System Shift: Leading Change So Students Thrive

48: Why School Leaders Need Reflection this Summer: Preventing Burnout & Resetting for Next Year


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As the school year ends, many leaders jump straight into planning for next year without stopping to reflect on their own well-being.

In this episode, the System Shift team explores why intentional pauses, reflection, and true restoration are essential for sustainable leadership. They discuss burnout, the difference between reflection and rumination, and how leaders can reset before returning for next school year.

In This Episode:

  • Why reflection matters before summer planning
  • The difference between rest, recovery, and burnout
  • How unresolved stress impacts leadership and school culture
  • Simple practices to reset before the new school year begins
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    System Shift: Leading Change So Students ThriveBy Dr. Gail Angus, Dr. Leesa Huang, and Dr. Mary Beth Kropp