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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...
How do I actually unplug without feeling like I’m falling behind?
Dear Dr. Cabeen, I know I need rest, but I also feel guilty when I'm not working. How do I actually unplug without feeling like I'm falling behind? Dear Restless Leader, Let's start with an uncomfortable truth. Many leaders don't struggle to rest because they lack...
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....
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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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