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Are You Leading in a Comfort Zone? Get Clear and Lead Boldly #168

Dr. Mel Vandevort - Educational Leadership, Educational Consultancy, Teacher Transition Coach, Educational Administration, Educational Entrepreneurship Episode 168

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In this Power Surge episode of The Empowered Educator podcast, we’re kicking off the new school year with a challenge: lead with clarity, not comfort.

With great opportunity comes great responsibility—and part of that responsibility is evaluating what you’re bringing into the new year. From outdated routines to legacy systems that no longer serve your mission, now is the time to pause and recalibrate.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

  • Why comfort can quietly stall leadership growth
  • How to recognize when familiar practices are no longer effective
  • A practical framework to help you lead with clarity and intention
  • A mindset shift to help you embrace courageous leadership in real time

This isn’t about reinventing everything—it’s about being bold enough to reflect, refine, and release what’s no longer aligned.

🎯 Power Surge Affirmation: “Comfort is safe—but clarity is what drives meaningful progress.”


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