Slow Leadership
Real questions. Thoughtful answers. Sustainable pace.
What If the Pace You’re Proud Of Is the Very Thing Undermining Your Leadership?
Is Your Leadership Sustainable — or Just Impressive? The Hidden Cost of Hustle Culture You’re getting it done. The meetings are covered.The emails are answered.The fires are handled.The outcomes look solid. From the outside, it’s impressive. But here’s the question...
How Do I Lead When I Don’t Feel Confident?
I wish I felt more confident.I second-guess decisions.I replay conversations.I assume others could lead better. Some days, I’m not sure I trust myself. How do I lead when I don’t feel confident? What’s really going on Confidence is often misunderstood. We think it...
Why can’t I shut my brain off?
Even when I’m home, I’m still thinking about school.I replay conversations.I worry about what I missed.I mentally plan tomorrow before today is even over. I’m exhausted—but my mind won’t rest. How do I actually slow down when my brain refuses to turn off? What’s...
What if I’m always disappointing someone?
Every decision I make seems to upset someone —parents, staff, students, and central office. No matter what I choose, someone walks away frustrated, hurt, or angry. How do I lead when there is no “win”? What’s really going on: You’re treating disappointment as evidence...
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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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