# Episode 113 | From Surviving to Thriving: Leadership Habits Every Principal Needs Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/lead-with-hope-6701890/episode-113-from-surviving-to-thriving-leadership-habits-every-principal-needs Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/lead-with-hope-6701890/episode-113-from-surviving-to-thriving-leadership-habits-every-principal-needs.md Podcast: [Lead with HOPE](https://stenobird.com/podcast/lead-with-hope-6701890) Published: 2026-08-01T12:00:00+00:00 Episode link: https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/d51562b45edbb0a8d748ea63cfd7d18019fab83d434610dfbb677df4bb4afbff/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI1MWJjNDQ4OC1hNzI3LTQwZmYtOTAzZC1hMWJiYmI3MTQwNTkiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJhMzJiNTljZC05MDIwLTRiYzQtYTcwMy03ZjljMWYxZjZhNzkiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTRlZGEwNjA4Mjc1MGM3MWVlOTc2YzYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmE0ZTljMmJiNjA4ZjgzM2ZjM2FiNjQxL2JyYW5kaS1rZWxseXMtc3R1ZGlvLWJRUnl3LWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNy04X18yMC01MS0yMi5tcDMifQ==.mp3 Audio file: https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/d51562b45edbb0a8d748ea63cfd7d18019fab83d434610dfbb677df4bb4afbff/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI1MWJjNDQ4OC1hNzI3LTQwZmYtOTAzZC1hMWJiYmI3MTQwNTkiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJhMzJiNTljZC05MDIwLTRiYzQtYTcwMy03ZjljMWYxZjZhNzkiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTRlZGEwNjA4Mjc1MGM3MWVlOTc2YzYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmE0ZTljMmJiNjA4ZjgzM2ZjM2FiNjQxL2JyYW5kaS1rZWxseXMtc3R1ZGlvLWJRUnl3LWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNy04X18yMC01MS0yMi5tcDMifQ==.mp3 Processing state: not_requested JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/lead-with-hope-6701890/episodes/episode-113-from-surviving-to-thriving-leadership-habits-every-principal-needs Duration seconds: 2068 ## Resource The conversation with Todd Bloomer covers the importance of self-reflection, the impact of adversity on leadership, and the hope found in the next generation of young people. Todd shares insights on prioritizing self-care, creating healthy margins in life, and the power of scheduling priorities in the calendar. His journey from New York to San Antonio and the lessons learned from navigating adversity provide valuable takeaways for leaders and educators. The conversation emphasizes the need for principal coaching and the impact of resilience and high expectations on leadership. Todd's message resonates with the hope and potential of the next generation, inspiring a sense of optimism for the future. Takeaways Prioritizing self-reflection and self-awareness The importance of creating healthy margins in life The power of scheduling priorities in the calendar The impact of adversity on leadership and the value of resilience The hope found in the next generation of young people Resources Mentioned πŸ“˜ The Blueprint by Todd Bloomer 🌐 Connect with Todd Bloomer Website: https://toddmbloomer.com 🌟 FREE H.O.P.E.-Fueled Culture System Download your complimentary leadership resource packed with communication templates, difficult conversation strategies, first-day agenda resources, team-building tools, and practical leadership guides to help you build a thriving school culture. πŸ‘‰ https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/form/vgzwyCOCT6P8SuSNruxR 🌐 Learn more about Spark HOPE Edu https://sparkhopeedu.com πŸŽ™οΈ Subscribe to the Lead with H.O.P.E. Podcast for weekly conversations designed to help educational leaders reflect, reset, and rise. SEO Keywords Educational leadership, principal leadership, school leadership, instructional leadership, principal coaching, leadership coaching, leadersh… ## Actions - request_transcript: `POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/lead-with-hope-6701890/episodes/episode-113-from-surviving-to-thriving-leadership-habits-every-principal-needs/transcription-requests` β€” Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode. - read_markdown: `GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/lead-with-hope-6701890/episode-113-from-surviving-to-thriving-leadership-habits-every-principal-needs.md` β€” Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource. A page view does not enqueue transcription. Agents should invoke `request_transcript` explicitly when they need this episode processed. ## Transcript Full transcripts are not published on public pages unless there is a clear rights basis.