This might be a controversial opinion, but I believe there is a huge blessing to be taken from 2020 and what it has shown us about our education system. I believe that the current goal of our education system does not actually serve a huge proportion of our students, and the pandemic has amplified this reality. But it doesn’t have to be this way.

I’m sharing a story this week that inspired a conversation and some real introspection about what the goal of our education system is, how we measure success, and who gets neglected as a result of these things. And if we’re all willing to take part in this conversation, I truly believe that 2021 can be the year we finally start creating an education system that works for everyone.

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As I’m sure you’re painfully aware at this point, 2020 has been no joke. So much has been going on, and just as you get into the swing of things, another curveball is thrown your way and all of your plans go out the window. This has led to our schools being impossible to operate in the way our leaders had intended, and has resulted in a considerable amount of mental and emotional anguish.

School leaders everywhere are deep in the throes of change fatigue, and this would have a profound impact on anybody’s ability to do their job. But when you throw dozens of staff and hundreds of students into the mix, it can be truly debilitating. So, it’s time to take a deep dive into change fatigue, what it is, and what we can do about it.

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2020 is almost at an end, and I’m sure you could not be more thrilled. And while this year has been incredibly challenging, it’s also given us a profound growth opportunity. 2020 has changed us in so many ways, so for the month of December, I want to talk about who we are and our relationship with ourselves, both professionally and personally.

I’ve had so many clients achieving their goals even in the midst of this chaotic and unpredictable pandemic, which has been absolutely amazing to witness. And a huge part of that comes from understanding who they are as a principal and allowing themselves to be vulnerable with themselves, so that’s what I’m exploring today.

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I’m going to coach you hard on today’s episode, empowered leaders. My goal for you always is to accelerate your growth and empowerment, and my own level of thought work and coaching has been improving at such a rapid rate that I felt I needed to share it with you here.

Today, I’m speaking to those of you who want all of your goals met, who want to become influential and impactful school leaders. I’m breaking down the core concepts that I teach my one-to-one clients to show you why these are non-negotiable if you want to create tangible results and be able to inspire others into action to reach their goals and your school’s goals.

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Throughout this month, we’re talking about what it’s like to be a new leader, and this week’s episode is all about the emotions that inevitably surface for all new principals. We all have a vision of what it’s going to be like when we land the job as a principal. We look to our examples, people we’ve worked under when we were teachers. But the reality is always more challenging and chaotic than we could have ever imagined.

The good news is, this is the case for every new leader and this is all part of the process of developing the skills required to become a veteran principal. But right now, it’s so easy to get caught up in all of the emotions and helplessness of taking on this new role and believing that the job is too hard or that you don’t have the skillset needed to be a success. Well, if this sounds familiar, don’t worry because I’ve been exactly there, and I’m going to help you navigate it.

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