Slow Leadership
Real questions. Thoughtful answers. Sustainable pace.
Are You Proud of Your Pace — or Trapped by It?
There’s a certain pride in being fast. Fast to respond.Fast to decide.Fast to fix.Fast to move. In school leadership, speed can feel like strength. You’re the one who keeps things moving.You’re the one who handles it.You’re the one who doesn’t drop the ball. But...
What If the Principal You’re Trying to Be Isn’t Sustainable?
Recently, I received a thoughtful message from a school leader navigating a tension many principals quietly carry. I’m in my eighth year as a principal and trying to build sustainability. I find myself feeling guilty when I’m not at every basketball game, tennis...
Who Convinced You That Doing It All Is Leadership?
At some point, many leaders quietly adopt a belief: If I want it done right, I need to carry it. So you attend the meeting.You answer the email.You step in to fix the issue.You hold the emotional weight.You make the final call. You become the constant. And it feels...
Is Your Leadership Sustainable — or Just Impressive?
You can run a tight ship.You can raise scores.You can move initiatives forward.You can answer emails at 10:47 p.m. You can be impressive. But here’s the question most high-performing leaders avoid: Is your leadership sustainable — or just impressive? There’s a...
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Jessica is the Principal of Alternative Educations Programs in Austin, Minnesota. Previously, she was the principal of Ellis Middle School in Austin, Minnesota, and the principal of the “Happiest Place in Southeastern Minnesota,” the Woodson Kindergarten Center.
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