Who Are You as a Principal? Redefining Your Identity with the 1.0 vs. 2.0 Tool

16/09/2025 16 min Episodio 110
Who Are You as a Principal? Redefining Your Identity with the 1.0 vs. 2.0 Tool

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Get 20% of The 8 to 4 Principal Blueprint HERE.What if your identity as a principal isn’t fixed—but a choice you get to make every day? In this episode, we’re diving into the powerful concept of identity and how it shapes your leadership. Barb unpacks the 1.0 vs. 2.0 self exercise—one of her favorite coaching tools—to help you reflect on who you’ve been and intentionally step into who you want to become.You’ll walk away with a practical strategy you can use for yourself and your teachers to foster growth, boost confidence, and shift out of burnout-inducing patterns.Inside this episode:Why identity is more than a personality trait—it's a story you're telling yourselfCommon leadership identities that lead to burnoutHow to use the 1.0 vs. 2.0 tool to shift your mindset and habitsWays to model and share this strategy with your staffThe key to building a culture of growth, reflection, and empowermentThis episode will inspire you to take control of your narrative and lead with intention. Your 2.0 self is waiting—tune in now!This activity is part of The 8 to 4 Principal Blueprint, which you can get HERE!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- Instagramthe8to4principal- TikTok