36 episodes
The School Leader's Podcast Dr. Gastrid Harrigan
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5.0 • 17 Ratings
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The School Leader's Podcast is for current & aspiring principals on a mission to create a school of excellence. On this podcast, we will explore the challenges, strategies & successes of the school leader's journey. Listeners will hear from fellow school leaders & 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 & 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. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gastrid-harrigan/support
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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 happen by chance. You must make it happen. To grow as a leader, you must make it happen. You must constantly sharpen your axe.
As you listen, pay close attention to the 10 strategies for growth and make this year your best year ever.
Mindset
Read Leadership Books
Seek Mentorship and Coaching
Hang Out With Fellow Leaders
Join a Professional Learning Network
Seek Feedback Regularly
Analyze Your Current Conditions
Reflect and Adapt
Write Your Goals Down
Subscribe to Leadership Blogs and Podcasts
I hope you enjoyed today’s episode. Please subscribe to the podcast, leave a 5-star rating, and a positive comment! Share this episode with a friend and on social media. Join The School Leader’s Podcast on Facebook. Connect with me on Twitter & Instagram at @DrGHarrigan, and Facebook & LinkedIn at Gastrid Harrigan for leadership tips and ideas. Visit the website at www.drgharrigan.com, read the monthly blog, and sign-up for our free newsletter. If you are interested in being featured on the podcast, contact me at gastridharrigan@gmail.com.
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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 stop.” As you write down your new year resolutions, goals, and ideas for growth to strengthen your leadership practices and skills, I suspect Peter Drucker would encourage you to stop doing a few things.
As you listen, pay close attention to the things you should stop doing to reach your personal goals, grow beyond your limit, and make this year your best year ever.
Stop waiting until the time is right
Stop thinking about it
Stop the permanent planning
Stop listening to your excuses
Stop negotiating with your obstacles
I hope you enjoyed today’s episode. Please subscribe to the podcast, leave a 5-star rating, and a positive comment! Share this episode with a friend and on social media. Join The School Leader’s Podcast on Facebook. Connect with me on Twitter & Instagram at @DrGHarrigan, and Facebook & LinkedIn at Gastrid Harrigan for leadership tips and ideas. Visit the website at www.drgharrigan.com, read the monthly blog, and sign-up for our free newsletter. If you are interested in being featured on the podcast, contact me at gastridharrigan@gmail.com.
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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 problem is a lack of focus. As you listen, pay close attention to how to refocus on what matters most.
Distractions come in all shapes and sizes, so let’s look at how to overcome distractions in three steps.
Clearly define your wins
Minimize the distractions
Obsess about the process, not the results
I hope you enjoyed today’s episode. Please subscribe to the podcast, leave a 5-star rating, and comment! Share this episode with a friend and on social media. Join The School Leader’s Podcast on Facebook. Connect with me on Twitter & Instagram at @DrGHarrigan, and Facebook & LinkedIn at Gastrid Harrigan for leadership tips and ideas. Visit the website at www.drgharrigan.com, read the monthly blog, and sign-up for our free newsletter. If you are interested in being featured on the podcast, contact me at gastridharrigan@gmail.com.
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32. Leading with Gratitude
In this episode, I discuss Leading with Gratitude. As you listen, pay close attention to the benefits of living a grateful life and 5 habits that will help you lead with gratitude.
To lead with gratitude, every leader should practice these
5 habits:
Regularly practice giving thanks
Express gratitude regardless of the situation
Keep a gratitude journal
Learn to see how bad experiences can produce good outcomes
Make gratitude a part of your interactions with other people.
I hope you enjoyed today’s episode. Please subscribe to the podcast, leave a 5-star rating, and comment! Share this episode with a friend and on social media. Join The School Leader’s Podcast on Facebook. Connect with me on Twitter & Instagram at @DrGHarrigan, and Facebook & LinkedIn at Gastrid Harrigan for leadership tips and ideas. Visit the website at www.drgharrigan.com, read the monthly blog, and sign-up for our free newsletter. If you are interested in being featured on the podcast, contact me at gastridharrigan@gmail.com.
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31. Leadership Landmines And How to Avoid Them
In this episode, I shared Leadership Landmines and How to Avoid Them. As you listen, pay close attention to each leadership landmine and strategies to avoid stepping on them.
These are the landmines every school leader should avoid.
Today’s Success
Failure to Adapt
Losing trust
Being Indecisive
Refusing to Delegate
I hope you enjoyed today’s episode. Please subscribe to the podcast, leave a 5-star rating, and comment! Share this episode with a friend and on social media. Join The School Leader’s Podcast on Facebook. Connect with me on Twitter & Instagram at @DrGHarrigan, and Facebook & LinkedIn at Gastrid Harrigan for leadership tips and ideas. Visit the website at www.drgharrigan.com, read the monthly blog, and sign-up for our free newsletter. If you are interested in being featured on the podcast, contact me at gastridharrigan@gmail.com.
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30. 6 Tips for Aspiring School Leaders
In this episode, I shared 6 Tips for Aspiring School Leaders. As you listen, examine yourself and consider these tips and areas for improvement.
As you start on your leadership journey, consider
these tips.
Make Your Intentions Known
Be Good at Your Job
Seek Growth opportunities
Solve a Problem
Have a Growth Mindset
Develop Relational Skills
I hope you enjoyed today’s episode. Please subscribe to the podcast, leave a 5-star rating, and comment! Share this episode with a friend and on social media. Join The School Leader’s Podcast on Facebook. Connect with me on Twitter & Instagram at @DrGHarrigan, and Facebook & LinkedIn at Gastrid Harrigan for leadership tips and ideas. Visit the website at www.drgharrigan.com, read the monthly blog, and sign-up for our free newsletter. If you are interested in being featured on the podcast, contact me at gastridharrigan@gmail.com.
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Customer Reviews
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 excellence in their leadership journey. He provides strategies for those in leadership roles, or those wishing to level up, that are supportive and thought provoking. Thank you, Dr. Harrigan!
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 achievement of our students. Thank you for the great podcasts!
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 to tackle new tasks in 2023.