Mentoring Assistant Principals: Leadership Lessons from the Principal's Office

20/05/2025 39 min Episodio 90
Mentoring Assistant Principals: Leadership Lessons from the Principal's Office

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Get 20% of The 8 to 4 Principal Blueprint HERE.Do you ever feel like you struggle to mentor an assistant principal? In this episode, Barb speaks with Principal Mark Schwarz about his journey from assistant principal to principal and how his experience mentoring assistant principals has shaped his leadership approach. Mark reflects on the lessons he learned as an assistant principal and the strategies he now uses to mentor his own assistant principal. He emphasizes the importance of clear communication, setting expectations, and fostering trust, both with staff and within the leadership team. Mark shares his approach to emotional regulation, managing difficult situations, and providing guidance to help assistant principals feel valued and empowered in their roles. Tune in for insights on how principals can successfully mentor assistant principals to build strong leadership teams and create a positive school culture.Connect with Mark on Linkedin.Email Mark- [email protected]*FREE DOWNLOADS*The Principal's Email DetoxDecisive Leadership- Free WorkshopPrincipal Checklist to Disconnect From SchoolBehavior Blueprint for PrincipalsThe Principal’s Power Hour Blueprint*RESOURCES FOR PRINCIPALS*Transform Your Time: 60 Day Action Plan for PrincipalsLeadership by Design: The Principal's Custom Habit SystemThe Principal's Overwhelm Toolkit*SOCIAL MEDIA*Barb Flowers, Ph.D- LinkedinDrBarbFlowers- Instagram