Don't Forget to Listen
Photo Credit The last couple of weeks have been really crazy. So crazy that I had to come in on a Saturday to actually catch up and clear off my desk. We have all been there, I know. The challenge for me these past few weeks has been that the further behind I got, the more challenging it was for me feel effective in my job. People would come in to chat and ask "Do you have a minute?" and while I was saying "Sure" or "Of course", I was screaming in my head "No, I don't have a minute! Get out and see my assistant to make an appointment!" Not an effective mode to be in when having a conversation that is really important to that person seeking you out. I also was really putting myself out there collecting data from the staff about a recent PD day that had been a stretch for me to put together as well as a stretch for many to participate in. Needless to say, as the feedback came in, I was still feeling so invested in the day that I cou