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Are you tired of putting out fires all day?

I help school leaders spend less time on tasks
and invest more time in people.

Urgent leaders are driven by tasks, strategic leaders focus on people.

Moving from urgent to strategic is a journey.

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Developing a routine can be difficult, but here is something that might help.
At 6:00 each morning I deliver a 100-300 word leadership reflection to subscribers' inboxes.
It's a great way to start your day!

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- Emily Parks, Assistant Principal - Laurens 55, SC

I have found the emails to be helpful as we prepare for 2nd semester's shift from setting the foundation of our school culture... Thank you for sharing your wisdom with those of us who are in the trenches to improve the lives of the scholars and teachers we serve!
- Idasa M. Cobb, Ed.S, Principal - Legacy Early College Middle School

Thank you for always being a positive presence in my inbox each morning. Your messages provide a quick yet meaningful read—offering inspiration and encouraging us to reflect on how we can better serve others through our actions and by truly listening. Your words have been a steady source of wisdom, even during the roller coaster moments in our lives as we strive to support those already navigating chaos.
I truly appreciate your insight and encouragement, and often imagine others who are reading your words of wisdom who would never think about some of your suggestions-for example, this morning-move a way from your computer and listen in...or , walk the halls to be present to show you care and are available. The professional lives you have touched is immeasurable.
Shine on!
Caroline
Workforce & Education Director

I love starting my mornings with your daily email! :)
- Valerie K. Jones, Assistant Principal - Middletown, Ohio

Reclaim your purpose!

You got into leadership to help people, but now you are caught in the gravitational pull of urgency,
running from one task to another.

There are five stages to escape urgency so you can focus on supporting and growing people:

Understanding the problem
Shifting perspective
Powering down your to-do list
Powering up your systems
Leveraging time to grow people
Becoming a strategic leader

Buy the book!

In A School Leader’s Guide to Reclaiming Purpose, Dr. Buskey skillfully addresses the common challenges encountered by school leaders, offer- ing a practical and conceptual framework for achieving meaningful engagement. As a dedicated EduReader, I often encounter repetitive content laden with trendy jargon. Yet, Dr. Buskey’s authentic experi- ences breathe fresh insight into the complexities of leadership, striking a balance between validation and simplification.
—Maria Werner, Principal - Simpsonville, SC

I strongly recommend Dr. Buskey’s book, A School Leader’s Guide to Reclaiming Purpose, not just to school administrators but to anyone searching for balance in their professional and personal lives. Frederick does an outstanding job combining current research with simple, prac- tical, and proven strategies and techniques to help each reader identify and achieve their primary goals. Frederick has a unique ability to help readers find both hope and a plan for attaining personal and profes- sional fulfillment!
—Dr. Jan Osborn, Superintendent - Putnam County Educational Service Center

Why are you stuck?

There are two types of leadership...

Urgent Leadership

Urgent Leaders:

Are driven by what is urgent
Treat symptoms
Try and fix things
Focus on tasks

Strategic Leadership

Strategic leaders:

Are driven by purpose
Solve problems
Create progress
Focus on people

You've tried time management, but
time is not the problem!

Each day I provide insightful content to help you think, reflect, and act!

The Strategic Leader comes out every weekday.

In 300 words or less, it provides tips and insights into getting off the treadmill of the urgent!

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Want more support?

Consider working with me!
I help leaders...
Implement strategies and skills for managing the urgent and focusing on the important
Dig below the symptoms to uncover root problems
Create consistent incremental progress through strategic action cycles
Drive organizational improvement by developing people

You can learn more about my services here, or contact me directly by emailing me here.

Dr. Buskey has the ability to isolate what matters from what doesn't in our roles. With his coaching and guidance, I have been able to focus on aspects of the work that has the biggest impact on what matters most: student learning.
- Robert Grimm, Principal, Strom Thurmond High School - Edgefield SC

What sets Dr. Buskey apart from other leaders and consultants is his heart. His genuine care for both the leader and the students and teachers they serve is infused in every interaction and you can always trust that his guidance holds your well-being and your students' best interest at its core.
- Brady Venables, Technology Integration Specialist - Richland 2, SC

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Are you a school leader?Are you tired of putting out fires all day?

I help school leaders spend less time on tasks​and invest more time in people.