Are you tired of feeling like there’s never enough time to get it all done? In this episode of The Principal’s Handbook, we dive into Master Your Week: Planning Tips for Principals. Join Barb Flowers, certified life coach and experienced principal, as she unpacks how intentional planning can transform your efficiency, reduce stress, and even help you walk out the door by 4 p.m.

Barb shares her personal planning system — blending digital and paper calendars — and reveals how a simple weekly planning session can create mental clarity, improve meetings, boost productivity, and even support better delegation. You'll also hear mindset shifts that will change how you think about your time and effectiveness as a school leader.

Whether you’re a seasoned planner or someone who avoids calendars, this episode will give you practical strategies to reclaim your time and lead with confidence. Tune in to learn how to structure your week so your priorities get done — without taking work home every night.

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