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How We Mistook Exhaustion for Excellence
I've walked through enough offices at the end of the day to recognize the pattern. Shoulders slumped. Eyes glazed over. Voices barely...

Charles Williams
Oct 54 min read


Expanding Your Leadership Bandwidth Without Burning Out
Leadership is a constant balancing act. The demands of the role rarely shrink, and more often than not, they grow. At first, you might...

Charles Williams
Sep 284 min read


Three Questions Every Leader Should Ask Before Saying "Yes"
Leadership is regularly defined by how much we can take on. Instead, it should be measured by how much we can do well. Too often, leaders...

Charles Williams
Sep 213 min read


The Assistant Principal's Reflection: How to Lead with Sustainable Impact
This blog post is a unique collaboration and a review of the newest book from Charles Williams, Sustainable Leadership: Leading with...

Charles Williams
Sep 137 min read


The 3C Model: A Roadmap for Leading Well Without Losing Yourself
There’s an unspoken expectation in leadership that burnout is simply part of the package. That stress, sacrifice, and self-neglect are...

Charles Williams
Sep 63 min read


Leading Well Starts With Being Well
Picture the leader who shows up before sunrise and is the last to leave long after the parking lot is empty. Their inbox is never at...

Charles Williams
Aug 313 min read


Unpacking, Unlearning, and Understanding: What a Month(ish) of Reflection Taught Me
When I enrolled in The Magnitude of Us course, I expected to learn strategies for building culturally responsive classrooms. And I did. ...

Charles Williams
Aug 283 min read


The Myth of Doing It All: Why Delegation is a Leader Superpower
For far too long, leadership has been equated with carrying the weight of everything yourself. The image of the tireless leader - always...

Charles Williams
Aug 244 min read


Why Most Leaders Fail the “Why Test" (and Don’t Even Know It)
As leaders, we’re constantly making decisions. Some are small. Some are seismic. Whether we’re approving a budget line, launching a new...

Charles Williams
Aug 165 min read


Sustainable Leadership: Why Burnout Shouldn’t Be the Price of Success
The Leadership Lie We’ve Been Sold For too long, leadership has been defined by sacrifice. We’ve been told that if we work longer hours,...

Charles Williams
Aug 94 min read


The Silence That Shattered Trust: Leadership Lessons in Hard Conversations
There’s no easy way to fire someone. No handbook that makes it feel less personal. But there are ways to do it with dignity. With...

Charles Williams
Jul 152 min read


From Proclamation to Practice
Today, we recognize Juneteenth. It is the day in 1865 when word of emancipation finally reached the last enslaved African Americans in...

Charles Williams
Jun 192 min read


The Keepers of Our Castles
In the quiet corners of our schools, offices, and institutions, there exists a group of individuals who are often overlooked, instead...

Charles Williams
Jun 33 min read


When "What’s Best for Kids" Ignores the Adults Who Teach Them
In education, we often hear the phrase, “Do what’s best for kids.” It’s a powerful statement. It's one that reminds us to center our work...

Charles Williams
May 184 min read


Beyond Academics: AI’s Role in Supporting Student Well-Being
The current discourse around artificial intelligence in education often focuses on academics: plagiarism detection, automated grading,...

Charles Williams
Dec 14, 20244 min read


Growing Together: Cultivating a Shared Leadership Vision
In the heart of a fertile valley, a team of gardeners was given a shared plot of land to cultivate a grand communal garden. Each gardener...

Charles Williams
Oct 26, 20243 min read


Finding the Sweet Spot: Lessons from My First Golf Outing
I can confidently say that I’m no stranger to golf… well, mini-golf and the occasional driving range session, to be precise. These...

Charles Williams
Sep 23, 20243 min read
Suicide Prevention Month: A Call to Vigilance, Compassion, & Action
As Suicide Prevention Month unfolds, I find myself reflecting deeply on the tragic events that have touched my life and the lives of...

Charles Williams
Sep 1, 20243 min read
How School Leaders Can Use AI to Improve Effectiveness and Efficiency
As the world continues to evolve, technology is being integrated into every aspect of our lives, and education is no exception. School...

Charles Williams
Apr 23, 20232 min read


Superbowl Leadership Lessons
I will not pretend to be a big football fan. In fact, I don't believe that I have watched a game in its entirety all year. This was not...

Charles Williams
Feb 9, 20232 min read
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