{"podcast":{"title":"The Private School Leader Podcast","slug":"the-private-school-leader-podcast-5763378","podcast_index_feed_id":5763378,"rss_url":"https://app.kajabi.com/podcasts/2147506901/feed","website_url":"https://www.theprivateschoolleader.com/podcasts/the-private-school-leader-podcast","image_url":"https://kajabi-storefronts-production.kajabi-cdn.com/kajabi-storefronts-production/site/2147591848/podcasts/g2xZzlyoQd6xyeYS8OFi_Show_Art-1.png","author":"Mark Minkus","episode_count":198,"summary":"The Private School Leader Podcast exists to help you go from SURVIVING to THRIVING as you lead your school. Do you ever feel lonely and isolated in your role as a private school leader? Do you wish that you could get back to what really energizes you (making a difference in the lives of your students)? Do you want to have a long AND fulfilling career in private school education? Are you an aspiring Head of School and you want to accelerate your leadership growth? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions then the Private School Leader Podcast is for you! Your host, Mark Minkus, has been a private school leader for over 30 years. He’s been where you are. He’s been in the hospital with ulcers. He’s had his daughters ask, “Dad, when do we get to see you instead of the back of your laptop?” About 10 years ago, Mark went from surviving to thriving and he is here to help you do the same! You will learn step by step strategies to effectively deal with difficult parents, overcome burnout, change your school’s culture, increase your productivity, improve teacher morale and more! Most importantly, you will learn how to effectively lead your school while still taking care of your mind,…","last_synced_at":"2026-08-02T10:20:37.857697+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-private-school-leader-podcast-5763378"},"episode":{"title":"Episode 183: The 3 Keys To Having A Strong Finish To This School Year","slug":"episode-183-the-3-keys-to-having-a-strong-finish-to-this-school-year","published_at":"2026-04-18T11:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-private-school-leader-podcast-5763378/episode-183-the-3-keys-to-having-a-strong-finish-to-this-school-year","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-private-school-leader-podcast-5763378","url":"https://www.theprivateschoolleader.com/podcasts/the-private-school-leader-podcast/episodes/2149194237","audio_url":"https://app.kajabi.com/podcasts/medias/2149194237.mp3","summary":"You have probably heard the quote that “a school year is a marathon, not a sprint.” That being said, the weeks between now and the last day of school sure feel like a sprint. Not only that, when you get close to the finish line it feels like it just keeps moving farther and farther away.   You are about to start “The 100 Days of May” (one of my coaching clients told me that they call it “Maycember” at her school) and the packed calendar that goes along with it. Over the next 6 weeks, you and your teachers will probably work harder (and later) than at any other point during the school year. How you lead the last 6 weeks of the school year matters more than you think. This stretch will determine: How your teachers feel heading into summer How your families feel about how the school year went (recency bias) How you feel physically and emotionally on the last day of school So, on today’s episode of The Private School Leader Podcast, I am going to teach you The 3 Keys To Having A Strong Finish To This School Year . Thank you for taking me along with you when you are walking the dog, driving to school or running errands. I appreciate you and what you are doing for the lucky kids and teachers at your school. 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”. 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