Are you letting daily emergencies steal time from what really matters in your role as a math leader?

From a soaked teenager's phone to the all-too-common chaos of K–12 math leadership, this episode draws a sharp parallel between personal emergency funds and the way we manage our time. For many district leads, coaches, and administrators, every day feels like putting out fires — reacting instead of leading. But without intentionally budgeting time for priorities, real change in student learning and instructional quality gets pushed aside. If your calendar feels like it’s been hijacked by last-minute requests, this conversation will hit home.

You’ll walk away with:

• A mindset shift: Why your “time emergency fund” might be working against you — and what to build instead.
• A simple but powerful “rocks in the jar” approach to reclaim your calendar and drive meaningful progress.
• A practical framework ("If-Then-How") for setting priorities that lead to measurable, year-end results.

Press play now to start protecting your time for what moves the needle — not just what screams the loudest.

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