I was talking with a colleague the other day and we just kept coming back to this… the weight of school leadership is  getting heavier. I’ve felt it. I’ve watched brilliant leaders, people with extraordinary hearts and skill, feel it too. I know what it’s like to sit in your office long after everyone else has gone home, wondering how much more you can possibly hold. And here’s the thing… you’re not imagining it. The job has changed. And it’s changed in ways that were never m

It’s late-September. The pace is fast, the to-do list is endless, and the pressure is real. If you’re already feeling tired, you’re not...

As we approach the bustling spring ahead, I want to take a moment to share an important reminder that often gets lost in our busy...

March Madness is here! This is the time of year when many school leaders lean into the question… Is this work sustainable? If we are...

Many educators and certainly Ed-Leaders counted down the days to winter break. It was a highly anticipated reprieve for what has become a...

Many of us have come to learn, crave, and accept the benefits of boundaries in many situations. For example, it’s easy for us to accept...

Whoever said the role of an Ed Leader is a marathon not a sprint has clearly never experienced the 4th quarter. Is it me or does the 4th...

You finally decide to take a personal day off. You have scheduled that doctor appointment. You have finally decided to make that hair...

It doesn’t matter where you look, who you talk to, or where you go. It doesn’t matter your political stance, religious connection, or...

Change, particularly unexpected change can bring about a range of emotions. These include anxiety, stress, frustration, and for some –...

How are your roots? No, not the hidden grays underneath the beautiful coat of black, blonde, or auburn hair dye - I’m referring to YOUR...

School leaders are often dubbed superheroes. Considering the work you do which oftentimes seem miraculous in nature it’s no wonder the...

This is not a drill! The oxygen masks have been deployed and you are being urged to put yours on. The demands have always been great and...

The one thing every school leader must do right now… Let’s face it - life seems out of control right now. As leaders we are accustomed to...