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In Episode 5 of Principal Matters Podcast, I share “Caution Lights For Your Leadership Journey.” 
Learn lessons from my earliest years in school leadership and how burning out almost led me to abandoning the profession. Discover ways to refocus your priorities so that you can lead with effectiveness and fulfillment–without burning out!
Here are the show-notes:
- I almost left the profession of school leadership after my first couple of years. Chris LoCurto’s blog references a wheel-of-life that makes a good illustration.
- You can see the original blog post that I reference for this podcast at 4 Caution Lights for Leaders.
- The misconception of believing you are superman will result in every other of your life becoming unhealthy.
- Why it’s so important to invest in other areas of your life than just work: Do you find yourself working harder without feeling productive? Are you paying attention to the signposts of good health?
- Good nutrition, exercise and rest can add more value to the way you work.
- Your personal growth and leadership growth cannot be separated.
- Relying on your personal compass (for me that involves my faith) gives you a deeper understanding of why your work matters.
- Focusing on all these areas will provide you with the ingredients you need to keep your leadership effective.
Conclusion
Serving others the way you should only happens when you are taking care of the most important priorities in your life.
Now It’s Your Turn
What is one step you can take today to focus on a priority in your life other than work? Give attention to that area over the next week, and see what kind of effect it has on your overall productivity as a leader.
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