Years ago, I was blessed to be in a position to hold seminars with groups of educators designed to discuss and build leadership skills both informally and formally, internally – for the individual and externally for the school. As we discussed leadership skills and qualities, we would talk about new tools being put in our toolboxes as leaders. This year in Teach & Serve, I have decided to talk about many of those tools.
R-E-L-A-X
Sometimes, schools take on the persona of their educational leadership. I have seen this over-and-over.
If that is the case, then the last tool of the year is not only the most important of them all but it is also the most timely.
RELAX.
Do not simply project a veneer of calm, actually relax. Let things go. Know that the sun comes up in the morning. Remember there is hope.
RELAX.
You have run the race. You have fought the good fight. You are beloved.
RELAX.
SEE YOU NEXT FALL FOR A NEW EDITION OF Teach & Serve!