We are officially in 2023! So, to get you started, I’ve got a short and sweet episode all about the difference between hustle and hard work. Many people come to me saying they are exhausted from overworking, that they can’t continue the cycle of overwhelm they’re stuck in, and they want to work their way out of it.

However, the truth is, you can’t outrun and outwork your stress and exhaustion, and this is where the difference between hard work versus hustle comes in. If you are caught up in the overwhelm cycle, trying to hustle your way through every day, this episode is exactly what you need to hear.

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This week, I’m sharing something personal with you that has challenged my mind deeply lately. I’m going through something which has invited me to question how I currently think, feel, and approach things in my business and in my personal life. So, I’m sharing this experience as I process it in real time because I know it will help you with anything you’re dealing with, personally or professionally, and help you see your capacity to be extraordinary in every area of your life.

So many people tell themselves that it’s fine for other people to be successful, and because they’re successful, they’re somehow different, like they had more support, more resources, that they’re smarter and they just have it easier. But the truth is, all of us as humans have the capacity to be extraordinary, and I’m showing you how to see that in this episode.

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Can you believe we’re in December? We’re fresh off the back of Thanksgiving in the US, and this is the time of year where, all over the world, we take a break. So, I’m here this week to set you up for a fully enjoyable Holiday season, whatever you’ve got planned.

Think back to the last time you had a significant break from school and how you spent that time. Were you as intentional about having the best experience possible during that time? Do you give your time off as much consideration as you give your work? As fulfilling as our work can be, it’s time to stop identifying solely as a school leader, and think about how to find purpose away from work as we close out the year.

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The vision you have for your school is incredibly important. If you find that your staff and teachers don’t follow your lead as a principal, it’s possible that you don’t have a clear vision, or you’re not doing a great job of selling this vision. Well, after this episode and the next, you’ll not only have a clear vision for your school, but you’ll be able to sell that vision to your staff and your district. 

This episode is the perfect opportunity to grab yourself a drink, snuggle in with your favorite journal, and take notes because I’m diving into the problems leaders commonly encounter when creating a school vision and how to create a vision for your school, before next week where I take it a step further by working on how you to compel others and sell your whole school community on what you have planned.

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Teacher evaluations at the school leadership and district level are often seen as a compliance issue. There needs to be a formal process for observing and evaluating our teachers’ performances to best serve your school and community, and every industry has its own way of measuring employee performance.

However, if you’re dreading or procrastinating on your teacher evaluations and often find that they’re not particularly valuable or engaging to you or your teachers, you’re most definitely not alone. The good news is that you as a school leader can dive deeper and go beyond the surface of just checking boxes and aiming for ambiguous goals, and this is where your teacher evaluation philosophy steps in. 

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