Slow Leadership
Real questions. Thoughtful answers. Sustainable pace.
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...
How do I keep leading when I’m exhausted?
Question: How do you keep showing up as a leader when you feel emotionally and physically drained— but people still need you? What’s really going on: You’re trying to carry everyone’s energy while ignoring your own limits. That works — until it doesn’t. Exhaustion...
Before You Go: How to Wrap Up 2025 with Purpose, Presence, and Closure
Before you go…I know—you saw this title and panicked. What did I forget? What still needs to be done? This isn’t about adding one more thing to your plate. It’s about resisting the urge to mentally sprint into 2026 before 2025 is actually finished. December tempts...
But I Turned It Off… and the World Kept Spinning (Part 2)
Last month, I shared the truth I didn’t want to admit: that the hardest part of a long-awaited, bucket-list trip wasn’t the planning, the packing, or the travel. It was the idea of turning off my email. Well, I did it. And here’s what happened when I finally...
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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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