22. 3 Pillars of a School of Excellence

Do you run your day, or does your day run you? Do you feel pulled in so many directions to the extent that you hardly can take a rest? I feel you. As a school leader, there are so many things you need to focus on. Yet the most constrained resource that you can never get back or never get more of is your time. This is why you need to be so vigilant about what your time is spent on! In today's episode, I speak about how you can come up with a system that works. A system that will have your school excelling and your teachers properly led. The pillars I speak about are what you need to focus on to build and grow your school. Tune in to learn more!   In a nutshell, this episode covers:   Why culture is not a project and why everything in your school is about culture Daily operating principles that will help build your school How your routines and habits are going to dictate the type of culture that you create in your school. Important leadership operating procedures that will help you become an amazing school leader Standard operating principles that will set your school apart ...and so much more!   Remember, the standards of your school are directly linked to who you attract into your school. If you have been intending to create a system that allows you to focus on productive tasks, control your days and grow your school, this episode is for you! You actually might want to have a pen and paper close.    Click Here to Listen on Apple Podcasts Click Here to Listen on Non-Apple Devices     Resources and links mentioned in this episode:   Access the School of Excellence scorecard HERE Sign up for the Build to Last Workshop HERE   A FREE 4-day sprint on June 1-4, 2021 to help you remove overwhelm and interruptions to building a calendar and life that serves your personal and professional leadership goals.   What You Will Learn in Build to Last Workshop on June 1-4:   #1: How to create a sustainable calendar that has priorities and projects that move your school forward   You deserve to have more time for family and the quality of life you want.   #2: The habits for a culture of excellence   So you build a rhythm for how to design culture every day and you don’t wait for problems to happen.   #3: How to create boundaries and finish your to-do list   So you can leave work every day confident that that day's work is done.   #4: The Four Types of Interteam Conflict   So you have the tools and scripts to navigate difficult conversations and have positive results.   Sign up for the Build to Last workshop More about the show: If you are an Early Childhood director or owner, prepare to transform your school and life with the Schools of Excellence podcast. Tune in each week to learn from Chanie Wilschanski, the founder and host of the Schools of Excellence Podcast and a mom of 4 little kids. Each episode will be packed with tools and strategies – equipping you to build schools with higher staff retention, teacher motivation, parent partnership, collaborative culture, and a beautiful quality of life. Mentioned in this episode:School Leadership ToolkitSchool Leadership Toolkit: