What A Head Of School At Community School For Creative Education Wishes They Had Known Before Entering The Education Industry
Phillip, Head of School at Community School for Creative Education, learned that the job "never stops," highlighting the difficulty of "managing the off switch" and maintaining work-life balance. This necessitates prioritizing self-care to effectively lead and make present, insightful decisions.
Leadership, Stress Management, Work-Life Balance, Self-Care, Time Management
Advizer Information
Name
Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
Industries
Job Functions
Traits
Phillip Gedeon
Head of School
Community School for Creative Education
Connecticut College 2005
Loyola Marymount University 09’
Ethnic & Related Studies, Mathematics, Data Science, Statistics
Education
Operations and Project Management
Scholarship Recipient, Pell Grant Recipient, Took Out Loans, Worked 20+ Hours in School, First Generation College Student
Video Highlights
1. The job of Head of School never truly stops, so learning to switch off and manage time effectively is crucial.
2. Prioritizing self-care and wellness is essential for effective leadership and decision-making.
3. Understanding your own needs and how to meet them is critical for being a present and effective leader.
Transcript
What have you learned about this role that you wish someone would have told you before you entered the industry?
I think whenever you're in leadership, you never realize the reality of the job never stops. I wish I had known better how to manage the off switch.
How do I walk away when the day is over, or how do I walk away on the weekends feeling a sense of calmness and appreciation for my own time? It's really hard to feel guilty at times when you are not responding to communications or thinking deeply about problems you are trying to address or resources you are trying to locate.
For me, I always have to have third-party reminders of the amount of time I need to invest in my own self-help and wellness. This allows me to show up and be the leader I know I want to embody on a daily basis.
That's also dependent upon me understanding my needs and how to keep them provided for. Then I can show up and make decisions in a very present, tangible way without feeling exhausted or unable to dedicate the necessary thinking during the workday.
Advizer Personal Links
No