Slow Leadership
Real questions. Thoughtful answers. Sustainable pace.
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...
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...
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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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