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This episode we are going to learn about strengthen your physical, mental, and spiritual fitness to help you in and out of the classroom! We are also going to talk about communication and the ways that we can communicate better, making each interaction count, reflection, and so much more.

Today I'm joined by Bobby Pollicino. He is the  Head of Upper School at Bullis School in Potomac, MD. He has served as a school administrator for over 15 years, also in dean of students and assistant principal roles. Before becoming an administrator he was a high school teacher and varsity soccer and lacrosse Coach. Bobby is also the author of the book Pricipled Leader. 

Topics discussed:
1. If we want something to happen then we need to take control of that.
2. Help students understand the need to develop great habits.
3. You need to have a different approach with the different people that you work with. 
4. Communication - How are we communicating with people? Are we connecting effectively? 
5. What are you doing to make sure others on your team know. What do I know? Who else needs to know it? Have I told them.
6. Are we hearing what others are saying? Am I hearing what’s not being said? 
7.  It’s important for us at times to step back and say to ourselves who are the important people in our life and how are you showing them that they’re important to you.
8. Assume best intentions
9. In all of our interactions we are either growing that relationship or we’re damaging it. 
10. Be curious. Ask questions and look to hear more about what others experiences have been. 
11. Not everyone has a chance to be heard and you might be the only one who does that for that student, colleague, or parent. 
12. Before going into a conversation take a moment and recognize where you are at mentally and emotionally.
13. Teach students breathing and relaxation techniques. 
14.  Journaling can lead to great growth. Try writing about what were your wins from the day before. What were the lessons that you learned? What’s next? What are you grateful for and list three things that you are grateful for. Also, do weekly and monthly reflections.
15. Look for negative and positive patterns that are happening in your life. 
16. Too often we focus on what we have to stop, but if we see the areas that we’re strong and work off of that it can be even more beneficial.
17.  Get feedback from people around you. How are people seeing you? 
18. Pay attention to the words you speak and where you’re putting your focus. 
19. Journaling helps you remember what happened. The wins, moments, etc. and these can help motivate you for the next week. 
20. Teachers don’t realize all the great things they are doing. 
21. Identify the areas in which you want to grow and improve.
22. It’s important that we have mental, physical, and spiritual fitness. 
23. Make sure to write down your wins and your successes. 
24. You have a choice every day on how you choose to face the world. 
25. Book Recommendations: Edith Egar - Choices, Adam Grant - Think Again, Kate Murphy - You’re Not Listening, Simon Sinek - Start with Why
26. Podcast Recommendations: Lainnie Rowell - Evolving With Gratitude, Leaning Into Leadership - Dr. Darrin Peppard, Essentialishm - Greg McCewon
27. You’re in control of your mindset and the choices that you make every day. 

Book:
Principled Leader - https://www.amazon.com/Principled-Leader-Bobby-Pollicino/dp/B0BR72SBRY/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1TOPFCBNW39DJ&keywords=Principled+leader&qid=1679764804&sprefix=principled+leader%2Caps%2C234&sr=8-1

Social Media: 
Twitter: @BobbyPollicino

Website: https://bobbypollicino.com