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Recommended books for leadership…new & old!

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We know that readers are leaders and that leaders are learners…don’t we?

Here are four books I encourage you to add to your peruse list this summer. Our dedication to personal and professional growth sets an example for our entire educational community. I encourage you to carry forward the knowledge and inspiration gained from any of these, infusing it into your classrooms and interactions with students, colleagues, and parents alike.

 If you’re new to management or looking to be promoted, The Making of a Manager by Julie Zhuo is the resource you need to get on the fast track to success. Drawing on her experience managing hundreds of employees as a design executive at Facebook, Zhuo says great managers all focus on achieving the ultimate goal of all managers: facilitating desirable outcomes by inspiring and coordinating the efforts of others. Through Zhuo’s expert tips, you’ll learn how to build a team and motivate them to work together by hiring the right people, building trusting relationships, and running productive meetings.

While the book is not specifically written for educators, its principles and lessons can be applied through the lens of an educator to enhance leadership skills in the educational context.

Zhuo’s book provides a practical guide for individuals transitioning into managerial roles, focusing on key areas such as building a team, setting clear expectations, providing feedback, and fostering a positive work culture. As an educator, applying these principles can help you navigate the complexities of leading a team of educators, administrators, and support staff.

One of the central themes in the book is the importance of developing strong relationships with team members. Similarly, as an educator, building positive relationships with your colleagues and staff is crucial for fostering collaboration and a sense of community within the educational institution. By investing in effective communication, active listening, and empathy, you can create an environment where everyone feels valued and supported.

Transitioning into a leadership role is a time of excitement and uncertainty. According to leadership development consultant Michael Watkins, whether you thrive or falter in your new role depends on your actions early on. In The First 90 Days, Watkins provides a roadmap for making your job transition smooth and rewarding. You’ll learn how to avoid common pitfalls by gathering critical information, building strong relationships, and achieving initial successes. If you follow Watkins’s advice, you’ll be ready to ease into your new role with confidence and start creating positive momentum for your career and your campus.

When viewed through the lens of an educator, the book offers valuable insights on how to navigate the critical initial period in a new educational position effectively.

The book emphasizes the importance of quickly understanding the educational context, including the culture, systems, and key stakeholders. As an educator, this means immersing yourself in the school community and actively listening to the needs and perspectives of teachers, students, parents, and administrators. By gaining a deep understanding of the existing educational landscape, you can identify areas for improvement and align your goals and strategies accordingly.

 

 

“The Compound Effect” by Darren Hardy teaches educators that small, consistent actions and habits have a compounding effect over time. By consistently implementing effective teaching strategies, investing in professional development, and fostering positive relationships, educators can make a lasting impact on student learning. The book emphasizes the power of consistency, personal growth, and cultivating positive habits to drive long-term success in education.

Hardy highlights the importance of recognizing that small, incremental improvements in teaching practices and classroom management accumulate over time, leading to significant educational outcomes. By adopting a growth mindset, staying committed to professional development, and establishing consistent routines, educators can create a positive learning environment and contribute to student success. By embracing the principles of consistency and personal growth, educators can make a profound and lasting impact on their students and the educational community as a whole.

 

 

 

 

What makes a good leader? Some say you’ll know one when you see one; others confuse being a leader with simply having a title. In The 5 Levels of Leadership, John C. Maxwell gives a shape and form to something seemingly indefinable and provides a roadmap to help you reach your full leadership potential.

In this book, you’ll learn how to go from being a boss to a real leader, how to get people to follow you without using your rank, and how to use your leadership to build a legacy that stands the test of time. It begins with the recognition that leadership based solely on position is just the starting point. As educators, we must build relationships and earn permission and influence from others. Delivering results and achieving excellence in education is crucial, but true leadership also involves developing and empowering our team members. Ultimately, the pinnacle of leadership lies in making a broader impact on the education community, advocating for positive change, and shaping the future of education. By embracing these levels, educators can become influential leaders who inspire and empower others to create a transformative educational experience.

 

 

 

Hopefully, this week finds you winding down, wrapping up, and getting to take a well-deserved BREAK! June was my month to close up and reflect on the year…but it’s also when I had the mental capacity to dive into books. Have any you’ve read recently that I need to add to my list?

 

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Season of feedback: master the art of not taking it personal…

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It can be jarring when your work is criticized but, before you head straight to the socials to lament or begin drafting your resignation letter, let’s think about how you can reframe the advice feedback to think of it as a gift…an opportunity to get better. Your instinctive reaction may be like mine…as an enneagram 3, my entire identity gets all tangled in my ability to be successful.  It’s hard to switch that to pausing and recognizing that someone taking the time to give me constructive criticism is giving me a chance to get better at my job.

 

  1. Embrace the Growth Mindset

    • Adopting a growth mindset is crucial when receiving feedback or advice. Understand that professional advice is meant to help you grow and improve PROFESSIONALLY, rather than criticize your abilities or who you are as a person. Embrace the idea that every setback or critique is an opportunity for learning and development. By viewing advice as a stepping stone to progress, you can shift your perspective and from automatically taking it personally. As a principal, I had to remind myself that feedback from teachers, parents, or district leaders was intended to support the growth and success of our school community. It 100% takes practice to approach advice with an open mind, recognizing that it offers opportunities to improve, especially when you feel like you’re doing the best you can. (Read more about that tragic first year of mine.)

  2. Separate Your Identity from Your Work

  3. Seek Multiple Perspectives

    • When receiving professional advice, it’s important to remember that it represents just one perspective. Seek out multiple viewpoints and opinions to gain a broader understanding of the situation. This helps you recognize that advice is subjective and based on individual experiences and expertise. By diversifying the sources of advice, you can prevent taking any single opinion too personally. I am also lucky enough to have really great, smart friends. Ones I have no problem calling for perspectives and to help me process feedback in a productive way…

  4. Focus on the Intent

    • Instead of dwelling on how advice is delivered or interpreting it as a personal attack, shift your focus to the underlying intent. Assume positive intent. Ask yourself if words are hurtful or are you telling yourself a story about those words? Most professionals genuinely want to help and see you succeed. Consider the expertise and experience they bring to the table, and view their advice as a valuable contribution to your growth. Separate thinking that they may not “like” you and see what the advice feels like then. Could you hear that from someone you trust and handle it well?  By focusing on the positive intentions behind the advice, you can reframe your perspective. Ask for specific examples that illustrate their criticism which can help you identify the root cause of the feedback – for example, being flustered in meetings might spring from not preparing for meetings effectively, an error-filled report might need careful proofreading in the future, and so on.

  5. Reflect and Respond Constructively

    • After receiving feedback that may be hard to hear, take time to reflect on it before responding. The best criticism attacks the problem and not the person. Objectively analyze the advice and see if it matches your campus mission and goals. Does it align with the leader you want to be? Respond constructively by seeking clarifications or collaborating to find optimal solutions. Avoid knee-jerk reactions driven by emotions. Analyze the advice objectively and identify any potential areas for improvement or alignment with your goals. Instead of defending your work or becoming defensive, respond constructively by asking clarifying questions or seeking additional insights. (My favorite feedback sentences are “Help me understand… & Tell me more about…”) This approach demonstrates your willingness to learn and shows that you value the advice without internalizing it personally. (easier typed than applied, promise!)

  6. Cultivate Emotional Resilience:

    • Building emotional resilience is crucial in not taking professional advice personally. Develop techniques such as mindfulness, meditation, or journaling to manage and regulate your emotions. By becoming more self-aware, you can recognize when you are starting to take advice personally and consciously choose to respond in a more balanced and composed manner. Emotional resilience helps you navigate challenging situations with grace and maintain a growth-oriented mindset. Deep breaths, conversations with those I trust…that first year when I got the survey results back and it was filled with such hateful rhetoric? I sent it to one of my best friends. As humiliating as it was, I needed her to summarize it. She then helped me see the three top things I could take to be better. I cried, absolutely, but I was also determined to be the best I could be for my people and that meant making a change.

 

It’s never easy to hear criticism, but imagine the alternative – ignorance isn’t the bliss it’s cracked up to be. As someone now over a department where relationships are “different” and one that is growing by leaps and bounds, I also want to ensure I keep all of the above in mind when I give feedback.

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Leadership and the summer: How to ensure your 23-24 success by planning ahead NOW

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Summer is an exciting time for educators, but it can also be a challenging one. Planning feels like the last thing you wanna do…summer is when we get to reset, reflect, and renew our commitment to the reasons we do this job in the first place. My June was always spent in reflection mode. What went well? What didn’t go well? Where did we go off plan? The new year was too far off to really plan for, but this month of closing it all down was crucial. An autopsy of our school year allowed us, through hindsight, to see what we’d missed and how it had happened. Then we’d get a lil’break and coming back in July meant it was time to start thinking ahead.

 

Best Practices for Summer Leadership and Planning

To overcome the challenges of summer and ensure team success, leaders must be proactive in their planning and communication. Here are some best practices to follow:

Set Clear Expectations

At the start of the summer season, it’s essential to communicate clearly with your team about what is expected of them. I made meeting calendars and developed any “new” protocols. Establishing a skeleton of a timeline meant as my team started coming back, we had an outline to start with.  By setting clear outlines and directions, you can help prevent misunderstandings and ensure everyone is on the same page.

Plan Ahead

Obviously, there are calendrical things we know are going to happen. I’m also a big believer in that if you can predict it, you can prevent it. BTS chaos? Traffic flow pushback? Make a plan to address thoroughly on the front end. In “Lead With Appreciation” we talk about how to work ahead for the big events/days and who can support you in all the many capacities. (Budgets, plans, snacks, etc.) If you’re a theme person, (and really, shouldn’t you be?) you can start divvying out tasks and responsibilities to prepare for what you have planned. This also helped with budget allocation and knowing where we were heading as a leadership team.

Pre-Train Your Team

Leadership meetings, retreats, and refreshes are all opportunities for you to expose those who you see as leaders on your campus to the campus vision and a recommitment to the values that are crucial for a culture of achievement.

Utilize Technology

Technology can be a valuable tool for summer leadership and planning. Consider using video, texts, zooms, shared calendars, etc.,  to track progress and ensure that everyone is on the same page. A closed FB page is a great place to share summer memories or future plans with your team. We used to schedule Facebook posts to connect with our families as well. Keep up that page traffic!

Don’t forget…you need a step-away break as well.

Effective leadership and planning are crucial for ensuring team success but

if a leader is stressed and unable to have some downtime during the summer, even the most efficient of leaders will eventually break

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Take time for naps, lunches with friends, and read some nonacademic, potentially simplistic novels. (I share all mine on the IG, if you’re interested!)

More summer planning resources:

Summer ways to make your leadership life easier!

5 things a principal can do this summer

PD Bingo

 

May this May find you winding down, wrapping up, and getting ready for summer. You’re almost across that finish line!

 

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Chat GPT for the, ahem, middle aged, professional…

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Friends. Family. Readers of all my experiences…

If you haven’t dove into the benefits of ChatGPT…let me help you.

Listen. Stress snacking is a thing. Travel team softball mom stress and responsibilities is a thing. Working on your doctorate is a thing. Turning 45 is.a.whole.thing.

The more I can NOT think about the better off we in my world  ALL are.

 

Let this be just a FEW examples of how you can utilize this incredible tool.

 

Example one:

Prompt asked: Using the Optavia 5&1 plan, give me 7 days of suggested snacks and easy lean and green meals using regular household ingredients.

Response:

Here is a sample 7-day snack plan for Optavia:

Day 1:

  • Apple slices with almond butter
  • Celery sticks with hummus
  • Hard-boiled egg

Day 2:

  • Carrot sticks with ranch dressing
  • Cottage cheese with sliced peaches
  • Roasted chickpeas

Day 3:

  • Greek yogurt with berries
  • Beef jerky
  • Edamame

Day 4:

  • Sliced bell peppers with guacamole
  • Rice cake with peanut butter and banana slices
  • Turkey slices

Day 5:

  • Mixed nuts
  • Sliced cucumber with tzatziki sauce
  • String cheese

Day 6:

  • Cherry tomatoes with mozzarella cheese
  • Sugar snap peas with peanut butter
  • Roasted pumpkin seeds

Day 7:

  • Grapes with cheese
  • Baby carrots with ranch dressing
  • Hard-boiled egg

Here are six easy lean and green meals using regular household ingredients:

  1. Grilled Chicken Salad: Grilled chicken breast over a bed of mixed greens, with cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumber, and a drizzle of balsamic vinaigrette.
  2. Lemon Garlic Shrimp Stir Fry: Sautee shrimp in a pan with garlic, lemon juice, and a splash of olive oil. Serve over a bed of cauliflower rice, with sliced bell peppers and onions.
  3. Turkey Burger with Sweet Potato Fries: Grill a turkey burger and serve it on a lettuce wrap, topped with sliced avocado, tomato, and red onion. Serve with roasted sweet potato fries.
  4. Baked Salmon with Roasted Vegetables: Bake a salmon fillet in the oven with lemon and dill, and serve it with roasted asparagus, broccoli, and sweet potatoes.
  5. Grilled Sirloin Steak with Zucchini and Squash: Grill a sirloin steak and serve it with grilled zucchini and squash, seasoned with salt, pepper, and a splash of olive oil.
  6. Turkey Chili: Brown ground turkey in a pot, then add diced tomatoes, black beans, kidney beans, bell peppers, onions, and chili powder. Simmer until vegetables are tender, and serve with a dollop of Greek yogurt on top.

Prompt tweaked:

Give me a grocery list with amounts for the above meal plan.

Day 1:

  • Apples (4 medium)
  • Almond butter (2 tbsp)
  • Celery (4-6 stalks)
  • Hummus (2 tbsp)
  • Hard-boiled eggs (2)

Day 2:

  • Carrots (4-6 medium)
  • Ranch dressing (2 tbsp)
  • Cottage cheese (1/2 cup)
  • Peaches (1 medium)
  • Roasted chickpeas (1/4 cup)

Day 3:

  • Greek yogurt (1 cup)
  • Mixed berries (1 cup)
  • Beef jerky (1 oz)
  • Edamame (1 cup)

Day 4:

  • Bell peppers (2 medium)
  • Guacamole (2 tbsp)
  • Rice cakes (2)
  • Peanut butter (2 tbsp)
  • Banana (1 medium)
  • Turkey slices (2-3 oz)

Day 5:

  • Mixed nuts (1/4 cup)
  • Cucumber (1 medium)
  • Tzatziki sauce (2 tbsp)
  • String cheese (1 stick)

Day 6:

  • Cherry tomatoes (1 cup)
  • Mozzarella cheese (2 oz)
  • Sugar snap peas (1 cup)
  • Peanut butter (2 tbsp)
  • Roasted pumpkin seeds (1/4 cup)

Day 7:

  • Grapes (1 cup)
  • Cheese (1-2 oz)
  • Baby carrots (4-6)
  • Ranch dressing (2 tbsp)
  • Hard-boiled eggs (2)

For the meals:

  • Grilled chicken breast (4 oz)
  • Mixed greens (2 cups)
  • Cherry tomatoes (1/2 cup)
  • Cucumber (1/2 medium)
  • Balsamic vinaigrette (1-2 tbsp)
  • Shrimp (4-6 oz)
  • Garlic (2 cloves)
  • Lemon juice (2 tbsp)
  • Olive oil (1 tbsp)
  • Cauliflower rice (2 cups)
  • Bell peppers (1/2 medium)
  • Onion (1/4 medium)
  • Turkey burger (4 oz)
  • Lettuce (2-3 leaves)
  • Avocado (1/4 medium)
  • Tomato (1 slice)
  • Red onion (1 slice)
  • Sweet potatoes (1 medium)
  • Salmon fillet (4 oz)
  • Asparagus (6-8 spears)
  • Broccoli (1/2 cup)
  • Zucchini (1 medium)
  • Squash (1 medium)
  • Ground turkey (8 oz)
  • Diced tomatoes (1 can)
  • Black beans (1 can)
  • Kidney beans (1 can)
  • Chili powder (1 tbsp)
  • Greek yogurt (1/4 cup)

Example 2:

Prompt: Give me one week schedule of using the treadmill per day to maximize weight loss with 30 minutes per day, plus 5 min of weights with reps and activities

Sure, here’s an example breakdown of the activities you could do, along with their definitions, reps, and recommended times:

Monday:

  • Treadmill: 30 minutes, moderate intensity (e.g., brisk walking or light jogging)
  • Weights: Bicep curls, 3 sets of 12 reps each (using dumbbells or resistance bands), 5 minutes

Bicep curls: Stand with feet hip-width apart, holding dumbbells (or resistance bands) with palms facing up. Keep your elbows close to your sides and slowly curl the weights towards your shoulders, then lower them back down to the starting position.

Tuesday:

  • Treadmill: 30 minutes, moderate intensity
  • Weights: Squats, 3 sets of 12 reps each (using dumbbells or bodyweight), 5 minutes

Squats: Stand with feet hip-width apart, holding dumbbells (or no weight). Bend your knees and lower your hips back as if you’re sitting down into a chair. Keep your weight in your heels and your chest lifted. Return to standing position.

Wednesday:

  • Treadmill: 30 minutes, moderate intensity
  • Weights: Lunges, 3 sets of 12 reps each (using dumbbells or bodyweight), 5 minutes

Lunges: Stand with feet hip-width apart, holding dumbbells (or no weight). Take a big step forward with one leg, bending both knees until your back knee almost touches the floor. Keep your weight in your front heel and your chest lifted. Return to standing position and switch legs.

Thursday:

  • Treadmill: 30 minutes, moderate intensity
  • Weights: Push-ups, 3 sets of 10 reps each (using bodyweight or modified push-ups), 5 minutes

Push-ups: Start in a plank position with hands shoulder-width apart. Lower your body down until your chest almost touches the ground, keeping your elbows close to your sides. Push back up to the starting position.

Friday:

  • Treadmill: 30 minutes, moderate intensity
  • Weights: Plank, hold for 30 seconds, 5 minutes

Plank: Start in a push-up position with elbows on the ground. Keep your body in a straight line from head to heels, engage your core, and hold the position for 30 seconds.

Example 3

Prompt: give me a list of business casual outfits for the following weather temperatures using basic closet staples. i need appropriate shoes as well. Temps 68, 71, 73, 68, 75 No jeans, include dresses.

Response:

68 degrees Fahrenheit:

  • Outfit 1: Navy A-line midi dress, a cream cardigan, and brown ankle boots
  • Outfit 2: Black tailored trousers, a white blouse, a gray blazer, and black loafers
  • Shoes: Brown ankle boots or black loafers. Leggings are not needed with either outfit.

71 degrees Fahrenheit:

  • Outfit 1: Light blue knee-length shirtdress, a brown leather belt, and white sneakers
  • Outfit 2: Navy ankle-length dress pants, a light pink blouse, a beige blazer, and nude pumps
  • Shoes: White sneakers or nude pumps. Leggings are not needed with either outfit.

73 degrees Fahrenheit:

  • Outfit 1: Tan midi wrap dress, a navy cardigan, and brown ankle boots
  • Outfit 2: Gray ankle-length dress pants, a white blouse, a black blazer, and black loafers
  • Shoes: Brown ankle boots or black loafers. Leggings are not needed with either outfit.

68 degrees Fahrenheit (again):

  • Outfit 1: Black knee-length shift dress, a light gray cardigan, and black ankle boots
  • Outfit 2: Beige ankle-length dress pants, a navy blouse, a black blazer, and nude pumps
  • Shoes: Black ankle boots or nude pumps. Leggings are not needed with either outfit.

75 degrees Fahrenheit:

  • Outfit 1: Light blue knee-length sheath dress, a brown leather belt, and white sandals
  • Outfit 2: Beige ankle-length dress pants, a pale pink blouse, a white blazer, and brown loafers
  • Shoes: White sandals or brown loafers. Leggings are not needed with either outfit.

 

Y’all. I am in a season of not being able to work any harder than I have to.

Let AI help you.

 

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Leadership (old or new) in the spring…

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Spring is a season of new beginnings; for leaders, it’s an opportunity to reset and refocus their leadership strategies. As the flowers begin to bloom and the world awakens from its winter slumber, leaders can take this time to gear up for a new season of leadership.

So how can leaders use the spring to their advantage? Here are a few tips:

  1. Reflect on the past season.

Before moving forward, it’s important to reflect on the past season. What worked well? What didn’t? What goals did you achieve, and what goals fell short? Taking time to reflect on the past season can help you identify areas for growth and improvement.

It’s important to take the time to review what worked well and what didn’t, to identify areas where changes can be made, and to celebrate accomplishments.

To reflect on the past season, start by gathering feedback from team members, stakeholders, and customers. This can be done through surveys, focus groups, or one-on-one conversations. Ask questions about what they liked and didn’t like about the season, what went well and what could have been improved.

Once you have gathered feedback, analyze the data and look for patterns or trends. Identify areas where the team performed well and areas where there were challenges. Use this information to create a plan for moving forward, and setting goals and objectives for the next season.

It’s also important to celebrate successes and recognize the contributions of team members. Take the time to acknowledge the hard work and dedication of everyone involved in the past season. This can help build morale and motivate team members for the next season.

  1. Set new goals.

Once you’ve reflected on the past season, it’s time to set new goals for the upcoming season. What do you want to achieve? What areas do you want to focus on? Setting specific, measurable goals can help keep you and your team on track throughout the season.

Goals provide direction, motivation, and a sense of purpose for the team or organization. As a leader, setting challenging yet achievable goals that align with the overall vision and mission is important.

When setting new goals, involving the team members in the process is important. This can help create buy-in and ownership of the goals. Encourage team members to share their ideas and suggestions for goals that will help them grow personally and professionally.

Once goals are set, breaking them down into smaller, more manageable tasks is important. This can help team members see progress and stay motivated. Assign responsibilities and deadlines for each task, and monitor progress regularly to ensure that the team is on track.

Communicating the goals and progress regularly with the team and stakeholders is also important. This can help create transparency and accountability. Celebrate small wins along the way and adjust the plan as necessary to stay on track.

Overall, setting new goals is a crucial step for any leader.

  1. Reconnect with your team.

Spring is a great time to reconnect with your team. Plan team-building activities or social events to help build camaraderie and strengthen relationships. This can help boost morale and create a positive work environment.

Reconnecting can help team members feel valued, heard, and supported, which can lead to increased morale and productivity.

To reconnect with your team, start by scheduling one-on-one meetings with each team member. Use this time to check in on their progress, listen to their concerns, and provide feedback and support. Make sure to listen and show empathy for their challenges and experiences actively.

It’s also important to schedule team-building activities to promote collaboration and improve team dynamics. This can be anything from a team lunch or happy hour to a team retreat or volunteer activity. These activities can help team members get to know each other on a personal level and build trust and camaraderie.

Regular team meetings are also an important way to reconnect with your team. Use these meetings to provide updates, discuss progress, and encourage open communication. Make sure to actively involve team members in discussions and decision-making to ensure everyone feels heard and valued.

Finally, make sure to recognize and celebrate team members’ accomplishments regularly. This can be as simple as sending a congratulatory email or publicly acknowledging a job well done. Celebrating successes can help build morale and motivation and show team members that their contributions are valued.

  1. Focus on self-care.

Leaders often put their own needs last, but taking care of yourself is essential for effective leadership. Use the spring as an opportunity to focus on self-care. Take a break, go for a walk, or try a new hobby. By prioritizing your own well-being, you’ll be better equipped to lead your team.

Taking care of yourself makes you better equipped to lead and support your team effectively.

Here are some ways to focus on self-care:

  1. Prioritize rest and relaxation: Make sure to get enough sleep, take breaks during the workday, and schedule time for relaxation and hobbies outside of work.
  2. Maintain a healthy lifestyle: Eat a balanced diet, exercise regularly, and avoid unhealthy habits like smoking and excessive drinking.
  3. Manage stress: Find healthy ways to manage stress, such as meditation, yoga, or deep breathing exercises.
  4. Seek support: Reach out to friends, family, or a mental health professional if you are struggling with stress, anxiety, or other mental health issues.
  5. Take time off: Make sure to take time off from work to recharge and spend time with loved ones.

By focusing on self-care, leaders can improve their overall well-being, reduce stress and burnout, and increase their capacity to lead and support their teams effectively.

A great quote from my favorite show, Ted Lasso is, “It’s the taking part that counts.” This quote speaks to the importance of effort and participation, regardless of the outcome. As a leader, it’s important to recognize and appreciate team members’ efforts, even if the outcome isn’t what was expected. Focusing on the process rather than just the results can help create a positive and supportive work environment.

The spring is a great time for leaders to reflect, reset, and refocus their leadership strategies. By taking time to reflect on the past season, set new goals, reconnect with your team, and prioritize self-care, you can gear up for a new season of leadership. Even as you look forward to the quietness of the summer, here is where you set the tone.

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