Closed doors…
It’s not what the title suggests, this isn’t a reflection on how closed doors are big metaphor for leadership or my career. It is literally about closed doors. It is one of the things I have had the toughest adjustment with, knowing which doors open and how they open. I only smashed into a couple today, and that felt like a victory. Honestly, there is something great about starting to know a space and building well enough to move through it with confidence. On the other hand, there is nothing quite as demoralizing as leaving a room after a professional conversation to end up looking like a confused waiter on their first day.
Today was my busiest at in all of my roles, the teaching part was heavy today with lots of different pieces moving, but as I get back into teaching PHE and I get comfortable with the kids it becomes more and more fun. Today was a fun day with the kids. The leadership pieces were busy as well, it seems that every moment between lessons is filled with following up, planning and replying. I can understand how it is easy to get lost in the chasing and neglect the strategic and development focused aspects of the role. I am not sure how I am doing on those, but I am getting some good feedback about the chasing.
Tomorrow will be a good day, busy, but good. I’m looking forward to the chase.
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