Creating a Strong Leadership Team in Your Catholic School

Creating a Strong Leadership Team in Your Catholic School

February 3, 2026 · 52 min · Episode 85

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John Mihalyo and Dr. Trevor Timmerberg discuss the importance of a strong leadership team in Catholic schools.

The Catholic School Leaders Podcast Host: John Mihalyo Guest: Dr. Trevor Timmerberg, Assistant Superintendent, Archdiocese of Louisville Episode Overview Being a principal can be a lonely job. In this episode, John and Dr. Trevor Timmerberg unpack how a strong, healthy leadership team helps you lead with clarity, build trust, and move your school forward—without carrying everything on your own. What You’ll Learn Mission-driven vs. maintenance-driven leadership teams How to choose the right people (not just the right positions) The right team size and meeting length How to prevent “meetings after meetings” Simple agenda structures that drive action and accountability Empowering others to lead (so it’s not all on you) Key Takeaway A great leadership team strengthens culture, improves decisions, and keeps your school focused on mission—not just managing the daily fires. Call to Action Need help building or refining your leadership team? Reach out to John Mihalyo to talk about your school . Learn more about today's sponsor, Renaissance: As a global leader in education technology operating in more than 110 countries, Renaissance is committed to providing educators with insights and…

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