Colleagues,
MVP: Don’t have enough time? Time is NOT the problem! Today’s episode of The Assistant Principal Podcast is about “time management.” I put it in parenthesis because what I focus on is more important than time management. Time is not the problem! The pod highlights some core concepts from my book, A School Leader’s Guide to Reclaiming Purpose. This episode will be helpful even if you are not an assistant principal, or even in education. Guaranteed! Today’s intention: Monitor your time today. Are you spending it or investing it? Cheers! Frederick
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Colleagues, MVP: We cannot predict the impact we have on others. I’ve written about my mug before. My college roommate made it for his girlfriend in 1986. How it came to be in my hands is another story 🥺 but I have been drinking from this mug nearly every day since it came into my possession almost four decades ago. Previously I described how aware I am that some day this precious object will break, and that my awareness inspires me to appreciate it all the more – while it is still here. It also keeps me present as I am very intentional when I use, move, or clean it. But here is today’s lesson… When Roger gave that mug to me, he had no idea that he would be improving the quality of life every day for four decades. Leadership is a lot like giving someone a mug. We cannot predict how our actions can have lasting effects on people. Maybe even life-changing.
Today’s intention: Today, give away as many mugs as you can! Cheers! Frederick Colleagues,
MVP: You choose, and your choices reflect your values You probably won’t be able to get everything on your list done today. That means you face two choices:
Just remember… Your choices reflect your values. Today, in each moment, what will you value? Cheers! Frederick Colleagues,
MVP: Making an effort to be more present makes it more likely you will be present. Last week I was very present. There was a lot going on with travel, a conference, meeting people, etc… I made a real effort to remain focused and fully present at each step. I wasn’t 100% perfect, but making the intentional effort to stay present and keep my attention on the person or task in front of me has increased how connected and calm I feel. When we are fully present, we see things, we hear things, we think about things. Things that are right in front of us, but which we often skip over. Today’s intention: Try to be more present. With each transition, ask yourself, “What do I need from this moment? What can I give in this moment?” Just try for today. And maybe tomorrow. And the day after. And… Cheers! Frederick Colleagues,
MVP: Sometimes we mess up. When you catch yourself, let it go, and move on. A day in my life emojis… 😃 Ready to start the day, having identified my priorities!!! 🤨 Opening email before the scheduled time and seeing things I should attend to 😅 Working like crazy, getting stuff done, bouncing from urgent to urgent 😩 12:45, and realizing I have not invested any time into my priorities 🍦 12:46, taking a deep breath and giving myself some grace 🔬 Refocusing on priorities 🤩 Doing meaningful work that will help others and improve my business 🥳 Celebrating the wins! Today’s intention: We all get caught in the gravitational pull of urgency. Do the best you can and be kind to yourself. And others 😉. If this message hit home, you might be interested in my new 📙, A School Leader’s Guide to Reclaiming Purpose. It helps you work through the six stages from urgent to strategic. Available on Amazon (😖) here. Cheers! Frederick |
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