The Catholic School Leaders Podcast

Creating a Strong Leadership Team in Your Catholic School

February 3, 2026·56 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

The Catholic School Leaders PodcastHost: John MihalyoGuest: Dr. Trevor Timmerberg, Assistant Superintendent, Archdiocese of LouisvilleEpisode OverviewBeing a principal can be a lonely job. In this episode, John and Dr. Trevor Timmerberg unpack how a strong, healthy leadership team helps you lead with clarity, build trust, and move your school forward—without carrying everything on your own.What You’ll LearnMission-driven vs. maintenance-driven leadership teamsHow to choose the right people (not just the right positions)The right team size and meeting lengthHow to prevent “meetings after meetings”Simple agenda structures that drive action and accountabilityEmpowering others to lead (so it’s not all on you)Key TakeawayA great leadership team strengthens culture, improves decisions, and keeps your school focused on mission—not just managing the daily fires.Call to ActionNeed help building or refining your leadership team? Reach out to John Mihalyo to talk about your school. Learn more about today's sponsor, Renaissance: As a global leader in education technology operating in more than 110 countries, Renaissance is committed to providing educators with insights and resources to accelerate growth and help all students build a strong foundation for success. We believe that technology can unlock a more effective learning experience, ensure that students get the personalized teaching they need to thrive, and help educators and administrators to truly, fully, See Every Student. Learn more at renaissance.com.

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