Stop Working Harder: The Leadership Shift Every Principal Needs w/ Jimmy Burroughes #272

Stop Working Harder: The Leadership Shift Every Principal Needs w/ Jimmy Burroughes #272

July 10, 2026 · 29 min · Episode 272

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Dr. Mel Vandevort discusses with Jimmy Burroughes the importance of working smarter, not harder, for effective school leadership.

Send us Fan Mail What if working longer hours is actually making you a less effective leader? In this episode, Dr. Mel sits down with leadership coach and former British Army officer Jimmy Burroughes to discuss why so many school leaders burn out—and what to do instead. New principals often believe that success comes from simply working harder, staying later, and saying yes to everything. Jimmy challenges that mindset by sharing practical leadership strategies that help leaders maximize their...

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