The Principal Purpose Podcast

The Principal Purpose Podcast

The intention of The Principal Purpose is to provide tools and inspiration to help school leaders become the principal everybody loves.

Episodes

October 4, 2023 18 mins

Episode Show Notes:

- Welcome to the Principal Purpose Podcast hosted by Lynn Hardin, a Principal and Certified Life Coach.
- This podcast aims to shape you into the Principal everyone adores by discussing trust, relationships, and commitment.

Main Discussion:
- Lynn shares personal experiences of getting derailed from her routine due to selling her house.
- Discussion on effective time management and its importanc...

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EPISODE NOTES:

  • Introducing Danny Bauer: A renowned principal development and retention expert, best-selling author, and the host of two globally recognized podcasts.
  • Bauer's Mission: Aimed at building better leaders for schools, Danny discusses how he helps educators combat isolation and find solutions to their major challenges.
  • Personal Touch: Diving deep into Danny's favorite childhood memory of a Renaissance Fair and i...
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Episode Summary: In this episode, we delve deep into the intricacies of our brain, exploring the negative biases imprinted on our minds by our ancestors. We offer insights and practical steps to help school principals and leaders navigate these biases, hone emotional intelligence, and evolve into leaders who are loved, respected, and admired.


Episode Notes:

Introduction

  • Objective: To nurture leadership qualities admir...
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August 2, 2023 17 mins

**Episode Notes: "Dear brain, you can be quiet now." or how to Empower Your Mindset - Conquer Negative Thoughts and Lead with Confidence**

*Introduction:*
- Welcome to an empowering episode designed specifically for school leaders like you!
- In this episode, we'll explore the fascinating world of self-talk and its impact on our lives as educators.
- The start of a new school year is the perfect time to cultivate a...

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In this episode join us as we dive into the world of education and problem-solving. 
Our focus is on the persistent challenge faced by school principals – unmotivated teachers. 
Discover how a creative approach, using the powerful Zwicky Box technique, helps a school principal explore unconventional solutions to boost teacher motivation. 
From identifying key factors to fostering a positive school culture, this ep...

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It is crucial to balance the need for teacher support with you and your responsibilities.
 
I know by implementing these strategies, you can effectively manage the timing of when teachers pop-in.
 
 If you address these underlying needs first, provide appropriate channels for communication and support your life will be so much easier.
 
 You'll be able to minimize the occurrence of that inconvenient pop-...

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As principals, we dedicate ourselves to the success of our students and schools throughout the academic year. However, it's crucial to remember that we also need time for rest and rejuvenation. Today, we'll explore practical strategies that will allow you to make the most of your summer break, ensuring you return in the fall feeling refreshed and energized.

Let's dive right in!

Our first key topic is prioritizing self-care. ...

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What's interesting about effective leadership is it's also about how to be an effective anything, effective life, coach, effective parent, effective friend, effective human being. 

So to be an effective leader, he must first start from the authentic part of who you are. Each of us has an inner being. As you may call it a. spirit, a source, whatever is not instinct or what's going on in a primitive part of our brain. 

This in...

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In This Episode:
  • Learn why our reality may not be working
  • Learn how to create different results
  • Why we try to change actions before mindset
  • Meditation for The End of the School Year

Learn more about how our thoughts create our reality at www.lynnhardin.com

 


We’re thrilled to be sponsored by IXL. 


IXL’s comprehensive teaching and learning platform for math, language arts, science, and social studies is ac...

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In this Episode:
  • The end of the school year drama and fatigue
  • Why being tired is not an emergency
  • Why circumstances are not the problem
  • How our thoughts create our reality
  • All problems are thought problems that can be solved at the level of the mind
  • How to motivate ourselves and students
  • How to take massive action to achieve desired results

Reach out to Lynn with questions or concerns at lynn@lynnhardin.com

or g...

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What's in This Episode:

  • My personal and professional background on setting boundaries with teachers
  • What is a boundary?
  • The three steps to setting successful boundaries

For more information or to contact Lynn go to https://www.lynnhardin.com/


We’re thrilled to be sponsored by IXL. 


IXL’s comprehensive teaching and learning platform for m...

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What's in This Episode:

* Meet Jethro Jones, national award-winning former school leader. podcaster, and author  * What is the greatest challenge assistant principals face at this time? * What does building a safe community provide * You are normal if disappointed * How to show up and get the job you seek * Learn about the workshop Move Up designed for assistant principals

Take a QUIZ and find out what you need to do in o...

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What's in This Episode:

  • My personal and professional background on surviving the end of the school year
  • What is resistance and why does it persist?
  • What it means when there is a school days left countdown posted
  • Why the human brain sees everything as scary
  • What is the principal's superpower?

For mor...

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What's in This Episode:

  • My personal and professional background and how I got into coaching.
  • Who this podcast is for and what it is designed to accomplish.
  • What life coaching is all about.
  • The only true way of relieving painful thoughts, feelings and actions that do not serve us.
  • What is a root cause of a...
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About the host

Lynn Hardin is a Retired Elementary School Principal and Certified Life Coach for educators. 

She understands the stress and anxiety associated with being a principal and leading a school.  She is a wife, mother, grandmother, dog lover, and artist. 

She is passionate about helping principals have less stress and more success to live happier and healthier lives. 

Connect on Instagram @_lynnhardin.  To work wi...

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February 16, 2023 22 mins

In this episode we are talking to Ashley Wolf a teacher, librarian, and life coach about the shift in teachers' mental health and the impact of mindset on a classroom.

About the Guest

Ashley Wolf is the host for podcast The Teacher Mindset Coach for teachers who want to do the hard work to up-level themselves and have fun along the way.  Ashley rocks your world through mindset stories, strategies and skills that you've pro...

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