight Off of Standardized Testing
Apr 02, 2024
Guarding Your Mental Energy: Strategies for Principals to Thrive Throughout the School Day
Mar 26, 2024
Leading with Vision: Principals Seeing Beyond the Daily Grind
Mar 19, 2024
The Principal's March Survival Guide
Mar 12, 2024
The One Thing You are Missing to Achieve Greater Success
Mar 05, 2024
Do You Have Self- Doubt About Your Decisions as a Principal?
Mar 05, 2024
Insider Secrets to Working with Various Stakeholders as a Principal
Mar 05, 2024
Top 3 Mistakes You Are Making for Handling Unexpected Situations as a Principal
Mar 05, 2024
Four Key Ways to Navigate Your Time as a Principal
Mar 05, 2024
The Number 1 Secret Behind How to Stress Less as a Principal
Mar 05, 2024
Podcast Trailer
Mar 05, 2024
Effective Strategies for Collaborating Across Multidisciplinary Teams with Karen Dudek- Brannan
Jan 30, 2024
How to Support Teachers from Burnout with Danielle Nuhfer
Jan 23, 2024
How to Find More Fulfillment as a Principal
Jan 16, 2024
Want to Become a Better Delegator? Here’s How.
Jan 09, 2024
How to Be More Consistent with Your Personal Growth!
Jan 02, 2024
Creating a Vision for the New Year
Dec 26, 2023
How to Make the Most of Your Holiday Break
Dec 19, 2023
Navigating Stress Before a Break
Dec 16, 2023
Principal Strategies: Navigating a Productive December Before the Break
Dec 05, 2023
How to Think More Positively
Nov 28, 2023
How to Have More Confidence Now
Nov 21, 2023
Mastering Effective Staff Communication for Principals
Nov 14, 2023
Empowering Principals: Mastering Self-Commitment
Nov 07, 2023
Mastering the Art of Time Management: Strategies for Principals
Nov 04, 2023
Overcoming Overwhelm: Strategies for Principals
Oct 24, 2023
Dealing with Imposter Syndrome
Oct 21, 2023
Discovering Your Leadership Identity
Oct 20, 2023
Building Confidence as a Principal
Oct 20, 2023