27: The Mid-Year Leadership Reset: How School Leaders Pause, Refocus, and Finish Strong
The start of a new year often brings fresh goals, but for educators, it also marks the halfway point of the school year. In this episode of System Shift, Drs. Gail, Mary Beth, and Leesa explore why mid-year is the perfect time for a strategic pause.
They discuss how reflective leadership, purpose-driven decision-making, and honest data conversations help leaders reset priorities, build psychological safety, and maintain momentum.
This episode offers practical steps for adaptive leaders to use for a mid-year pause to realign systems, make meaningful adjustments, and finish the school year strong without adding more to already full plates.