Being A Principal, Team Jones, Truck Talks, Modeling Behavior & More with Dr. Christopher Jones

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 it06:01 Importance of positive feedback12:31 Importance of being a present father22:53 Father's vulnerability brings reconciliation 24:14 Importance of forgiveness in relationships29:10 Teach empathy and self-awareness35:17 Modeling behavior for children39:04 Modeling love and acceptance matters44:10 Honesty builds strong relationships53:14 Importance of quality family time54:11 Honesty and openness build trust1:02:38 Time flies, be intentional1:08:10 Dads need role clarity1:15:43 Stand up for respect and accountability1:20:42 Support, engage, and empower teachers1:24:26 Embrace change, empower teachers 1:29:43 Finding purpose in education1:39:19 Building a strong family team1:40:02 Importance of teamwork and gratitude   RESOURCES MENTIONED: Follow Dr. Jones on LinkedInFollow Dr. Jones’ on TwitterDr. Jones’ websiteSEEing to Lead PodcastSEEing to Lead Book  Whitman-Hanson Regional High School Follow Dr. Jones’ on FacebookBridgewater State UniversityDunkin’ DonutsJeff Corwin – BSU Alum Robert Stack – BSU Alum  WHERE WE CAN CONNECT: Follow Bear Crawl with Dads on InstagramFollow Bear Crawl with Dads on TwitterConnect with Bear Crawl with Dads on FacebookFollow Ross Purdy on LinkedInBear Crawl with Dad’s website