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Feb 24, 2026 20 min

Five Common Discipline Mistakes Principals Make

from The Principal's Handbook Hosted by Barb Flowers

Is discipline running your day more than instruction is? In this episode, you’ll learn how to spot the discipline habits that quietly drain your time, energy, and confidence, and what to do instead so you can lead with more calm and consistency. How to stop treating every discipline call like an emergency What to do when emotions, pressure, or fatigue are driving your consequences How to set boundaries so you are not owning problems that belong in the classroom The Tier 1 clarity that reduces repeat behaviors and restores trust with staff Check out The Principal's Discipline Blueprint and The Tier 1 Behavior Blueprint.

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