The Principal Entrepreneur
by Jonathan Royce
You're not alone out there in your journey to greatness. There are pitfalls and detours all along the way. If you're swamped with meetings, have an office full of students sent there to be disciplined, have a culture of punitive punishments, seem to have too many disgruntled and dissatisfied parents, have a resistant staff and you're looking to make positive changes, then this is a perfect place to come hang out. The goal here, at The Principal Entrepreneur, is to consistently support educational leaders with shared leadership success strategies distilled into easily consumable bites. This is your place to get ideas to improve your practice and if you're interested, a place to promote your personal brand both within and outside education. Ideally this will be a community where we can share practical strategies, tools, and educational materials that can support us all. If you've built a course or offer training, if you've written a book or started consulting this is where we can
Episodes
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Episode 235: Your Interview Answers Sound Strong. Do They Add Up?
FREE Decision Chain™ Analysis: analysis.next-leveledleadershipinterviewprep.com Your superintendent interview answers may sound strong individually. What does the board hear when it considers them together? Episode 235 concludes the Superintendent Selection Index™ series by examining how…
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Episode 234: You Understand the District's Challenges. Can the Board Trust You to Lead?
FREE Decision Chain™ Analysis: analysis.next-leveledleadershipinterviewprep.com You understand the district's challenges. Can the board trust you to lead through difficult decisions? Episode 234 examines Executive Adoption, a component of the Superintendent Selection Index™, through Case Study…
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Episode 233: You've Led in Another District. Can the Board See What's Relevant Here?
FREE Decision Chain™ Analysis: analysis.next-leveledleadershipinterviewprep.com You've led in another district. Can the board see why that experience matters for its own challenges? Episode 233 examines Context Alignment, a component of the Superintendent Selection Index™, through Case Study #23....
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Episode 232: You Reported Better Student Results. Can the Board See Your Contribution?
FREE Decision Chain™ Analysis: analysis.next-leveledleadershipinterviewprep.com You reported stronger student achievement. Can the board understand your contribution to that improvement? Episode 232 examines Execution Credibility, a component of the Superintendent Selection Index™, through Case...
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Episode 231: You Value Shared Leadership. Can the Board See How You Made It Work?
FREE Decision Chain™ Analysis: analysis.next-leveledleadershipinterviewprep.com You value shared leadership. Can the board understand how you made it part of the regular work? Episode 231 examines Systems Translation, a component of the Superintendent Selection Index™, through Case Study #23....
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Episode 230: Several Candidates Have Similar Experience. What Can the Board Distinguish About Yours?
FREE Decision Chain™ Analysis: analysis.next-leveledleadershipinterviewprep.com Several superintendent candidates may have similar experience. What does your response help the board distinguish about your leadership? Episode 230 examines Differentiation, a component of the Superintendent…
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Episode 229: The Board Has Questions About Your Readiness. Does Your Answer Resolve Them?
FREE Decision Chain™ Analysis: analysis.next-leveledleadershipinterviewprep.com The board may understand how you would approach a leadership responsibility. Does your answer provide evidence that you're prepared to handle it? Episode 229 examines Uncertainty Reduction, a component of the...
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Episode 228: You Faced a Difficult Decision. Can the Board Follow Your Thinking?
FREE Decision Chain™ Analysis: analysis.next-leveledleadershipinterviewprep.com You've faced a difficult leadership decision. Can the board understand how you arrived at it? Episode 228 examines Decision-Making Visibility, a component of the Superintendent Selection Index™, through Case Study…
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Episode 227: One Strong Answer. Does the Board Hear the Same Leadership Across the Interview?
FREE Decision Chain™ Analysis: analysis.next-leveledleadershipinterviewprep.com You may give a strong answer to one superintendent interview question. What does the board learn when it considers your answers as a whole? Episode 227 examines Pattern Consistency, a component of the Superintendent...
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Episode 226: You Used This Approach Before. Will It Fit This District?
FREE Decision Chain™ Analysis: analysis.next-leveledleadershipinterviewprep.com You've used an approach in another district. How can the board determine whether it fits the district where you're interviewing? Episode 226 examines District Context, the fifth component of the Upgrade Formula™,...
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Episode 225: Student Results Improved. What Can the Board Attribute to Your Leadership?
FREE Decision Chain™ Analysis: analysis.next-leveledleadershipinterviewprep.com Student achievement improved during your leadership. What can the board learn from the results and your contribution to the work? Episode 225 examines Evidence, the fourth component of the Upgrade Formula™, through…
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Episode 224: The Decision Was Made. What Did You Do to Make It Work?
FREE Decision Chain™ Analysis: analysis.next-leveledleadershipinterviewprep.com A difficult decision has been made. Can the board understand what you personally did to carry it out? Episode 224 examines Implementation, the third component of the Upgrade Formula™, through Case Study #23. Executive...
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Episode 223: You Know Your Priorities. How Would You Choose Between Them?
FREE Decision Chain™ Analysis: analysis.next-leveledleadershipinterviewprep.com You know which district priorities you want to protect. How would you decide what to reduce when the budget cannot support everything? Episode 223 examines Decision Process, the second component of the Upgrade…
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Episode 222: You Say You're Transparent. What Can the Board Examine?
FREE Decision Chain™ Analysis: analysis.next-leveledleadershipinterviewprep.com You say you're a transparent leader. What can the board examine to understand how you demonstrate that quality? Episode 222 examines Generic Answer, the first component of the Upgrade Formula™, through Case Study #23....
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Episode 221: You Heard Staff Concerns. What Would You Change?
FREE Decision Chain™ Analysis: analysis.next-leveledleadershipinterviewprep.com You identified staff concerns and proposed ways to learn more. How would that information guide your next decision? Episode 221 introduces the Upgrade Formula™ through Case Study #23: Generic Answer + Decision Process…
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Episode 220: Families Needed Answers. What Would You Share?
FREE Decision Chain™ Analysis: analysis.next-leveledleadershipinterviewprep.com Families needed information during an emergency. What could the board learn from the way you handled that responsibility? Episode 220 examines Leadership Signal, the fifth and final component of the Decision Chain™,...
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Episode 219: The School Responded. What Did You Actually Do?
FREE Decision Chain™ Analysis: analysis.next-leveledleadershipinterviewprep.com The school responded to an emergency. Can the board identify what you personally did? Episode 219 examines Action, the fourth component of the Decision Chain™, through Case Study #23. Executive Interview Intelligence™…
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Episode 218: You Protected One Priority. What Had to Give?
FREE Decision Chain™ Analysis: analysis.next-leveledleadershipinterviewprep.com You explained the decision you made. But did the board understand what you weighed before making it? Episode 218 examines Tradeoff, the third component of the Decision Chain™, through Case Study #23. Executive…
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Episode 217: You Reviewed the Options. Which One Did You Choose?
FREE Decision Chain™ Analysis: analysis.next-leveledleadershipinterviewprep.com You described the meetings, reviewed the information, and explained your plan. But can the school board identify the decision you made? Episode 217 examines Decision, the second component of the Decision Chain™…
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Episode 216: When the Board Asks About a Challenge, Where Should Your Answer Begin?
FREE Decision Chain™ Analysis: https://analysis.next-leveledleadershipinterviewprep.com When a school board asks about a difficult leadership challenge, does your response explain why the decision was necessary? In Episode 216 of Next-Level Ed Leadership Interview Prep, we begin Case Study #23 by...
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Episode 215: Beyond Instruction, What Can the Board See You Handle?
FREE Decision Chain™ Analysis: analysis.next-leveledleadershipinterviewprep.com Your instructional answer is detailed. What can the board learn about your work from your other responsibilities? Episode 215 examines Executive Readiness in the Superintendent Selection Index™ through Case Study #22....
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Episode 214: Before the Meeting, What Would the Board Hear From You?
FREE Decision Chain™ Analysis: analysis.next-leveledleadershipinterviewprep.com You promise to keep the board informed. Can members picture what they would receive before a meeting? Episode 214 examines Executive Adoption in the Superintendent Selection Index™ through Case Study #22. Executive...
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Episode 213: You Flagged Enrollment. Can the Board Follow Your Reasoning?
FREE Decision Chain™ Analysis: analysis.next-leveledleadershipinterviewprep.com You noticed a district concern. Can the board understand what you would investigate before recommending action? Episode 213 examines Context Alignment in the Superintendent Selection Index™ through Case Study #22....
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Episode 212: You Expanded the Program. What Can the Board Verify?
FREE Decision Chain™ Analysis: analysis.next-leveledleadershipinterviewprep.com You describe a program expansion. What supports the claim that you helped carry it through? Episode 212 examines Execution Credibility in the Superintendent Selection Index™ through Case Study #22. Executive Interview...
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Episode 211: Who Checks Before Senior Year? What Can the Board See?
FREE Decision Chain™ Analysis: analysis.next-leveledleadershipinterviewprep.com Students’ plans can change. Can the board follow how staff would identify and address a missing graduation requirement? Episode 211 examines Systems Translation in the Superintendent Selection Index™ through Case…
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Episode 210: Both Candidates Valued Visibility. What Could the Board Compare?
FREE Decision Chain™ Analysis: analysis.next-leveledleadershipinterviewprep.com Both candidates valued community involvement. What did their examples give the board to compare? Episode 210 examines Differentiation in the Superintendent Selection Index™ through Case Study #22. Executive Interview...
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Episode 209: You Moved Two Principals. What Does the Board Still Need to Know?
FREE Decision Chain™ Analysis: analysis.next-leveledleadershipinterviewprep.com You explained a principal reassignment. What can the board understand, and what remains unresolved? Episode 209 examines Uncertainty Reduction in the Superintendent Selection Index™ through Case Study #22. Executive...
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Episode 208: A Board Member Questioned the Vote. How Did You Respond?
FREE Decision Chain™ Analysis: analysis.next-leveledleadershipinterviewprep.com A member questioned an item scheduled for a vote. Could the board follow the candidate's response? Episode 208 examines Decision-Making Visibility in the Superintendent Selection Index™ through Case Study #22.…
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Episode 207: From Teacher Learning to Facilities: What Pattern Can the Board See?
FREE Decision Chain™ Analysis: analysis.next-leveledleadershipinterviewprep.com Your answers describe different responsibilities. Can the board recognize an approach across them? Episode 207 examines Pattern Consistency in the Superintendent Selection Index™ through Case Study #22. Executive...
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Episode 206: You Expanded Career Options. What Can the Board Learn About Your Leadership?
FREE Decision Chain™ Analysis: analysis.next-leveledleadershipinterviewprep.com You expanded career options elsewhere. Can the board understand how that experience would help its district? Episode 206 examines Executive Leadership Signal in the Upgrade Formula™ through Case Study #22. Executive...
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Episode 205: You’ve Led a District. What Changes When the Board Hires You?
FREE Decision Chain™ Analysis: analysis.next-leveledleadershipinterviewprep.com You’ve worked with a board before. What would change when the board becomes your employer? Episode 205 examines District Context in the Upgrade Formula™ through Case Study #22. Executive Interview Intelligence™ |...
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Episode 204: You Reported a 25% Gain. What Does That Tell the Board?
FREE Decision Chain™ Analysis: analysis.next-leveledleadershipinterviewprep.com You reported a twenty-five percent gain. Can the board understand the comparison behind it? Episode 204 examines Evidence in the Upgrade Formula™ through Case Study #22. Executive Interview Intelligence™ | Research...
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Episode 203: You Assigned a Mentor. What Can the Board See Beyond the Match?
FREE Decision Chain™ Analysis: analysis.next-leveledleadershipinterviewprep.com You provided mentoring. How could teachers take part in the work? Episode 203 examines Implementation in the Upgrade Formula™ through Case Study #22. Executive Interview Intelligence™ | Research Observation #231:...
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Episode 202: You Recommended Nonrenewal. What Can the Board Examine?
FREE Decision Chain™ Analysis: analysis.next-leveledleadershipinterviewprep.com You concluded that nonrenewal was necessary. Can the board follow the path that led you there? Episode 202 examines the Decision Process in the Upgrade Formula™ through Case Study #22. Executive Interview…
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Episode 201: You Promised an Open Door. How Would the Board Stay Informed?
FREE Decision Chain™ Analysis: analysis.next-leveledleadershipinterviewprep.com Your door is open. How would board members receive information before they knew to ask? Episode 201 examines Generic Answer in the Upgrade Formula™ through Case Study #22. Executive Interview Intelligence™ | Research...
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Episode 200: You Claimed Your Leadership Strengths. Will the Board Believe You?
FREE Decision Chain™ Analysis: analysis.next-leveledleadershipinterviewprep.com You claimed a leadership strength. What gives the board a reason to believe it? Episode 200 examines Leadership Signal in the Decision Chain™ through Case Study #22. Executive Interview Intelligence™ | Research...
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Episode 199: You Promised No Layoffs. Can the Board See How?
FREE Decision Chain™ Analysis: analysis.next-leveledleadershipinterviewprep.com You promised employees would keep their jobs. Can the board understand the work behind that commitment? Episode 199 examines Action in the Decision Chain™ through Case Study #22. Executive Interview Intelligence™ |...
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Episode 198: You Protected Instructional Time. Can the Board See the Tradeoff?
FREE Decision Chain™ Analysis: analysis.next-leveledleadershipinterviewprep.com You protected time for instructional work. Can the board understand what you limited to make that possible? Episode 198 examines Tradeoff in the Decision Chain™ through Case Study #22. Executive Interview…
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Episode 197: The District Made a Change. What Did You Decide?
FREE Decision Chain™ Analysis: analysis.next-leveledleadershipinterviewprep.com You explained the district’s change. Can the board identify what you decided or recommended? Episode 197 examines Decision in the Decision Chain™ through Case Study #22. Executive Interview Intelligence™ | Research...
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Episode 196: You Closed a School. Can the Board Understand Why?
FREE Decision Chain™ Analysis: analysis.next-leveledleadershipinterviewprep.com You explain that you closed a school. Can the board understand why the decision was necessary? Episode 196 examines Constraint in the Decision Chain™ through Case Study #22. Executive Interview Intelligence™ |…
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Episode 195: Your Academic Answer Was Strong. What About the Budget?
FREE Decision Chain™ Analysis: analysis.next-leveledleadershipinterviewprep.com Your academic response gave the board useful evidence. What could the board learn about your financial leadership? Episode 195 examines Executive Readiness in the Superintendent Selection Index™ through Case Study…
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Episode 194: You’ll Keep the Board Informed. What Should Members Expect?
FREE Decision Chain™ Analysis: analysis.next-leveledleadershipinterviewprep.com You’ll keep the board informed. Can members explain what to expect? Episode 194 examines Executive Adoption in the Superintendent Selection Index™ through Case Study #21. Executive Interview Intelligence™ | Research...
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Episode 192: You Promised Transparency. What Could the Community Check?
FREE Decision Chain™ Analysis: analysis.next-leveledleadershipinterviewprep.com Residents questioned past bond spending. What did the district make available for them to check? Episode 192 examines Execution Credibility in the Superintendent Selection Index™ through Case Study #21. Executive...
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Episode 191: You Reviewed Student Data. What Did Staff Do With It?
FREE Decision Chain™ Analysis: analysis.next-leveledleadershipinterviewprep.com You reviewed student data. Could the board tell what staff did with it? Episode 191 examines Systems Translation in the Superintendent Selection Index™ through Case Study #21. Executive Interview Intelligence™ |...
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Episode 190: Both Finalists Named Their Priorities. What Could the Board Compare?
FREE Decision Chain™ Analysis: analysis.next-leveledleadershipinterviewprep.com Both finalists wanted to protect district priorities. What could the board compare beyond that shared concern? Episode 190 examines Differentiation in the Superintendent Selection Index™ through Case Study #21....
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Episode 189: Your Answer Was Strong. Did It Reduce the Board’s Uncertainty?
FREE Decision Chain™ Analysis: analysis.next-leveledleadershipinterviewprep.com Your response sounds strong. Which important question about your leadership does it answer? Episode 189 examines Uncertainty Reduction in the Superintendent Selection Index™ through Case Study #21. Executive Interview...
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Episode 188: A Board Member Objected. Why Did You Keep Sharing the Information?
FREE Decision Chain™ Analysis: analysis.next-leveledleadershipinterviewprep.com A board member objected. What guided the superintendent’s choice to keep sharing information? Episode 188 examines Decision-Making Visibility in the Superintendent Selection Index™ through Case Study #21. Executive...
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Episode 187: You Named Your Priorities. Do Your Other Answers Support Them?
FREE Decision Chain™ Analysis: analysis.next-leveledleadershipinterviewprep.com You named your priorities. What happens when the board asks about money or delegation? Episode 187 begins our examination of the Superintendent Selection Index™ with Pattern Consistency, using Case Study #21.…
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Episode 186: ou Explained What You Did. What Does It Tell the Board?
FREE Decision Chain™ Analysis: analysis.next-leveledleadershipinterviewprep.com You explained what you did. What can the board understand about your leadership from those details? Episode 186 examines Executive Leadership Signal, the result of the Upgrade Formula™, through Case Study #21.…
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Episode 185: It Worked in Your Last District. Why Would It Work Here?
FREE Decision Chain™ Analysis: analysis.next-leveledleadershipinterviewprep.com Your approach worked in another district. Why would it help this one? Episode 185 examines District Context in the Upgrade Formula™ through two finalists’ closing answers in Case Study #21. Executive Interview...
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You're not alone out there in your journey to greatness. There are pitfalls and detours all along the way. If you're swamped with meetings, have an office full of students sent there to be disciplined, have a culture of punitive punishments, seem to have too many disgruntled and dissatisfied parents, have a resistant staff and you're looking to make positive changes, then this is a perfect place to come hang out. The goal here, at The Principal Entrepreneur, is to consistently support educational leaders with shared leadership success strategies distilled into easily consumable bites. This is your place to get ideas to improve your practice and if you're interested, a place to promote your personal brand both within and outside education. Ideally this will be a community where we can share practical strategies, tools, and educational materials that can support us all. If you've built a course or offer training, if you've written a book or started consulting this is where we can
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