The Principal's Handbook

Balancing School Leadership & Wellbeing: A Principal's Guide to Sustainable Leadership with Dr. Nick Davies


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In this episode of The Principal's Handbook,  Dr. Nick Davies (2024 Washington Assistant Principal of the Year) who shares strategies for maintaining wellbeing while serving as a school leader. Dr. Davies emphasizes two key areas for preventing burnout: maximizing work effectiveness through clear systems and priorities, and disconnecting from work to maintain personal wellness.

He introduces a powerful alignment exercise that helps leaders connect their core values, goals, and passions, while also stressing the importance of mindfulness practices and basic health fundamentals like sleep, exercise, and healthy eating. The episode concludes with a discussion about how principals who model good work-life balance can positively impact their entire school community, particularly in retaining teachers and creating a healthier work environment.

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