Three Common Mistakes Principals Make Around Time Management
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This episode breaks down three common time management mistakes that quietly keep principals overwhelmed and stretched too thin. It explains how unrealistic self-expectations, weak or missing systems, and a constant focus on urgency instead of priorities drain time and energy.
The takeaway is that better time management isn’t about working harder, it’s about setting sustainable expectations, building systems that reduce reactivity, and intentionally protecting time for the leadership work that actually moves a school forward.
If you’re ready to stop reacting all day and start leading with intention, join The 8 to 4 Principal Group Coaching Intensive starting February 8th and learn how to reclaim your time without sacrificing impact.
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