The Principalship podcast

How do you effectively create a positive learning culture when you're constantly faced with unhappy people? From the teacher upset about how you discipline a student, to the grandparent disgruntled with the flow of the pick-up line, daily conflict can be emotionally exhausting! It today's episode of The Principalship, Dr. Sherry Schock shares "The 3 P's: Pause, Paraphrase and Pose a Question". The 3 P's is a proven strategy that you can implement TODAY to help build and strengthen your relationships in order to create a culture of respect, trust and positivity.

"Every student that we encounter has potential. And trying to help them reach their full potential is something that very, very few people have to opportunity to experience." Dr. Craig Douglas Despite the daily challenges of leading a school, our ultimate goal is the success of the students we serve. Join Dr. Sherry Schock and Dr. Craig Douglas, IEE Coach, former Principal and Superintendent, as they share stories and lessons they've learned as school leaders. A few key takeaways: -Learn to be patient to become a more thoughtful leader. -Know and have faith you're doing the good work. -Understand that you are needed. -Remember to not take things personally.-Build resiliency within yourself.

"To be an effective leader, you need a commitment to do the right things for kids and be ok with being unliked. You need to have the skin of a rhinoceros - thick and sensitive."In today's episode: "Skin of a Rhinoceros", Dr. Sherry Schock shares some personal stories of her days as a principal and how she overcame some of the most challenging aspects of positional power in order to become an effective leader.

As a principal, what challenges you most?-Not spending enough time with your students? -Building trust with your team? -Dealing with parents? -Academic shortfalls? -Not enough time in the day? Maybe some or all of the above? You’ve come to the right place. Join Dr. Sherry Schock and Dr. Jill Waliczek (former Principal, Professor at Saginaw Valley State University, IEE Coach) as they share valuable insights on how you can turn your daily challenges into positives. Don’t miss this one!