{"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 198: A Great School Year Rarely Happens By Accident (Do These 3 Things On Purpose)","slug":"episode-198-a-great-school-year-rarely-happens-by-accident-do-these-3-things-on-purpose","published_at":"2026-08-01T11:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-private-school-leader-podcast-5763378/episode-198-a-great-school-year-rarely-happens-by-accident-do-these-3-things-on-purpose","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/2149237009","audio_url":"https://app.kajabi.com/podcasts/medias/2149237009.mp3","summary":"In 1928, Scottish scientist Alexander Fleming returned from vacation to find that one of his petri dishes had accidentally become contaminated with mold. Normally, that would have meant throwing the dish away and starting over. But, Fleming noticed something unusual. The bacteria surrounding the mold had died, while bacteria farther away continued to grow. He became curious and asked, \"Why?\" That mold, Penicillium notatum , contained a natural substance capable of killing many harmful bacteria. Fleming had accidentally discovered penicillin , the world's first widely used antibiotic. Years later, scientists developed a way to mass-produce penicillin, and it went on to save millions of lives, especially during World War II. What looked like a ruined experiment turned out to be one of the greatest medical breakthroughs in history. Penicillin, the microwave oven, the Post-it Note and chocolate chip cookies are just a few examples of some pretty amazing things in this world that happened completely by accident. But, having a great school year by accident almost never happens. In today’s episode of The Private School Leader Podcast, we are going to discuss how A Great School Year Rarely Happens By Accident (Do These 3 Things On Purpose.) I know that you are super busy, so be sure to listen while you are doing something else. I hope that you will get value from this episode as you serve and lead your school community. Thank you for taking some time out of your day to listen to the podcast! Thanks for making a difference, Mark Minkus Strong teachers make strong schools. 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