Leadership roles provide incredible opportunities for learning and growth and can also lead to burnout and overwhelm, especially if you're an introvert who is accustomed to controlling your own calendar and having ample alone-time to think. Leaders from underrepresented groups may face additional challenges, like having to prove themselves in order to successfully influence others.

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And the complexity of the context in which academic leaders operate seems to increase every day.

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I hope the resources below will help you thrive amid the challenges, staying grounded in your values and inspired by the critical importance of this work. If you don't find what you're seeking, please reach out to me. I periodically add new content, and I want to be sure I'm providing useful tools.

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selected blog posts

 

The blog posts below may be of particular interest to academic leaders. I hope you'll check out other posts as well!

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• Leading Life (a series of connected posts)

• On the benefits of boundaries 

• Creating space and being true to ourselves  

• Reframing our to-do lists

• A story demonstrating the powerful impact of good leaders 

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selected videos 

 

From my biased perspective, all of my videos are universally relevant. :) Still, I've selected a few that might be of particular interest to leaders. If they're helpful, I hope you'll check out more. 

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• Nurture video 5: But why? (The one where we improve communication by avoiding a few simple words)

• Nurture video 6: All in our heads? (The one where we set a simple intention)

• Nurture video 12: The triple-booked policy (The one where we say no to everything)

• Nurture video 46: The rest matters (The one where we remember that sometimes we just need to rest)

• Nurture video 49: I'll be there (The one where we remember that presence matters more than prep)

• Release: Pressure

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other resources

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• Well in the Lead (my book for academic leaders, written with my friend and former colleague Suzanne Dove) ~ you can also find an excerpt on the importance of professional relationships here

• Managing Stress Using Self-Talk (a free mini-course)

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You may also wish to check out resources for mid-career academics.

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And if you're looking for more support, please take a moment to learn about the programs I offer and the one-on-one work I do with clients.