The Principal Liner Notes Podcast
1) Finding the Gold In-Between: On Neil Diamond and Hope
In this episode of Leadership Liner Notes, I reflect on Neil Diamondâs Gold, recorded live at the Troubadour in July of 1970. It is an album born in a liminal season, capturing Neil Diamond between re...Show More
2) Let the Long Version Play: Leadership, The Odyssey, and the Journey Home
In this season finale of Leadership Liner Notes, Sean Gaillard reflects on Grand Funk Railroadâs âCloser to Home (Iâm Your Captain),â Homerâs The Odyssey, and the power of staying with the long versio...Show More
3) Anthology of Joy: Leadership Lessons from The Beatles
In this episode of Leadership Liner Notes, we explore the newly released Beatles Anthology Collection and the leadership lessons embedded in its early takes, unreleased moments, and joyful imperfectio...Show More
4) The Return: Celebrate The Moment
The Return: Episode 1-"Celebrate the Moment" After a reflective pause, Sean Gaillard returns to the mic with a fresh perspective and a renewed sense of purpose. In this episode of the Leadership Li...Show More
5) "Now and Then"-A Leadership Riff on Hope & The Last Beatles Song
In this episode of Leadership Liner Notes, Sean Gaillard reflects on the second anniversary of Now and Then, the final song by The Beatles. What began as an unfinished John Lennon demo decades ago bec...Show More
6) Leadership Liner Notes: Your Sound Prevails
In this episode, we explore the brief career of Nick Drake and connect to how sometimes our ideas don't always resonate when we want them to do so. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.f...Show More
7) "Am I Cut Out For This?"-Featuring Elizabeth Dampf and Lauren Kaufman
đď¸ Summer Season Finale: Am I Cut Out For This? with Elizabeth DampfFor the final episode of our summer series, I am honored to welcome back two inspiring voices and dear friends: Elizabeth Dampf and...Show More
8) Coach, Mentor, Lead: Empowering the Assistant Principal Role with Dr. Sonia Matthew
In this inspiring episode of Principal Liner Notes, Iâm joined by the remarkable Dr. Sonia Matthew, the 2025 Maryland Assistant Principal of the Year. Dr. Matthew shares her compelling leadership jour...Show More
Coach, Mentor, Lead: Empowering the Assistant Principal Role with Dr. Sonia Matthew
46:06 | Jun 23rd, 2025
9) The Narrative Edge with Dr. Rod Berger
In this inspiring episode, Iâm joined by the dynamic Dr. Rod Bergerâa storyteller, connector, and relentless advocate for the human side of education. Known for his ability to amplify voices that matt...Show More
10) #PrincipalLinerNotes: Back on Deck: Setting Sail with Dave Burgess
Itâs the return of the #PrincipalLinerNotes podcastâand what better way to relaunch than with a guest who has ignited passion, creativity, and courage in classrooms and schoolhouses across the globe: ...Show More