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The School Leader's Podcast

The School Leader's Podcast is a podcast for current and aspiring principals on a mission to create a school of excellence. On this podcast, we will explore the challenges, strategies, and successes of the school leader's journey. Listeners will hear from fellow school leaders and other voices on the field to scale up your leadership practices in several areas, including school culture, student achievement, innovative ideas and more. I will also share my reflections and tips from over 15 years as a school leader. Together, we will dive deep into the real work of school leaders & how to plan for success. 

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35. Unlock Your Leadership Potential: 10 Strategies for Growth
March 10, 2024

35. Unlock Your Leadership Potential: 10 Strategies for Growth

In this episode, I discuss how to Unlock Your Leadership Potential by focusing on 10 Strategies for Growth. John Maxwell, 15 Laws of Growth , stated that the 1st Law of Growth is The Law of Intentionality – Growth doesn’t ha…
34. 5 Things to Stop Doing as a Leader
Jan. 13, 2024

34. 5 Things to Stop Doing as a Leader

In this episode, I discuss 5 Things to Stop Doing as a Leader. The late great management thinker Peter Drucker said: “We spend a lot of time teaching our leaders what to do. We don’t spend enough time teaching them what to s…
33. Focus: Tips to Eliminate Distractions
Dec. 30, 2023

33. Focus: Tips to Eliminate Distractions

In this episode, I discuss Focus: Tips to Eliminate Distractions. I will share three tips to reduce or eliminate distractions and focus on what you want more this year. For many leaders, the problem isn’t a lack of time. The…
32. Leading with Gratitude
Nov. 11, 2023

32. Leading with Gratitude

In this episode, I discuss Leading with Gratitude. As you listen, pay close attention to the benefits of living a grateful life and 5 habits that will help you lead with gratitude. To lead with gratitude, every leader should…
31. Leadership Landmines And How to Avoid Them
Oct. 3, 2023

31. Leadership Landmines And How to Avoid Them

In this episode, I shared Leadership Landmines and How to Avoid Them. As you listen, pay close attention to each leadership landmine and strategies to avoid stepping on them. These are the landmines every school leader shoul…
30. 6 Tips for Aspiring School Leaders
Sept. 17, 2023

30. 6 Tips for Aspiring School Leaders

In this episode, I shared 6 Tips for Aspiring School Leaders. As you listen, examine yourself and consider these tips and areas for improvement. As you start on your leadership journey, consider these tips. Make Your Intenti…
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Top 10 Episodes of The School Leader’s Podcast

The School Leader’s Podcast explore the challenges, strategies, and successes of the school leader's journey. Listeners hear from fellow school leaders and other voices on the field about how they can level up and scale up their leadership ski…

Tips for New Principals

Are you a new principal? I will share Tips for New Principals. If you are a newly appointed principal, Congratulations! I am proud of you. I know you are excited and ready to turn your school or scale up to make it better. In this podcast episode, …

Principal Leadership: Lessons Learned Part 2

In Principal Leadership: Lessons Learned Part 1, I shared some of the lessons learned during my first few years as a principal. I also shared a little background about my school and our journey to becoming a premier center. The 3 lessons shared were…

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Powerful Information

"Thanks Dr. Harrigan for sharing this great information."

Shuntice | Sept. 4, 2023

3. Principal Leadership: Lessons Learned Part 2

"Excellent leadership information that I can utilize in all of my leadership roles."

Mrs. Morris-Vachon | June 26, 2023

4. Tips For New Principals

"Awesome information for all leadership roles."

Mrs. Morris-Vachon | June 26, 2023

Review - 1. Practical Ideas to Recharge Your Leadership Battery

"Practical and helpful information."

Mrs. Morris-Vachon | June 22, 2023

Great Info

"Another great episode with excellent guests. I really appreciated the info shared in by Dr. Karen. She provided a realistic view about her work with school ESE teams. Great job in stimulating ideas 💡…"

Dr. Jabouin | March 22, 2023
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