Is your office door sending the wrong message? In this episode of The Principal School Podcast, Dr. Michael Meechin dives into how one simple leadership move—keeping your door open—can have a massive impact on school culture, staff trust, and student connection.
If you’ve ever said “my door is always open” but kept it physically (and symbolically) closed, this episode will challenge how you lead from your office. Learn how presence—not perfection—is the most powerful message a school leader can send.
In this episode, we cover:
✅ Why your door is a culture signal, not just a piece of wood
✅ How small moments at your threshold create major leadership wins
✅ Ways to balance open-door leadership with deep work and boundaries
✅ How your leadership team’s visibility shapes school-wide trust
✅ Practical strategies to shift culture without adding new initiatives
🎧 Listen now if you’re craving purpose, presence, and a reason to keep showing up.
📢 Share this with another leader who’s in the arena—or thinking about stepping back into it.
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