SEL in 5 – Mindful Leadership for the New Year
Read this month's digest of SEL leadership insights.
This month, we focus on approaching the new year with a focus on mindful leadership.
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3 SEL Leadership Thoughts
As leaders, our actions and decisions set the tone for our entire school communities. Commit to leading with intentionality; to embracing each decision as an opportunity to reflect our core values. It is through mindful choices that we create learning spaces where every student feels valued, understood, and empowered to reach their full potential.
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In the heart of mindful leadership lies the quiet strength of presence and empathy. As we step into the new year, let us lead with the intention to truly see and hear those around us, understanding that the most profound changes often begin with our ability to listen and connect on a human level. This is the foundation upon which we build not just better educational environments, but a better world.
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As we navigate the challenges and triumphs of the coming year, let us anchor ourselves in the mindfulness practice of accepting the present moment with grace. In doing so, we not only model resilience for our students but also cultivate an environment where growth is nurtured, celebrated, and seen as an integral part of the learning process.
2 Quotes from SEL Leaders
“A mindful leader embodies leadership presence by cultivating focus, clarity, creativity, and compassion in the services of others… Leadership presence is a tangible quality. It requires full and complete nonjudgmental attention in the present moment. Those around a mindful leader see and feel that presence.” – Janice Marturano
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“When mindfulness is fully integrated into leadership, exponential progress can be made." – Michael Bunting
1 Question to Reflect On
What kind of impact or legacy do you want to create in your life and the lives of those around you in the coming year?
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Until next month,
Nick Woolf
Author of SEL in 5
Founder of Inside SEL
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