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HAPPY Sunday, Achiever!
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What if putting everyone else first isn’t leadership—it’s a slow form of self-erasure?
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We’re taught that great leaders give their all. But what happens when “giving your all” leaves you with nothing left?
Marie—a school principal deeply committed to her team and family—didn’t come to coaching because she lacked skill or drive. She came because she was quietly run...

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HAPPY Sunday, Achiever!
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How Mike Reclaimed His Energy, Boundaries, and Impact
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1. Challenging the Common Belief
Leadership isn’t about carrying it all.
Many high-performing leaders believe that being “good” means being available, approachable, and ready to solve everyone else’s problems. But what if that belief is quietly draining your energy, dulling your impact, and costing your team t...

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HAPPY Sunday, Achiever!
You're a principal. You’ve earned the title. But every time you enter a cluster meeting, there's a quiet undercurrent that says, “You’re not quite in.”
Seniority. Decile. School size. Advisory board seats. These aren’t on the agenda—but they are the real conversation.
This is social comparison theory in action.It’s why some speak freely while others shrink back.Why i...
