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For many principals, leadership can start to feel like survival mode. You’re solving problems, putting out fires, answering questions, and just trying to make it to Friday—while the bigger vision for your school keeps getting pushed further down the list.
In this episode, Sarah and Andra sit down with Dr. Ruthie Walker to talk about the difference between reactive leadership and intentional leadership. From building systems from the ground up to creating long-term structures that reduce stress and increase clarity, this conversation explores what happens when principals stop leading one day at a time and start thinking more strategically about the year ahead.
Because leadership becomes much harder when everything feels urgent all the time.
If you’ve ever felt stuck in constant reaction mode or like your school year is running you instead of the other way around, this episode will help you think differently about planning, priorities, and leading with intention.
Dr. Ruthie Walker will also be leading a Build With Me session at our Built Different summer conference focused on creating a multi-year leadership calendar principals can actually use. Make sure you get your tickets here: Summer Conference Tickets
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