Many years ago, I faced one of the biggest challenges of my life — losing everything in a devastating school fire. It forced me to rebuild, not just my school, but my sense of purpose.

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In the months that followed, I learned something I still teach today:

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We can’t lead well if we’re constantly running on empty.

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Through mindfulness, resilience, and the very practices I now share with leaders, our school community began to heal—and so did I.

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That experience ultimately led me to found Unlocking SEL, write a book, and help leaders across the country create healthier schools and workplaces.

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You don’t have to do leadership alone.

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