How to Sustain Success in School Startups

In the whirlwind of school startup leadership, personal sustainability often takes a backseat. 

Yet, it's crucial for long-term success.

Leading a startup school is a monumental personal commitment, especially in the first two years. 

But sustainability isn't optional – it's essential.

Three Pillars of Leadership Sustainability:

1. Personal Wellbeing
   • Carve out dedicated personal time
   • Maintain interests outside school
   • Protect your relationships
   • Schedule regular breaks
   

2. Professional Support
   • Find trusted mentors
   • Join professional networks
   • Build confidential relationships
   • Seek honest feedback
   

3. Team Development
   • Foster collective ownership
   • Celebrate small wins
   • Support risk-taking
   • Learn from failures

🔑 Your Action Plan:

1. Schedule non-negotiable personal time

2. Find a mentor outside your school

3. Build a support network

4. Create clear boundaries

As Grainne O’Reilly told me in our recent chat, you don't want to be talking about lesson plans on your deathbed. You want to be talking about the lives you've touched.

Are you struggling to maintain balance with your school leadership? 

Reply and tell me what you think is getting in the way.

Have a great weekend,

Shane

P.S. Here’s a recent episode of Global Ed Leaders I think you’ll love: