Mark Minkus

Taking full responsibility for things that aren't our fault is very DIFFICULT to do. Starting to blame others is very EASY to do. Let's discuss who gets the credit and who takes the blame. theprivateschoolleader.com/podcasts/the-p…

Being a great leader is pretty straightforward. It is definitely NOT easy, but many people think that it is a big mystery or a big secret. OK, I'll play along. Today we are going to discuss the 4 Secrets To Being A Great Leader theprivateschoolleader.com/podcasts/the-p…

My daughter recently commented to me that she's been so excited to see me be more present with family. I've also found a renewed joy for my hobbies without feeling guilty or fearing that I was letting down my school! Michelle, HS Principal, Arkansas theprivateschoolleader.com/coaching

Hi! I wanted to let you know that I have two coaching spots opening up next week. Two of my clients have their final sessions next week and I would LOVE to hear more about the biggest problem that you are currently dealing with at school. docs.google.com/forms/d/1vU78O…

Office Hours are an important part of THRIVE Academy. Go live each week with other leaders that actually "get it" and understand what it is like to lead a private school! theprivateschoolleader.com/thrive

"Working with Mark and Thrive Academy gave me access to so many tools to empower myself and really change my mindset. This experience has truly been transformative for me in managing the pressures of my job." Noelle, Communications Director, CA theprivateschoolleader.com/thrive

If your child attends the school that you lead, they may face a wide range of complex challenges. It can be an amazing experience for you and for them if you navigate it carefully and intentionally. Let's discuss! theprivateschoolleader.com/podcasts/the-p…

A mix of generations can be a huge advantage to our schools, but it can sometimes be tricky to effectively lead Boomers, Gen X, Millennials and Gen Z. Let's discuss! theprivateschoolleader.com/podcasts/the-p…

THRIVE Academy has been instrumental in regaining my confidence as an administrator. Once I spoke with others who had similar experiences and challenges, I was able to know that the difficulty of the job was not due to my deficiency. Noelle, Head of LS, IL theprivateschoolleader.com/thrive

Thanks to Jolina for this awesome review on Apple podcasts. I would really appreciate it if you could leave a review of the podcast on Apple or Spotify. This helps the algorithm push out the podcast as suggested content. Thanks! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the…

Your amygdala activates your "fight or flight" response when your brain thinks that you are in danger. That works out great when you are trying to outrun the bear, but not so well when you are trying to make important decisions. theprivateschoolleader.com/podcasts/the-p…

"My daughter recently commented to me that she has been so excited to see me be more present with family. School brings me so much joy!" Michelle, High School Principal, Arkansas" I have one open coaching spot right now! theprivateschoolleader.com/coaching

When you walk around your campus, a lot of people give you a lot of problems to solve. I would like to try to convince you that there are four types of problems that you DON'T have to solve. Let's discuss! theprivateschoolleader.com/podcasts/the-p…

I am excited to share a brand new FREE resource with you! We all want to improve teacher morale at our schools, but it is such a mystery as to where to begin. Well you can grab The 7 Secrets To Improving Teacher Morale at theprivateschoolleader.com/morale and get started!

My time with family is more rewarding and I don’t carry the same guilt I used to when giving my family dedicated time and attention. Mark. Principal, New Mexico theprivateschoolleader.com/coaching

40% or private schools have faced legal action in the last five years. 90% of lawsuits against schools are settled out of court. This means more lawsuits, more stress and a high emotional price tag for school leaders. Let's discuss. theprivateschoolleader.com/podcasts/the-p…

Our coaching sessions have helped me to define and re-affirm healthy boundaries for my work, and allowed me to gain perspective on appropriate expectations for work-life blend in the leadership position I hold. Vanessa, Principal, Minnesota theprivateschoolleader.com/coaching

Do want better student retention? Do you want the numbers to be through the roof on your parent satisfaction surveys? Well, using the Nordstrom customer service model at your school can cause those numbers to SKYROCKET! theprivateschoolleader.com/podcasts/the-p…

“Prior to my sessions with Mark, I felt reactive more than proactive, but my work has become intentional. What we do is hard, but it's made possible with mentors like Mark. I encourage you to say, yes." Sarah, Head of Upper School, Lafayette, Louisiana theprivateschoolleader.com/coaching

I love a good motivational or inspirational quote. Words have the power to encourage and energize us. Words also have the power to discourage and demoralize us. Let's discuss how to respond to the most toxic quotes in private school leadership. theprivateschoolleader.com/podcasts/the-p…