You’re Not Too Emotional. You’re Under-Informed.What High-Performing Leaders Know About Emotions A few years ago, I interviewed a school principal named Elena. She had been promoted quickly—recognized for her sharp thinking and calm under pressure. But during one particularly volatile year, things shifted. She found herself snapping at colleagues. Avoiding difficult conversations. Over-apologizing in staff…
Emotional reactivity is one of the greatest saboteurs of leadership. It can erupt like a brushfire—sudden, hot, and damaging. And for those of us who lead teams, it can undermine trust, stifle collaboration, and leave us emotionally drained. But we don’t have to lead this way—even in the heat of emotional intensity. That’s where Marshall…
Creating Pockets of Recovery: Build Recovery Like You Schedule Meetings By Dr. Joan Flora, PCC School leadership is relentless. From early morning emails to after-hours problem-solving, the day can feel like a marathon with no finish line. But here’s the truth: you can’t lead effectively if you’re constantly running on empty. The key isn’t just…
By shifting from “tragic strategies” to life-serving strategies, we meet our needs and foster connection, trust, and well-being in ourselves and others.
One of the biggest misconceptions in school leadership is that taking care of yourself means you’re not doing enough for others.