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EPISODE · Aug 18, 2025 · 36 MIN

Season 3, Episode 2: "The Cost of Leadership"

from Principals' Leadership Lounge · host Principals' Leadership Lounge-Al Davenport and Joe Sweeney

🎙️ Season 3, Episode 2: Leadership TruthsIn this episode, we dig into the realities of leadership that every principal—and every leader—eventually faces:You will make hard decisions that negatively affect people.You will be disliked, despite your best efforts to do what’s best for the most.You will be misunderstood, and often won’t have the chance to defend yourself.Joe and Al share their own experiences with these challenges, talk about how they’ve learned to navigate them, and reflect on the mindset it takes to keep leading with courage, empathy, and purpose—even when it’s hard.

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