Being A Principal, Team Jones, Truck Talks, Modeling Behavior & More with Dr. Christopher Jones
Description
For Episode #23 of Bear Crawl with Dads, we visit with Dr. Christopher Jones, principal at a regional high school in Massachusetts, husband, father to two boys, and author. Dr. Jones shares about how being a high principal to practicing what you preach in modeling behavior to the power of connection with his truck talks. Dr. Jones is a positive force of nature that everyone needs to know!
IN TODAY’S EPISODE WE DISCUSS:
05:40 Toughest job, but worth it
06:01 Importance of positive feedback
12:31 Importance of being a present father
22:53 Father's vulnerability brings reconciliation
24:14 Importance of forgiveness in relationships
29:10 Teach empathy and self-awareness
35:17 Modeling behavior for children
39:04 Modeling love and acceptance matters
44:10 Honesty builds strong relationships
53:14 Importance of quality family time
54:11 Honesty and openness build trust
1:02:38 Time flies, be intentional
1:08:10 Dads need role clarity
1:15:43 Stand up for respect and accountability
1:20:42 Support, engage, and empower teachers
1:24:26 Embrace change, empower teachers
1:29:43 Finding purpose in education
1:39:19 Building a strong family team
1:40:02 Importance of teamwork and gratitude
RESOURCES MENTIONED:
Whitman-Hanson Regional High School
WHERE WE CAN CONNECT:
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