Episode 282: The New School Leader's Playbook with Erika Bare & Tiffany Burns
About this episode
This episode discusses strategies for new school leaders to thrive in their roles, focusing on communication, support networks, and time management.
Landing your first leadership position is exciting...until reality sets in. The meetings, the emails, the difficult conversations, the angry parents, and the constant interruptions can quickly pull new administrators away from the work they were most excited to do: leading people and supporting learning. In this episode of Leaning Into Leadership , Dr. Darrin Peppard is joined by Erika Bare and Tiffany Burns , experienced school leaders and co-authors, for a practical conversation about surviving—and thriving—in your first years of school leadership. Together they share strategies for preparing for difficult conversations, building a trusted support network, protecting your time, and leading with intentionality rather than reacting to every urgent issue. Whether you're stepping into your first assistant principal role, becoming a building principal, or mentoring a new leader, this episode is packed with immediately actionable advice. In this episode, you'll learn: Why every school leader needs a trusted "work bestie" How preparation reduces anxiety before difficult conversations The planning process that leads to more effective communication Common mistakes leaders make during…
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