EP 61: What I Wish Someone Had Told Me Before My First Administrative Job

Energy Bus for Schools Podcast · Aug 12, 2026 · 14m

What do you wish someone had told you before you became a school leader?

I recently came across that question in a principal leadership forum, and I couldn't stop thinking about it.

The answers weren't about school finance, evaluations, or scheduling.

They were about people.

Building relationships.

Leading with integrity.

Protecting your energy.

Accepting that you won't make everyone happy.

In this episode of the Energy Bus for Schools Podcast, I share some of the leadership lessons I've heard over and over again from outstanding principals and administrators. These aren't lessons you learn…