In this episode, we address the common experience of being overlooked in crucial conversations about the students we serve. Whether you’re a clinician or educator who feels unheard while trying to contribute, aspiring to be in a leadership role, or currently in leadership and experiencing impostor syndrome, this discussion challenges you to embrace your role as a leader—regardless of your job title.
We’ll start this 3-part clinical leadership series by clarifying some misconceptions about leadership and explore how to change your approach.
Key Points:
- Why are important team members excluded from key team decisions about services and programs in schools and other organizations?
- How to stay relevant and visible to colleagues so they see you as an asset.
- Overcoming three core limiting beliefs:
- “Leadership is someone else’s responsibility.”
- “Decision-making is a privilege.”
- “Only those in power can lead.”
- How these beliefs hinder successful collaboration.
- Steps to view yourself as a leader in your current position.
Takeaways:
- Leadership is a mindset, not just a formal role.
- Your expertise is invaluable and needed by your team.
- Simple actions can significantly boost your visibility and impact.
- Every member of an organization can drive change.
You can listen to the entire episode here:
In this episode, I mentioned “The School Leader’s Guide to Executive Functioning Support”, a 7-day course to help school leaders launch their executive functioning implementation plan. You can learn more about the course here.