Aug 10, 2026 · 9 min · 10 segments
Are you leading your setting, or are you spending every day firefighting? If your days are filled with solving urgent problems, constantly being interrupted, and never getting to the work that really…
I haven't had lunch, and I can't remember the last time I had lunch." And why that sounds like dedication is actually a little bit of a warning sign, and I hear you.
Because when you're constantly reacting, you're no longer shaping the quality of your setting.
And one of the biggest myths in leadership is that being busy means that you're doing a great job.
I've met leaders who barely stop for lunch, who have no idea whether safeguarding checks are up to date.
I've met leaders who answer emails until late at night, but haven't spent 10 minutes observing practice in the room all week.
I've met leaders who solve problems brilliantly, but, uh, never have time to ask why those problems are actually keep happening.
It's often evidence that the systems aren't working or that you've become the system.
I haven't had lunch, and I can't remember the last time I had lunch." And why that sounds like dedication is actually a little bit of a warning sign, and I hear you.
Because when you're constantly reacting, you're no longer shaping the quality of your setting.
And one of the biggest myths in leadership is that being busy means that you're doing a great job.
I've met leaders who barely stop for lunch, who have no idea whether safeguarding checks are up to date.
I've met leaders who answer emails until late at night, but haven't spent 10 minutes observing practice in the room all week.
I've met leaders who solve problems brilliantly, but, uh, never have time to ask why those problems are actually keep happening.
It's often evidence that the systems aren't working or that you've become the system.
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