Episode 019–Confessions of a School Leader: “I Keep Thinking I’ll Catch Up…Eventually”

Educational Leadership
Written By Dana Kirchoff

The Blueprint Schools Podcast is back with a new series: Confessions of a School Leader. We'll be digging into some of the most common confessions we hear from school leaders we work with, including ones we've often felt ourselves. 


In Episode 2, Blueprint Schools founder Dana Kirchoff and Team Consultant Jake Unke unpack the common belief that "getting ahead is just around the corner." Drawing from their own experiences, they explore why this mindset can be harmful for leaders, schools, and ministries. They also share what has helped them break free from this pattern and offer practical first steps for listeners who are ready to do the same.

Like Jake says at the end of the episode, we'd love to hear from you! If you have any questions or comments about the new episode, feel free to drop Jake a line at jake.unke@blueprint-schools.com. He loves conversations like this.

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Interested in finally getting ahead as a leader?

Check out our new School Leader Partnership!

Dana Kirchoff

FOUNDER & PRINCIPAL CONSULTANT

LEAD CONSULTANT - SCHOOL MARKETING & GROWTH

Dana has served schools, churches, and ministries across the country for nearly 20 years in the roles of strategic growth consultant, vice president of growth and marketing, and, at the beginning of her career, as a teacher. In addition to consulting and leading Blueprint Schools, she avidly presents, writes, and shares on social media on the subjects of organizational development, marketing, and growth.

Dana lives in Appleton, Wisconsin with her husband Ryan (Instructional Coordinator at Fox Valley Lutheran High School) and their two children.

CliftonStrengths: Achiever | Strategic | Intellection | Relator | Learner

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