Grace in Leadership: Why Educators Struggle with Self-Compassion with Dr. Keba Rogers

Why do you easily extend grace to struggling students and overwhelmed colleagues, but criticize yourself relentlessly when you make mistakes? In part two of this groundbreaking four-part series, Bridget Johnson and psychologist Dr. Keba Rogers tackle the self-compassion crisis plaguing educational leaders. Dr. Keba reveals why so many student life professionals don't believe they deserve the same grace they freely give others—and how cultural conditioning, systemic messages, and the pressure to perform create leadership patterns that prioritize everyone's wellbeing except their own.

This conversation moves from recognition to restoration, exploring how grace transforms leadership authority into authentic connection and service. Learn why grace isn't just a reaction to crisis but should be the foundation of school culture, discover practical strategies for recognizing your strengths and limitations without shame, and understand Dr. Keba's trademarked framework: "Extend Grace, Encourage Growth, Expect Greatness"—where greatness means your best effort in each moment, not impossible perfection.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• How to transform leadership authority into genuine connection through grace-centered practices

• Why educators withhold self-compassion and practical steps to break this destructive cycle

• How cultural conditioning impacts your ability to prioritize self-care in leadership roles

• Strategies for recognizing strengths and limitations under constant performance pressure

• How to create school cultures where grace becomes the norm, not emergency response

• Why valuing people over performance dramatically elevates team effectiveness and loyalty

Featured Guest: Dr. Keba M. Rogers is a psychologist, educator, and CEO with nearly two decades supporting children, families, and educators. Her trademarked Grace, Growth, and Greatness framework has helped 15+ schools and organizations transform leadership practices. She's delivered 90+ presentations and consultations, specializing in mental health, emotional regulation, and sustainable leadership for educational communities.

Recommended Resources:

• The Nap Ministry by Tricia Hersey

• 2nd Annual B.A.M. Conference: Rooted, Resilient, and Rising (December 3-5, Virtual)

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Connect with Dr. Keba Rogers: LinkedIn: Dr. Keba M. Rogers Instagram: @dr.kebaspeaks, @gracegrowthgreatness, @rootedresilientrizing

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