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From Self-Sacrifice to Sustainable Strength
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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 fa...
Jul 27, 2025
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From Overidentifying to Empowered, Intentional Leadership
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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. B...
by Tabitha Leonard —
Jul 20, 2025
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The Unspoken Hierarchy: Why Principals Still Feel Like Outsiders in Leadership Clusters
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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.
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by Tabitha Leonard —
Jul 13, 2025
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From Overextended Leader to Calm, Confident Catalyst
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Most leaders think the key to being effective is being available.But the truth? Always being available makes you less impactful.
When you’re stretched too thin, constantly reacting, and over-functioning to keep the wheels turning—you might look like a strong leader…
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Jul 06, 2025
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Lead from the Inside Out—Not from the Edges
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There’s a truth we don’t talk about in leadership circles — but we all feel it.
The invisible rankings.The constant second-guessing.The pressure to be more, do more, lead more… with less.
It’s the stuff that keeps you up at night.The quiet comparisons.The energy you...
Jun 28, 2025
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From Stuck to Strong: Why High-Performance Coaching Isn’t a Luxury for Leaders
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As a principal, Meg wears every hat—leader, mentor, problem solver, strategist, caretaker. With limited resources and a tight-knit team, she carries the full weight of her school’s success. Her days are a nonstop blur of staff issues, shifting demands, urgent emails...
by Tabitha Leonard —
Jun 22, 2025
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When Progress Feels Out of Reach: Navigating the Four Gates of Change
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You’re ambitious. You’ve always been the one who people say will go far. You set the bar high, hold yourself to impossible standards, and work harder than most. Your calendar is packed, your inbox is overflowing, and your mind never seems to stop spinning with the n...
Jun 15, 2025
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The Real Starting Point for Transformation: Your State
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"You’ve got the perfect strategy mapped out, every step laid out in detail. But if you’re not in the right state to execute it, that strategy is as useful as a map without a destination."
This week we'll be starting with you. For many of us, we get surprised by the ...
by Tabitha Leonard —
Jun 08, 2025
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Connection Before Correction: The 2-Step Formula for Difficult Conversations
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“Why do most leaders struggle in tough conversations? Because they’re trying to correct before they connect — and that’s a recipe for resistance.”
There's a constant push for improvement. In addition, unrealistic timelines amp up the pressure to perform. Sarah, the...
Jun 01, 2025
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Prime Your State: The 10-Second Leadership Phrase
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Ever feel like you’re moving from one conversation to the next without a moment to catch your breath? You’re not alone.
Most leaders spend their days reacting to the demands around them, missing the chance to anchor their mindset with intention.
But what if just 1...
May 25, 2025
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From Reaction to Response: Shifting from Reactivity to Intention
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How often do you walk into a meeting carrying the stress, frustration, or distractions from the previous interaction?
What if those few minutes between conversations were actually the most powerful moments of your day?
Meet Jamie, an unexpected leader who was promo...
May 18, 2025
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You Didn’t Come This Far Just to Feel Stuck.
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You’ve built success.You’ve hit milestones others still dream about.And yet — quietly, underneath it all — something feels off.
You’re busy.You’re accomplished.But you’re wondering why it still feels so heavy.
Here’s the truth most won’t say out loud:Success withou...
May 11, 2025
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