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Leading at Low Tide

A black and white, sepia toned photo depicting a few people standing where water should cover them, at low tide.

Three energizing insights to sustain your leadership when everyone feels depleted.


We’ve all been there—those moments in the school year when even the strongest leaders feel their energy dipping. This month, The Leader Network Roundtable tackled this common challenge, uncovering key insights to support and energize school leaders leading at low tide:


  1. Burnout Begins at the Top: Burnout isn’t an individual issue—it's shaped by leadership choices. When leaders provide clear priorities, consistent support, and genuine encouragement, they build a culture where people feel valued and energized rather than depleted.

  2. Empowerment Sparks Energy: Empowering teams with trust and genuine responsibility breathes new life into exhausted teams. Leaders who share ownership and trust their people create motivated, engaged communities that thrive even when energy runs low.

  3. Self-Awareness Fuels Renewal: Leaders who reflect honestly on their impact discover opportunities to lead differently. Mindfulness, open dialogue, and visibly modeling work-life balance help leaders and their teams find renewal, strength, and resilience together.

Remember, effective leadership isn’t about avoiding exhaustion—it’s about recognizing our shared humanity and creating a culture where renewal and resilience flourish. When leaders foster environments of trust and clarity, everyone benefits.

When we lead with compassion and care, we build schools where everyone thrives—even through the toughest tides.


If you feel the tide pulling you down, remember—you're not alone. Connect with us to explore how The Leader Network can support you and your team in navigating toward renewal and resilience

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