Just like that brand-spanking new planner, the start of the academic year can feel clear, calm and brimming with the promise of exciting possibilities. But I know from my own experience that it’s easy to start with strong intentions for them to quickly become buried under the general weight of daily leadership life.
Sometimes, life throws a curveball that can knock you off your usual rhythm. One of those personal things that sits quietly in the background, tugging at your focus and your energy. And when your personal life wobbles, the rest doesn’t pause, which can create a strange kind of split; part of you fully present, part of you elsewhere.
Some of the most powerful leadership shifts happen quietly, behind the scenes, when no one’s watching. They’re often the signs that you’re becoming the kind of leader you want to be and who your team needs; grounded, aware, open and learning. Spotting these invisible wins can have a huge impact.