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Empowered Educator: Leadership in Motion | Educational Leadership, Principal Leadership, Teachers as Leaders
Leading Through the December Dip #212
December has its own personality — kids are wired, staff are tired, and patience is thin. This stretch is real, and your leadership tone matters even more right now.
Your team is watching your reactions, your pace, and your posture. The December Dip isn’t about perfection. It’s about steadiness. It’s about lifting the emotional weight your team is carrying just a little bit.
Sometimes that looks like humor. Sometimes it looks like grace. Sometimes it looks like simply acknowledging, “Hey, this part of the year is tough. We’ll get through it together.”
Power Points:
- December magnifies stress — your calm becomes the anchor.
- Acknowledging the struggle builds trust and connection.
- Small routines and small wins stabilize the climate.
- Encouragement is not optional right now — it’s essential.
Power Quote:
✨ I will lead with steadiness and hope, even in the weary weeks.
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