39. The 8 Guideposts to Prepare for an Amazing School Year

Soon the last weeks of summer will be upon us, the new school year is right around the corner. New beginnings always have a few pieces to them. There is the joy of something new and there is the anticipation of the transitions. Sometimes we can overthink the new year - which is why I created this episode. Today I share the eight guideposts to prepare you for an amazing school year. As a school leader, you probably will spend at least some of your summer vacation planning for the new school year. While planning and organizing are important, It's equally vital to understand how to prepare your OWN mindset for the new year. Remember the ripple effect episode I did in the beginning? You are at the center of it all. In a nutshell, I talk about:   What happens in moments of survival when survival becomes a habit. The 8 signs of survival habits and what to do in order to get out of survival mode.  Powerful strategies to gear you up and set you up for success for the new school year. Why asking for help is a huge component of my leadership philosophy. … and so much more!   Click Here to Listen on Apple Podcasts Click Here to Listen on Non-Apple Devices Resources and links mentioned in this episode: Access the unique Confidence and Resilience Training using this link: chanie.me/confidencetoolkit   Here are some other ways The Schools of Excellence can help you and your staff. Access the Intentional Play Builder: https://discovered.thrivecart.com/the-intentional-play-builder/ Access ​the School Leadership Toolkit: https://schoolsofexcellence.com/the-school-leadership-toolkit/ Access ​the Early Childhood Teacher Bundle: https://schoolsofexcellence.com/early-childhood-teacher-trainings/    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.  Every week, Chanie shares the truth about the journey to excellence, the strategies that are working TODAY, and the mindset about the critical decisions and choices that you make everyday which impact yourself, your teachers, parents, family, and children who you serve everyday.  Mentioned in this episode:School Leadership ToolkitSchool Leadership Toolkit: https://schoolsofexcellence.com/toolkit/School Leadership ToolkitSchool Leadership ToolkitSchool Leadership Toolkit: https://schoolsofexcellence.com/toolkit/