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Episode 75: Stop Inviting Parents Into Your Home After 7:00PM
I want to start today’s episode by asking you to use your imagination.
First, I need you to think of “that parent”. The one that immediately came to mind will be part of the following scenario:
- It’s a Tuesday night, around 7:00PM.
- You are sitting on the couch with your spouse or partner, getting ready to watch an episode of your favorite TV show.
- You turn to your left. Sitting right next to you on the couch is “that parent”!
I apologize for sending a chill down your spine. I can hear what you are saying:
“I would NEVER invite that parent into my home.”
“I would CERTAINLY NEVER invite them to sit down and watch TV.”
But, that’s exactly what you do when you check your work email when you are sitting on your couch.
That’s exactly what you do when you check email when you are lying in bed each morning before you get up.
How many times has a parent email ruined your evening?
How many times has a parent email negatively impacted your day before you have even gotten out of bed?
On today’s episode of the Private School Leader Podcast, I am going to teach you how to Stop Inviting Parents Into Your Home After 7:00PM
Thank you for taking me along with you when you are walking the dog, driving to school or running errands. I appreciate you and what you are doing for the lucky kids and teachers at your school.
Thanks so much for listening and thanks for making a difference!
Mark Minkus
Being a private school leader is a VERY difficult job. You have to make hundreds of decisions every day, and you have to keep everyone safe, increase enrollment, keep the parents happy, keep the board happy, motivate the teachers, deal with student discipline, beat last year’s test scores and come in under budget.
That can lead to you feeling tired, discouraged and stressed out. I’ve been there. That’s why I created THRIVE Academy just for you. THRIVE Academy is a digital course that will help you get out of survival mode and get back to feeling energized at school. To learn more, go to www.theprivateschoolleader.com/thrive
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