Jon Harper is the host of the My Bad Podcast on BAM Radio Network and an Assistant Principal. You can find him on Twitter at @jonharper70bd. Why Jon’s school calls their classrooms families. Meetings are meant to build trust, loves, and empathy. Activities with kids to build trust, show vulnerability. QTIP - Quit Taking it Personally Learn people’s stories. You can’t feel what they feel, but you have an understanding of who they are. Lead by example. How to be a transformative principal? Share some of your flaws with a teacher or a student. Are you feeling like you are always behind at school? Do you feel like you need about 2 more hours each day to accomplish everything? Here’s how I help principals work manageable hours: Create your ideal week, so that you can leave work at work and enjoy your life! Join my group coaching program Please take a moment to rate this podcast in iTunes or on Stitcher.  Please follow me on Twitter: @jethrojones for the host and @TrnFrmPrincipal for the show. Buy Communication Cards Show notes on TransformativePrincipal.com Download Paperless Principal.   Web Site Transformative Principal on Stitcher Refer A Principal Best Tools for Busy Administrators Survey