Hey Reader,

I hope you had a great weekend and are ready to reflect and wrap up January. Yes, that’s right, the first month of 2024 comes to an end this week. January for me was a time and period of observation. 2023 was another year of transition and my main prayer was to focus on stability moving into 2024. So during this month, I observed my commitments, my energy, my time for myself, my time for my family and friends, my time for my business, and my time within my career. I was forced to look at how I spent my time and if it aligned to the goals I had for myself.
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If you have been a long time reader of our weekly newsletter the end of the month is the time for reflection. So review your goals and reflect on your month:
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Part I

1. What are your glows or what went well this month?
2. What are your grows or what could be improved?

Part II

Look at your calendar to see how you spent your time. When you review how you spent your time you will see the things that you value.

1. How did you spend your time this month?
2. What does your calendar say about your values in your school?

Part III

1. What are your goals and priorities for the upcoming month?
2. What are two action steps to ensuring you meet these goals?
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Reader, this is really a game changing in how you organize your time as school leaders. If you value celebration, does your calendar reflect that?

If you value growth and development, does your calendar reflect that?

If you value community, does your calendar reflect that?

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So, what does a calendar look like of a leader that values celebration, growth and development, and community?

1. Classroom walkthroughs and coaching meetings
2. Moments of celebration on social media, shout outs, announcements, newsletters and other places for public recognition
3. Participation in PLCs, visiting the lunchroom, connecting with parents during drop-off or pick up
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If you are ready to have an action plan that aligns your values and goes to your action, I’d love to support you during my Leadership Roadmap Strategy Session.
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During a strategy session we:

1. Identify key leadership competencies you want to grow in as a leader
2. Unpack a current leadership dilemma
3. Engage in data driven goal setting and action planning related to dilemma
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You’ll leave the session with clarity and actionable next steps to implement immediately for the 2nd half of the school year.

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This year we are transforming as leaders and conquering the chaos with clarity and a strategy and I want to help you on this journey.
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Reader, here’s to an amazing week of clarity and productivity!

Affirmation of the Month - January: I am embodying unwavering resilience and success as a school leader, acknowledging challenges as stepping stones to progress and empowering myself to cultivate enduring habits for lasting impact.

January Action Steps:

1. Mindfulness and Reflection - Create a daily reflection routine - dedicate 10 - minutes at the end of your work day or in the evening - reflect on one glow and grow for the day.
2. Effective Time Management - Use The Mindful Brain Dump resource and follow steps 1 - 5
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