Slow Leadership
Real questions. Thoughtful answers. Sustainable pace.
How do I create healthier technology habits without disconnecting completely?
Dear Dr. Cabeen, Summer is finally here, but I still find myself constantly checking email, scrolling social media, and reaching for my phone. How do I create healthier technology habits without disconnecting completely? Dear Trying to Unplug, I'll be honest....
Summer is the first chance I’ve had to catch my breath. How do I use this time wisely without jumping straight into planning for next year?
Dear Jessica, Summer is the first chance I've had to catch my breath. How do I use this time wisely without jumping straight into planning for next year? Dear Catching My Breath, First, let me offer a different perspective. The purpose of summer is not to maximize...
If Everything Is Urgent, Is Anything Strategic?
The email says urgent.The parent call feels urgent.The staffing issue is urgent.The deadline is urgent.The new initiative is urgent. And somewhere around 10:42 a.m., someone says: “Do you have just a quick minute?” (Which every school leader knows is never quick and...
What Does Your Calendar Reveal About What You Actually Value?
You can say what matters. Culture.Relationships.Instruction.Strategy.Well-being. You can name the priorities clearly. But here’s the disruptive question: What does your calendar reveal about what you actually value? And if your calendar could talk… it might tell 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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