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Accept the Interruptions
“Got a minute?” Three words that bring out the middle school girl in me. I can almost feel the eye roll forming before I turn around. When I speak to audiences about the phrase “Got a minute?” I usually remind them that whoever is asking for a minute is almost...
The Difference Between High Standards and Hustle Culture
One of the biggest misconceptions about Slow Leadership is that it means lowering the bar. I understand why people might think that. In many workplaces, speed has become a symbol of commitment. Full calendars look like importance. Late-night emails can look like dedication. Exhaustion can be mistaken for impact. But…
The Cost of Constant Urgency on Leadership Teams
Urgency can feel productive in the moment. It creates motion, energy, and a sense that we are doing something important. When the inbox is full, the calendar is packed, and the problems keep coming, moving quickly can feel like leadership. And sometimes, if we are...
Even when I’m away from work, I find myself thinking about school. How do I stop carrying work into time with my family?
Dear Dr. Cabeen, Even when I'm away from work, I find myself thinking about school. How do I stop carrying work into time with my family? Dear Present but Not Present, Have you ever been sitting at dinner with your family while mentally writing tomorrow's email? Or...
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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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