2P57: Breaking Through Walls with Dr. Ryan Jackson

In this empowering episode, former principal and founder of Fit Leaders Dr. Ryan Jackson shares his inspirational leadership journey and actionable insights on optimizing wellbeing as an educator.

Dr. Jackson stresses the importance of boundaries, mindfulness, and self-care practices to avoid burnout and sustainably lead. He provides tangible tips on morning routines, movement, nutrition, and shutting off work.

Listen as Dr. Jackson also discusses creating a culture of mental health, reducing stigma, and empowering students. His message underscores the need for resilience and lifelong growth.

Key Points:

• Principals must shift from maximizing to optimizing for longevity and balance
• Daily routines, from stretching to reading, create intention and wellbeing
• Move from “me” to “we” - lead collaboratively and delegate strategically
• Influence comes through empathy, active listening, and being fully human
• Therapists, physicals, and restorative spaces enable sustainable leadership
• Uplift student voice and passions - education must empower all identities
• Mindfulness: control your narrative, not social media or others’ opinions
• It’s not over until you say it is - lean on grit and keep perspective

Dr. Jackson provides thought-provoking insights and practical tools to take care of yourself while leading, filtering all decisions through the lens of wellness and sustainability. His message inspires us to lead from a place of joy, focus on progress daily, and believe in human potential.

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We want to take a moment to communicate our most sincere gratitude for our supportive sponsor Healthwise Behavioral Health and Wellness. This organization has believed in the 2Principals from the start and we couldn’t be more thankful. If you are looking for an organization that has a philosophy of considering the whole-person with comprehensive services that are rooted in evidence-based science while at the same time understanding the inter-connectedness of the mind, body, and experience, then look no further than Healthwise Behavioral Health and Wellness.

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