# mastermind (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 4 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover mastermind. Page: Feed: --- ## [MONDAY MATTERS with Jen Schwanke and Will Parker – Weather vs. Climate](https://williamdparker.com/2026/monday-matters-with-jen-schwanke-and-will-parker-weather-vs-climate/) _2026-08-17 · Principal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast with William D. Parker_ This week on Monday Matters, Will Parker and Jen Schwanke discuss a recent newsletter from Jen, “ Weather vs. Climate ”. Jen starts out the episode recounting a time that she got caught in an unexpected storm while on a run. She then goes on to talk about how sometimes unexpected storms pop up in leadership. Leaders don’t always know when people are going to push back against a decision, or when… [Listen](https://claritaspod.com/measure/traffic.libsyn.com/principalmatters/MM84.mp3) ## [Cornerstones of Effective Schools with Dr. Darin Thompson – PMP513](https://williamdparker.com/2026/cornerstones-of-effective-schools-with-dr-darin-thompson-pmp513/) _2026-08-12 · Principal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast with William D. Parker_ A Quick Note to Listeners: Before this week’s interview, Will Parker and Jen Schwanke take some time to answer a listener question. This week’s question is: I’m wanting to intentionally develop leaders on my team. Ideas or suggestions? Listen in to hear their repsonse! Meet Dr. Darin Thompson: Darin A. Thompson, PhD, is a veteran K–12 leader from Fairfax, Virginia, with nearly 20 years of… [Listen](https://claritaspod.com/measure/traffic.libsyn.com/principalmatters/PMP513.mp3) ## [MONDAY MATTERS with Jen Schwanke and Will Parker – What Kind of Day is It?](https://williamdparker.com/2026/monday-matters-with-jen-schwanke-and-will-parker-what-kind-of-day-is-it/) _2026-08-10 · Principal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast with William D. Parker_ This week on Monday Matters, Jen Schwanke and I take some time to talk about decision making. Inspired by a newsletter Jen recently wrote, we talk about how it’s important to make decisions on an average day, not a really good day or a really bad one. School leaders make a lot of decisions each day, and sometimes it’s easy to let emotion drive your decision making. Even if you don’t realize it,… [Listen](https://claritaspod.com/measure/traffic.libsyn.com/principalmatters/MM83.mp3) ## [PMP512: Forgiveness Looking Like Nachos with Dr. Will Darter](https://williamdparker.com/2026/pmp512-forgiveness-looking-like-nachos-with-dr-will-darter/) _2026-08-05 · Principal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast with William D. Parker_ A Quick Note to Listeners: Before this week’s interview, Will Parker and Jen Schwanke take some time to answer a listener question. This week’s question is: How can I set the tone on Day #1? Listen in to hear their response! Meet Will Darter: Dr. Will Darter is a rural school superintendent, author, presenter, speaker, and national advocate for small school leadership. He is the host of the Rural… [Listen](https://claritaspod.com/measure/traffic.libsyn.com/principalmatters/PMP512.mp3) ## [MONDAY MATTERS with Jen Schwanke and Will Parker – First Day of School Reminders](https://williamdparker.com/2026/monday-matters-with-jen-schwanke-and-will-parker-first-day-of-school-reminders/) _2026-08-03 · Principal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast with William D. Parker_ First Days of School Reminders William D. Parker This post is reprinted from an archived one we shared in 2019. Jenny is a returning student at her high school. She has a part-time job, which keeps her up late most nights. When she arrives late to school, she has already missed breakfast, and she’s tardy. She stands in a long line at the counseling office until she is given her class schedule. She… [Listen](https://claritaspod.com/measure/traffic.libsyn.com/principalmatters/MM82.mp3) ## [PMP511: Creating a Greenhouse Culture with Mike Hayes & Ashley Pacholewski](https://williamdparker.com/2026/pmp511-creating-a-greenhouse-culture-with-mike-hayes-ashley-pacholewski/) _2026-07-29 · Principal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast with William D. Parker_ A Quick Note to Listeners: Before this week’s interview, Will Parker takes some time to ask Jen Schwanke about recording an audio book version of her book, You’re the Principal Now What? Here is a link to purchase the book! https://www.echopointbooks.com/cart/add/?id=45972673560749&quantity=1 Use code PRINCIPAL30 for a 30% discount! Follow this 30-second demo to learn how to use the code. Bulk… [Listen](https://claritaspod.com/measure/traffic.libsyn.com/principalmatters/PMP511.mp3) ## [MONDAY MATTERS with Jen Schwanke and Will Parker – Book Talk](https://williamdparker.com/2026/monday-matters-with-jen-schwanke-and-will-parker-book-talk/) _2026-07-27 · Principal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast with William D. Parker_ In this week’s Monday Matters episode, Jen and I grabbed four of the last books we’ve read, and shared a few takeaways from each for listeners looking for good reads this summer: Will’s List : The Lion Women of Tehran by Marjan Kamali A compelling novel tracing the history of Iran from the 1970s through the Revolution and into modern times through the lives of two lifelong friends. A Very Small… [Listen](https://claritaspod.com/measure/traffic.libsyn.com/principalmatters/MM81.mp3) ## [PMP510: Redefining Leadership Through Relational Intelligence with Brad Johnson and Rachel Edoho-Eket](https://williamdparker.com/2026/pmp510-redefining-leadership-through-relational-intelligence-with-brad-johnson-and-rachel-edoho-eket/) _2026-07-22 · Principal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast with William D. Parker_ A Quick Note to Listners: Before this week’s interview, Will Parker and Jen Schwanke take some time to answer a listener question. This week’s question is: I’m thinking about retiring in a year, but I want to do something part time. What are some options you’ve learned about consulting that I might be able to develop for me? Listen in to hear their response! Meet Brad Johnson and Rachel… [Listen](https://claritaspod.com/measure/traffic.libsyn.com/principalmatters/PMP510__.mp3) ## [MONDAY MATTERS with Jen Schwanke and Will Parker – Lessons in Sailing Upwind](https://williamdparker.com/2026/monday-matters-with-jen-schwanke-and-will-parker-lessons-in-sailing-upwind/) _2026-07-20 · Principal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast with William D. Parker_ Lessons in Sailing Upwind William D. Parker, July 9, 2026 When my friend Dave Sandowich, a retired principal with 20+ years of admin experience, invited me to go sailing with me off the Chesapeake Bay, I was thrilled. This would be the third time he had taken me on the water, and my son Jack, now 20 years old, was coming along. We sailed 60 miles over three days, from Dave’s place on Kent Island… [Listen](https://claritaspod.com/measure/traffic.libsyn.com/principalmatters/MM80.mp3) ## [PMP509: A Complaint Free World with Will Bowen](https://williamdparker.com/2026/pmp509-a-complaint-free-world-with-will-bowen/) _2026-07-15 · Principal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast with William D. Parker_ Meet Will Bowen Will Bowen is an internationally recognized speaker, author, and founder of the Complaint Free® Movement . This movement has inspired millions of people across more than 100 countries to live with greater positivity and personal accountability. He is best known for his bestselling book A Complaint-Free World , which introduced a simple yet powerful idea: by becoming more aware of… [Listen](https://claritaspod.com/measure/traffic.libsyn.com/principalmatters/PMP509.mp3) ## [Screen Share With Real Control (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/h8tkxQNd0PLe) _2026-07-15 · **Sponsored**_ Collaborative screen sharing with simultaneous remote control — open source, like Screenhero. ## [MONDAY MATTERS with Jen Schwanke and Will Parker – The Problem with Certainty](https://williamdparker.com/2026/monday-matters-with-jen-schwanke-and-will-parker-the-problem-with-certainty/) _2026-07-13 · Principal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast with William D. Parker_ Welcome back to another episode of Monday Matters! This week, Will Parker and Jen Schwanke talk about the problem with certainty . Certainty is not a bad thing. It is very soothing and comforting for us, but it doesn’t equal growth. In fact, being certain is a terrible substitute for growth. The idea of leadership as a single individual who believes they do not need help or input is a dangerous… [Listen](https://claritaspod.com/measure/traffic.libsyn.com/principalmatters/MM79.mp3) ## [PMP508: Rigor, Routines, and Relationships with Dina Langston & Stacey James](https://williamdparker.com/2026/pmp508-rigor-routines-and-relationships-with-dina-langston-stacey-james/) _2026-07-08 · Principal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast with William D. Parker_ A Quick Note to Listeners: Before this week’s interview, Will Parker and Jen Schwanke take some time to answer a listener question. This week’s question is: How can I discover my teacher’s unique “professional work languages?” Listen in to hear their response! You can use these questions to help discover those “work languages”: How do would you describe your leadership style in three words? What… [Listen](https://claritaspod.com/measure/traffic.libsyn.com/principalmatters/PMP508_-_7726_11.27AM.mp3) ## [Esto la iA no lo puede hacer](https://www.noesasuntovuestro.com/esto-la-ia-no-lo-puede-hacer/) _2026-07-06 · No es asunto vuestro_ En este episodio Víctor hace balance de tres meses metido de lleno en la inteligencia artificial y responde a la frase que más ha escuchado en todo ese tiempo: «esto la IA no lo puede hacer». Con ejemplos concretos, algunos anecdóticos y otros con implicaciones serias, desmonta barrera tras barrera y anuncia el siguiente reto que tiene en el punto de mira: llevar la contabilidad de su empresa con… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/no_es_asunto_vuestro/www.noesasuntovuestro.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/nosepuedehacer.mp3) ## [MONDAY MATTERS with Jen Schwanke and Will Parker – Why Vacation Matters](https://williamdparker.com/2026/monday-matters-with-jen-schwanke-and-will-parker-why-vacation-matters/) _2026-07-06 · Principal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast with William D. Parker_ Today’s Monday Matters discusses the importance of summertime for mental break and the importance of disengagement from the worries. Will Parker and Jen Schwanke discuss the benefits of giving yourself a mental break from the stress of a leadership job. They talk about how taking a break will make the next school year better, and will allow you to re-connect to yourself and the things that you… [Listen](https://claritaspod.com/measure/traffic.libsyn.com/principalmatters/MondayMatters78_.mp3) ## [PMP507: Steady Leadership with Paden Morris](https://williamdparker.com/2026/pmp507-steady-leadership-with-paden-morris/) _2026-07-01 · Principal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast with William D. Parker_ A Quick Note to Listeners: Before this week’s interview, Will Parker and Jen Schwanke take some time to answer a listener question. This week’s question is: What would you say is the solution for the current state of decline in U.S. schools? Listen in to hear their response! Meet Paden Morris: Paden Morris serves as principal of Tyler Consolidated High School in Tyler County, West Virginia, where… [Listen](https://claritaspod.com/measure/traffic.libsyn.com/principalmatters/PMP507.mp3) ## [MONDAY MATTERS with Jen Schwanke and Will Parker – 10 Lessons from Masterminds](https://williamdparker.com/2026/monday-matters-with-jen-schwanke-and-will-parker-10-lessons-from-masterminds/) _2026-06-29 · Principal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast with William D. Parker_ In this week’s Monday Matters, I share with Jen a list of 10 takeaways from learning I’ve experienced with leadership groups this past school year. We discuss several of them together and how these lessons have stood out in our thinking and growth. Here are 10 takeaways we explored together: Leadership growth happens best in community, not isolation. Curiosity is often more powerful than… [Listen](https://claritaspod.com/measure/traffic.libsyn.com/principalmatters/MM77.mp3) ## [PMP506: Hope Is A Strategy with Jamie Meade](https://williamdparker.com/2026/pmp506-hope-is-not-a-strategy-with-jamie-meade/) _2026-06-24 · Principal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast with William D. Parker_ A Quick Note to Listeners: Before this week’s interview, Will Parker and Jen Schwanke take some time to answer a listener question. This week’s question is: What is the difference between procedures and systems? Listen in to hear their response, and thank you for doing what matters! Meet Jamie Meade: With a career spanning over 35 years in education, Jamie Meade is dedicated to positive change and… [Listen](https://claritaspod.com/measure/traffic.libsyn.com/principalmatters/PMP506.mp3) ## [MONDAY MATTERS with Jen Schwanke and Will Parker – Let Them Theory](https://williamdparker.com/2026/monday-matters-with-jen-schwanke-and-will-parker-let-them-theory/) _2026-06-22 · Principal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast with William D. Parker_ Will Parker and Jen Schwanke spend this Monday Matters episode discussing one of Jen’s recent newsletters about the “let them” theory. The central thesis of their discussion is that school leaders can’t control other people’s emotions. They talk about how leading sometimes means making decisions that people disagree with, and being okay with that. Whether you’re dealing with teachers, parents, or… [Listen](https://claritaspod.com/measure/traffic.libsyn.com/principalmatters/MM76.mp3) ## [PMP505: A School Leader’s Playbook for Tough Conversations with Erika Bare & Tiffany Burns](https://williamdparker.com/2026/pmp505-a-school-leaders-playbook-for-tough-conversations-with-erika-bare-tiffany-burns/) _2026-06-17 · Principal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast with William D. Parker_ A Quick Note to Listeners: Before this week’s interview, Will Parker and Jen Schwanke take some time to answer a listener question. This week’s question is: I want to say yes to new opportunities outside my building without neglecting my first commitments to my school. Is it possible to do both? Listen in to hear their response! Meet Erika Bare & Tiffany Burns: Tiffany Burns and Erika Bare are… [Listen](https://claritaspod.com/measure/traffic.libsyn.com/principalmatters/PMP505.mp3) ## [MONDAY MATTERS with Jen Schwanke and Will Parker – Learning From Asparagus](https://williamdparker.com/2026/monday-matters-with-jen-schwanke-and-will-parker-learning-from-asparagus/) _2026-06-15 · Principal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast with William D. Parker_ This week on Monday Matters, Will Parker and Jen Schwanke reflect on a story that Jen recently shared in her newsletter . She shares the story of watching the asparagus her father planted to see if it would grow, only for it to grow when she wasn’t watching it. Will and Jen take some time to apply this story to schools and talk about how change and growth happen over time, even when we’re not… [Listen](https://claritaspod.com/measure/traffic.libsyn.com/principalmatters/MM75.mp3) ## [Retro Grid Dungeon Crawler (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/IHblpQF7g38Y) _2026-06-15 · **Sponsored**_ Retro grid movement with first-person combat, loot and skill-tree progression. ## [Un Riverside bien](https://www.noesasuntovuestro.com/un-riverside-bien/) _2026-06-11 · No es asunto vuestro_ En este episodio Víctor cuenta cómo ha llegado a la conclusión de que ninguna herramienta de grabación de podcast en remoto le funciona del todo bien, y lo que ha hecho al respecto: construir la suya propia. Se llama Red Panda Club y hoy sale al mundo. Quince años de podcast, de Skype con grabación en local, de Zencastr perdiendo episodios enteros, de Riverside complicándose hasta el punto de… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/no_es_asunto_vuestro/www.noesasuntovuestro.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/redpandaclub.mp3) ## [PMP504: Ready to Lead with AI with Dr. Kip Glazer](https://williamdparker.com/2026/pmp504-ready-to-lead-with-ai-with-dr-kip-glazer/) _2026-06-10 · Principal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast with William D. Parker_ A Quick Note to Listeners: Before this week’s interview, Will Parker and Jen Schwanke take some time to answer a listener question. This week’s question is: I’m working hard, doing good work, of course not perfectly, but I’m beginning to feel stuck. How do I keep myself from becoming complacent as a leader? Listen in to hear their response! Meet Dr. Kip Glazer: Dr. Kip Glazer is a former classroom… [Listen](https://claritaspod.com/measure/traffic.libsyn.com/principalmatters/PMP504.mp3) ## [He hecho una app de podcast](https://www.noesasuntovuestro.com/he-hecho-una-app-de-podcast/) _2026-06-03 · No es asunto vuestro_ En este episodio Víctor anuncia que ha creado su propia aplicación de podcast para iOS. Se llama Pulsar Cast y ya está disponible en la App Store . El detonante: Overcast le fallaba sin conexión a internet, justo cuando más lo necesitaba, en los vuelos. Así que decidió hacer la suya propia. Pero Pulsar Cast no es solo un sustituto de Overcast. Víctor tiene ideas bastante locas para las siguientes… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/no_es_asunto_vuestro/www.noesasuntovuestro.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/pulsarcast.mp3) ## [PMP503: Time, Tools, and Tactics of Instructional Leadership with TJ Vari & Joseph Jones](https://williamdparker.com/2026/pmp503-time-tools-and-tactics-of-instructional-leadership-with-tj-vari-joseph-jones/) _2026-06-03 · Principal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast with William D. Parker_ A Quick Note to Listeners: Before this week’s episode Will Parker and Jen Schwanke take some time to answer a listener question. This week’s question is: How do you know when you should stay or leave? I’m in a place in my career where I’m wanting to do something different and not finding as much joy in my role as in the past. What should I do? Listen in to hear their response! Meet TJ Vari and… [Listen](https://claritaspod.com/measure/traffic.libsyn.com/principalmatters/PMP503.mp3) ## [MONDAY MATTERS with Jen Schwanke and Will Parker – The Perspective Question](https://williamdparker.com/2026/monday-matters-with-jen-schwanke-and-will-parker-the-perspective-question/) _2026-06-01 · Principal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast with William D. Parker_ This week’s episode of Monday Matters is about shifting one’s perspective. Will Parker and Jen Schwanke consider a question about perspective that Jen recently wrote about in her newsletter. The question is: “If every person in the world wrote down their problems and put them in a hat, would you risk taking on someone else’s problems or would you keep yours?”. Will and Jen reflect on the question… [Listen](https://claritaspod.com/measure/traffic.libsyn.com/principalmatters/MM73.mp3) ## [PMP502: Strategies for Effective Leadership with Dr. Erica Buchanan-Rivera](https://williamdparker.com/2026/pmp502-strategies-for-effective-leadership-with-dr-erica-buchanan-rivera/) _2026-05-27 · Principal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast with William D. Parker_ A Quick Note to Listeners: Before this week’s interview, Will Parker and Jen Schwanke take some time to answer a listener question. This week’s question is: I’ve said yes to a new position within the district. How do I leave my current school in the best way possible while also doing my best to get ready for my upcoming role? Listen in to hear their response! Meet Dr. Erica Buchanan-Rivera: Dr.… [Listen](https://claritaspod.com/measure/traffic.libsyn.com/principalmatters/PMP502.mp3) ## [MONDAY MATTERS: Making an Impact with Ohio Mastermind Members](https://williamdparker.com/2026/monday-matters-making-an-impact-with-ohio-mastermind-members/) _2026-05-25 · Principal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast with William D. Parker_ In this episode of Monday Matters , Will Parker brings together a group of school leaders from Ohio who participate in an ongoing Impact Mastermind in partnership with the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce, Adkins & Company, LLC, and Principal Matters, LLC. The conversation centers on how collective coaching and collaboration strengthen leadership practice and help leaders better develop… [Listen](https://claritaspod.com/measure/traffic.libsyn.com/principalmatters/MM72.mp3) ## [PMP501: Developing Teacher Leaders with Dr. Chris Jochum](https://williamdparker.com/2026/pmp501-developing-teacher-leaders-with-dr-chris-jochum/) _2026-05-20 · Principal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast with William D. Parker_ A Quick Note to Listeners: Before this week’s interview, Will Parker and Jen Schwanke take some time to answer a listener question. This week’s question is: I’ve been leading short-handed with an Assistant Principal on leave and without the kind of support I’ve wanted from my central office. Any advice for wrapping up a school year strong when I’m feeling tired and discouraged? Listen in to hear… [Listen](https://claritaspod.com/measure/traffic.libsyn.com/principalmatters/PMP501.mp3) ## [MONDAY MATTERS: “What Would Mastermind Do?” with Archdiocese of Louisville School Leaders](https://williamdparker.com/2026/monday-matters-what-would-mastermind-do-with-archdiocese-of-louisville-school-leaders/) _2026-05-18 · Principal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast with William D. Parker_ In this special episode of Monday Matters , I had the privilege of sitting down with members of a leadership mastermind group from the Archdiocese of Louisville Catholic Schools in Kentucky. Recorded during Kentucky Derby season, I affectionately referred to this group as my “Derby Mastermind.” Together, we reflected on how collective coaching, mentorship, collaboration, and reflective practice… [Listen](https://claritaspod.com/measure/traffic.libsyn.com/principalmatters/MM71-fixed.mp3) ## [PMP500: Celebrating 500 Conversations in School Leadership](https://williamdparker.com/2026/pmp500-celebrating-500-conversations-in-school-leadership/) _2026-05-13 · Principal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast with William D. Parker_ A Milestone Built on Consistency and Community Episode 500 of Principal Matters is more than a milestone; it’s a reflection of years of consistency, curiosity, and commitment to elevating school leadership. What began as a blog in 2013 and evolved into a podcast in 2015 has grown into a global conversation among educators. With over 700 pieces of content produced, the show has become a trusted… [Listen](https://claritaspod.com/measure/traffic.libsyn.com/principalmatters/PMP500.mp3) ## [Web Coding With AI, Live (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/NpilsBhhB1pp) _2026-05-13 · **Sponsored**_ Collaborative screen sharing with simultaneous remote control, open source. ## [MONDAY MATTERS: Jedi Lessons from Legacy Mastermind Leaders](https://williamdparker.com/2026/monday-matters-jedi-lessons-from-legacy-mastermind-leaders/) _2026-05-11 · Principal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast with William D. Parker_ When I was a boy, I loved watching Star Wars. I thought it was incredible when Jedi masters like Obi-Wan Kenobi or Luke Skywalker could persuade others through thought or outwit opponents through their use of “The Force.” Sometimes, I like to describe amazing educators as “Jedis” in their own work. You know that teacher who seems to master any classroom setting, or that inspiring principal who can… [Listen](https://claritaspod.com/measure/traffic.libsyn.com/principalmatters/MM70.mp3) ## [Claude más fácil que un chiste](https://www.noesasuntovuestro.com/claude-mas-facil-que-un-chiste/) _2026-05-06 · No es asunto vuestro_ En este episodio arrancamos con una reflexión inesperada: nunca ha existido un niño prodigio del humor. Ni uno. Y eso dice mucho sobre lo que es realmente difícil para la inteligencia artificial. Pero luego cambiamos de marcha: si eres de los que lleva semanas mirando Claude de lejos sin saber por dónde entrar, este episodio (y el Premium que lo acompaña) es para ti. Josu, suscriptor Premium,… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/no_es_asunto_vuestro/www.noesasuntovuestro.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/humoria.mp3) ## [PMP499: Cultivating Educator Wellness with Dr. Alli Phelps](https://williamdparker.com/2026/pmp499-cultivating-educator-wellness-with-dr-alli-phelps/) _2026-05-06 · Principal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast with William D. Parker_ A Quick Note to Listeners: Before this week’s interview, Will Parker and Jen Schwanke take some time to answer a listener question. This week’s question is: I’m an assistant principal with 9 years of experience. I’ve made it to superintendent interviews to become principal of my school. K-8 with about 900 students. My competition is a 20 year veteran principal. How can I compete with that? What… [Listen](https://claritaspod.com/measure/traffic.libsyn.com/principalmatters/PMP499.mp3) ## [MONDAY MATTERS with Jen Schwanke and Will Parker – Welcome to May-cember](https://williamdparker.com/2026/monday-matters-with-jen-schwanke-and-will-parker-welcome-to-may-cember/) _2026-05-04 · Principal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast with William D. Parker_ Welcome to “May-Cember”: 5 Steps for Closing Out the School Year (And Preparing for Your Next Launch) by William D. Parker It’s the end of the school year, and the last month of school is often the busiest. My wife likes to call this month “May-cember” because, next to Christmas, there’s not a busier time for school leaders. When people outside of education ask what you do at the end of the year… [Listen](https://claritaspod.com/measure/traffic.libsyn.com/principalmatters/MM69.mp3) ## [PMP498: Rethinking High School with Dr. Dominique Smith](https://williamdparker.com/2026/pmp498-rethinking-high-school-with-dr-dominique-smith/) _2026-04-29 · Principal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast with William D. Parker_ A Quick Note to Listeners: Before this week’s interview, Will Parker and Jen Schwanke take some time to answer a listener question. This week’s question is: Help! Our school construction project was supposed to be finished for the start of next semester, and we found out it won’t be completed till some time in late October. How do you lead a school through multiple classrooms being displaced in… [Listen](https://claritaspod.com/measure/traffic.libsyn.com/principalmatters/PMP498.mp3) ## [Soy el puto Leo Messi](https://www.noesasuntovuestro.com/soy-el-puto-leo-messi/) _2026-04-28 · No es asunto vuestro_ En este episodio Víctor cuenta, con una metáfora futbolística que no tiene desperdicio, cómo Claude Code ha cambiado radicalmente su manera de trabajar y de pensar. Diez años gestionando equipos de desarrollo para GuideDoc, peleando con muros, reuniones interminables y 150.000 euros gastados en proyectos que nunca vieron la luz. Y de repente, en cuestión de semanas, ya está tocando código en… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/no_es_asunto_vuestro/www.noesasuntovuestro.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/soymessi.mp3) ## [MONDAY MATTERS with Jen Schwanke and Will Parker – Wayward Solutions](https://williamdparker.com/2026/monday-matters-with-jen-schwanke-and-will-parker-wayward-solutions/) _2026-04-27 · Principal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast with William D. Parker_ Recently, Jen Schwanke shared a newsletter about wayward solutions. She and I spent this week’s episode of Monday Matters discussing solutions. Specifically, we talk about how solving a problem can sometimes lead to even more problems down the road. In school leadership, we are constantly trying to find solutions to problems, but we have to remember to look at the big picture and consider the… [Listen](https://claritaspod.com/measure/traffic.libsyn.com/principalmatters/MM68.mp3) ## [PMP497: Magic Acronyms with Andrew Marotta](https://williamdparker.com/2026/pmp497-magic-acronyms-with-andrew-marotta/) _2026-04-22 · Principal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast with William D. Parker_ A Quick Note to Listeners: Before this week’s interview, Will Parker and Jen Schwanke take some time to answer a listener question. This week’s question is: I’m a new principal and preparing for my first meeting to let a teacher know we won’t be renewing their contract for next year. Any tips on how to do this well? How do you control any damage to the culture of the school if it upsets other… [Listen](https://claritaspod.com/measure/traffic.libsyn.com/principalmatters/PMP497.mp3) ## [MONDAY MATTERS with Jen Schwanke and Will Parker – Staying Connected to the Work](https://williamdparker.com/2026/monday-matters-with-jen-schwanke-and-will-parker-staying-connected-to-the-work/) _2026-04-20 · Principal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast with William D. Parker_ This week, Jen Schwanke and I talk about the importance of proximity and presence in our work with schools. I hope the ideas remind you of the power of being connected and visible with those whom you serve, no matter, what role you play. You read more thoughts in the short post I wrote below. Or listen in for more conversation and takeaways! Staying Connected to the Work, Not Just the Ideas I’ve… [Listen](https://claritaspod.com/measure/traffic.libsyn.com/principalmatters/MM67.mp3) ## [PMP496: Crisis-Tested Strategies with Lauren Berlin](https://williamdparker.com/2026/pmp496-crisis-tested-strategies-with-lauren-berlin/) _2026-04-15 · Principal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast with William D. Parker_ A Quick Note to Listeners: Before this week’s interview, Will Parker and Jen Schwanke take some time to answer a listener question. This week’s question is: I’m planning PD for next year and want to pour into my leadership team. Suggestions for making my good intentions a reality? Listen in to hear their response! Meet Lauren Berlin: Lauren Berlin is an education leader with more than 20 years of… [Listen](https://claritaspod.com/measure/traffic.libsyn.com/principalmatters/PMP496.mp3) ## [MONDAY MATTERS with Jen Schwanke and Will Parker – Getting Through Hard Times](https://williamdparker.com/2026/monday-matters-with-jen-schwanke-and-will-parker-getting-through-hard-times/) _2026-04-13 · Principal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast with William D. Parker_ This week on Monday Matters Jen Schwanke and Will Parker take some time to talk about finding solace in work during hard times. Every leader experiences bad days and hard times, and we respond to them in a variety of ways. Some people need to be alone when they grieve, while some people need to jump right back into their routines so that they can feel some kind of control. Jen shares the story of… [Listen](https://claritaspod.com/measure/traffic.libsyn.com/principalmatters/MM66.mp3) ## [PMP495: The Fierce-Hearted Leader with Leanne Nicol](https://williamdparker.com/2026/pmp495-the-fierce-hearted-leader-with-leanne-nicol/) _2026-04-08 · Principal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast with William D. Parker_ A Quick Note to Listeners: Before this week’s interview, Will Parker and Jen Schwanke take some time to answer a listener question. This week’s question is: I am an AP, and I’ve been invited to apply for a principal position. What should I keep in mind as I step into a series of upcoming interviews? Listen in to hear their response! Meet Leanne Nichol: Leanne Nicol is a Sydney educator,… [Listen](https://claritaspod.com/measure/traffic.libsyn.com/principalmatters/PMP495.mp3) ## [El tren de Claude](https://www.noesasuntovuestro.com/el-tren-de-claude/) _2026-04-07 · No es asunto vuestro_ En este episodio te cuento cómo Claude me ha dado la vuelta a la estrategia de todos mis proyectos en apenas dos semanas. Qué estoy haciendo con GuideDoc, la nueva plataforma Premium que acabo de montar para No es Asunto Vuestro, y una tercera pata de proyectos personales que tenía guardada en el cajón y que ahora, por fin, puedo sacar adelante. Y lo más importante: el tren de la inteligencia… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/no_es_asunto_vuestro/www.noesasuntovuestro.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/tren.mp3) ## [MONDAY MATTERS with Jen Schwanke and Will Parker – The Expectation Conversation](https://williamdparker.com/2026/monday-matters-with-jen-schwanke-and-will-parker-the-expectation-conversation/) _2026-04-06 · Principal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast with William D. Parker_ This week on Monday Matters, Jen Schwanke and Will Parker take some time to talk about building trust through communication. Specifically, they focus on how school leaders can build trust with other leaders on their team. In leadership teams, there is a high need for trust and clarity among team members because they are handling a lot of hard situations together. They talk about the importance of… [Listen](https://claritaspod.com/measure/traffic.libsyn.com/principalmatters/MM65.mp3) ## [PMP494: Rethinking Walkthroughs with Mark Shellinger](https://williamdparker.com/2026/pmp494-rethinking-walkthroughs-with-mark-shellinger/) _2026-04-01 · Principal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast with William D. Parker_ A Quick Note to Listeners: Before this week’s interview, Will Parker and Jen Schwanke take some time to answer a listener question. This week’s question is: What are some rules of thumb I should keep in mind if I’m on an interview committee? Listen in to hear their response! Meet Mark Shellinger: Mark Shellinger is a returning guest to Principal Matters. He is the founder and director of the… [Listen](https://claritaspod.com/measure/traffic.libsyn.com/principalmatters/PMP494.mp3) ## [MONDAY MATTERS with Jen Schwanke and Will Parker – Why Your Mindset Matters](https://williamdparker.com/2026/monday-matters-with-jen-schwanke-and-will-parker-why-your-mindset-matters/) _2026-03-30 · Principal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast with William D. Parker_ Why Your Growth Mindset Matters William D. Parker, March 19, 2026 I’ve been thinking about growth a lot lately. Maybe it’s because it’s spring, and the past two weekends I’ve found myself kneeling in the dirt, pulling weeds, trimming back perennials, and hoping for the burst of life that comes into gardens and trees. Another reason I’ve been thinking about growth is that I’ve been revisiting the… [Listen](https://claritaspod.com/measure/traffic.libsyn.com/principalmatters/MM64.mp3) ## [PMP493: Building, Designing, and Leading with Ann Cummins Bogan](https://williamdparker.com/2026/pmp493-building-designing-and-leading-with-ann-cummins-bogan/) _2026-03-25 · Principal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast with William D. Parker_ A Quick Note to Listeners: Before this week’s interview, Will Parker and Jen Schwanke take some time to answer a listener question. This week’s question is: I’ve been invited to apply to a school but the time available to interview is not when I’m able to be there. Should I go around the person who is doing the scheduling? Here is a link to a resource Will mentions from Jimmy Casas, on tips for… [Listen](https://claritaspod.com/measure/traffic.libsyn.com/principalmatters/PMP493.mp3) ## [MONDAY MATTERS – Mission-Driven Leadership with Trevor Timmerberg](https://williamdparker.com/2026/monday-matters-mission-driven-leadership-with-trevor-timmerberg/) _2026-03-23 · Principal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast with William D. Parker_ This week on Monday Matters, we are taking time to learn from Dr. Trevor Timmerberg, who serves as the Assistant Superintendent of Catholic Schools for the Archdiocese of Louisville, where he supports principals and school leaders in advancing Catholic identity, academic excellence, and mission-driven leadership across the district. A former principal of Saint Mary Academy, Dr. Timmerberg helped… [Listen](https://claritaspod.com/measure/traffic.libsyn.com/principalmatters/MM63.mp3) ## [PMP492: Culture of Collaboration with Dr. Matthew McDaniel](https://williamdparker.com/2026/pmp492-culture-of-collaboration-with-dr-matthew-mcdaniel/) _2026-03-18 · Principal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast with William D. Parker_ A Quick Note to Listeners: Before this week’s interview, Jen Schwanke and Will Parker take some time to answer a listener question. This week’s question is: What advice do you have for maintaining a healthy marriage while being an educator? Listen in to hear their response! Also, here’s a post Will wrote before called, Rowing Together – Why Your Marriage Matters for Your Leadership ; and he… [Listen](https://claritaspod.com/measure/traffic.libsyn.com/principalmatters/PMP492.mp3) ## [Prestocast](https://www.noesasuntovuestro.com/prestocast/) _2026-03-18 · No es asunto vuestro_ En este episodio te cuento por qué Prestocast, la nueva plataforma de micropodcasting de Joan Boluda, es para mí lo mejor que ha hecho en su vida. Y mira que Joan ha hecho cosas. Hablo de cómo funciona, de qué estoy haciendo con ella, de la orfandad de redes sociales que muchos sentimos y de cómo Claude ha hecho posible que algo así exista hoy y no hace un año. En el episodio Premium de esta… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/no_es_asunto_vuestro/www.noesasuntovuestro.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Prestocast.mp3)