Dealing with Difficult Parents with Eric Makelky and Jethro Jones Transformative Principal 532

<p>This is a continuation of our coaching calls with Eric Makelky. Please check in our previous episodes <a href= "https://transformativeprincipal.org/episode527">527</a><a href= "https://transformativeprincipal.org/episode523">523</a> <a href= "https://transformativeprincipal.org/episode519">519</a> <a href= "https://transformativeprincipal.org/episode514">514</a>, <a href= "https://transformativeprincipal.org/episode510">510</a>, <a href= "https://transformativeprincipal.org/episode506">506</a>, and <a href= "https://www.transformativeprincipal.org/advanced-time-management-techniques-with-eric-makelky-transformative-principal-501/"> 501</a></p> <p>In this episode we talk about dealing with difficult parents.<br /> - Celebration - Just calling someone who applied.<br /> - Someone applying<br /> - Reaching out immediately<br /> - Making it personal.<br /> - Parents - How to get them on your team?<br /> - 25–30 parents now on the advisory council.<br /> - Challenges with parents<br /> - Being a successful principal is about being popular and making everyone happy.<br /> - Parents can be really challenging.<br /> - Education is the parents’ responsibility and we are here to help out.<br /> - What about when there isn’t a reason?<br /> - I’m recording this conversation…Me, too.<br /> - Would you like me to send a copy to you?<br /> - Intimidation approaches<br /> - Next time: so many things to learn that I didn’t have things in place for helping new staff. How do I help new staff transition in?</p> <h2 id="sponsors">Sponsors</h2> <h3 id="transformativeprincipalmastermind"><a href= "https://transformativeprincipal.com">Transformative Principal Mastermind</a></h3> <p>Lead a school everyone can be proud of.</p> <p>Being a principal is tough work. You’re pulled in all kinds of directions. You never have the time to do the work that really matters. Join me as I help school leaders find the time to do the work they became principals to do.</p> <p>I help you stop putting out fires and start leading.</p> <p>Learn more at <a