# Episode 185: There's No Such Thing As A Secret In A Private School (Let's Fix That)

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Podcast: [The Private School Leader Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-private-school-leader-podcast-5763378)
Published: 2026-05-02T11:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.theprivateschoolleader.com/podcasts/the-private-school-leader-podcast/episodes/2149201735
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## Resource

Has this ever happened to you? You tell one person something in confidence. And then somehow, by the end of the day: Two teachers are talking about it in the hallway Three parents know A board member texts you and says, “I heard that you said…” Do you? Say to yourself, “Oh well, no such thing as a secret in a private school!” Throw up your hands Just figure  “it is what it is” The problem with just giving up every time there is a leak is that “what you allow will continue.” A lack of confidentiality at your school negatively impacts trust, culture, and your reputation as a leader. We are not going to just settle. We are not just going to accept that this is impossible to change. On today’s episode of the Private School Leader Podcast, we are going to discuss why There's No Such Thing As A Secret In A Private School (Let's Fix That) I hope that you will listen to the podcast for your weekly dose of motivation, inspiration and PD. Thanks so much for listening and thanks for making a difference! Mark Minkus If you like the podcast, please write a review and leave a rating. Your review helps to push this content out as a suggested podcast to private school leaders all over the world. The Private School Leader Podcast has been downloaded in 71 countries and all 50 states. Thank you for listening and thanks for your review! I’ve created a FREE RESOURCE for you called “The Top 6 Ways To Protect Your School From a Lawsuit”. This is a 10 page pdf that will help you to keep your staff and students safe and help keep your school out of court. Litigation is expensive, time consuming and extremely stressful. This common sense guide will help you to be more intentional and proactive when it comes to protecting your school. You can grab “The Top 6 Ways To Protect Your School Fro…

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