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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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38. 7 Powerful Ways to Get Noticed by Your Boss and Advance Your Career
Nov. 12, 2024

38. 7 Powerful Ways to Get Noticed by Your Boss and Advance Your Career

In this episode, we dive into seven impactful strategies to help you stand out in your school or workplace and capture the attention of your principal or leadership team. What does it really mean to “get noticed” at work? It…
37. 7 Things Effective School Leaders Do Over the Summer
July 5, 2024

37. 7 Things Effective School Leaders Do Over the Summer

In this episode, I discuss 7 Things Effective School Leaders Do Over the Summer. Summer is here. While schools are closed for the summer, most school leaders and principals are working over the summer. It is important then t…
36. 5 Mini-Habits to Become a Better Leader
May 18, 2024

36. 5 Mini-Habits to Become a Better Leader

In this episode, I discuss 5 Mini Habits to Become a Better Leader. James Clear, Atomic Habits, says change doesn’t have to be huge, dramatic, or instantaneous. James explained that if you “get just 1% better each day, you’l…
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…
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Recent Blog Posts

7 Things Effective School Leaders Do Over the Summer

Summer is here. Most schools are closed for the summer. However, most school leaders and principals work over the summer. It is important that school leaders and principals catch their breath and recharge their leadership battery. Although the work…

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 Assistant Principals

Are you a new assistant principal? In this blog, I share tips for new assistant principals. If you are a newly appointed assistant principal, Congratulations! I am proud of you. I know you are excited and ready to work alongside your principal to tu…
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Reviews

5 Mini-Habits to Become a Better Leader

"Useful, clearly presented, readily implementable tips on leadership development . Thank you l! Mr. Bellini - Educator"

Joseph Bellini | June 9, 2024

Strategies to level up your leadership journey.

"I am a teacher and own my own business, not a current or aspiring principal, but the tips Dr. Harrigan shares is helpful for anyone working with children in a leadership role, and for anyone pursuing…"

Let’s change the world! | March 14, 2024

Powerful Information

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

Shuntice | Sept. 4, 2023

Inspiring Podcasts For Leaders of Today and Tomorrow

"Dr Harrigan brings inspiring views and ideas to better leaders of today and tomorrow. He has innovative ideas to show how we leaders can better education not only for ourselves but for the achievemen…"

MadLibs08 | Feb. 5, 2023

5 Self-Care Tips for School Leaders

"Dr Harrigan, Thanks for sharing these valuable tips that can help school leaders rejuvenate. This is a perfect time to share this episode since most of us are on vacation right now and getting ready …"

TNEL84 | Dec. 28, 2022

Leadership!

"Dr. Harrigan, You’re very inspirational and give the leaders excellent motivation to achieve our goals. This is a great support system for all the leaders, school staff and anyone that needs to recha…"

soccer.7Lu | Aug. 6, 2022

Very informative 👌🏽

"Very informative 👌🏽"

Joy@2018 | Aug. 3, 2022

Great podcast for all educators!!

"This podcast is so practical and transformative. Our school system needs better leaders to develop our children. Thank you for this podcast!!"

David Prosper | Aug. 2, 2022

We need better leadership

"So proud of you dr Harrigan, thanks for being an excellent principal and leader. Bravo that you decide to instill your knowledge and wisdom to help others be a better leader. Well done!"

Manizbic | July 27, 2022

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

Review - 1. Practical Ideas to Recharge Your Leadership Battery

"Practical and helpful information."

Mrs. Morris-Vachon | June 22, 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
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