In this episode, we discuss the importance of setting intentions over goals, reflection, and how deliberate leadership can transform the upcoming school year. She offers practical strategies for educators to reflect, set intentions, and lead with purpose, especially in the context of MTSS.

Resources:

Leader Protocol Guide for Buy-In

Summer Reflection Questions

Article: Reflecting on Yourself as a Leader

Article: How to Let Your Values Guide You as a School Leader

Article: What K-12 Leaders Need to Know About the Power of Self-Reflection

Article: Setting Intentions: A Powerful Tool to Help Us Learn

Takeaways:

• Distinguish between goals that set destinations and intentions that define how you show up.
• Use reflection as a counterbalance to keep school change from becoming chaos or burnout.
• Set clear intentions to prime your neural system for spotting opportunities that align with your leadership style.
• Protect your staff’s energy by removing unnecessary initiatives before adding new ones.
• Use the L.O.V.E. framework to evaluate whether your decisions truly align with your core values.
• Build trust through small, kept promises rather than relying on grand declarations.

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