Let me guess: you’re trying to lead with heart… while also holding the line.
And right now, that line is getting tested daily:
- Staff not showing up (again).
- Call-outs stacking up like an inbox you can’t face.
- Staff overwhelmed, burned out, and barely hanging on.
- Closing classrooms because you literally don’t have enough staff.
- Budget cuts forcing layoffs that feel like a gut punch.
- And you’re still expected to protect the mission, support your team, serve families, and keep everything running.
Whew.
If you’ve been feeling torn between compassion and great expectations, you are not alone. And you’re not doing it wrong. You’re leading in a season that is genuinely hard.
Virtual Lunch with Dr. Amy (FREE)
Great Expectations: Leading with Strong Backs and Warm Hearts
March 17th, 2026
Noon PST
Join/Register here:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87899187894
This workshop is for managers, directors, administrators, and mission-driven leaders who want to lead in a way that’s both human and sustainable.
What we’ll do together
- Name the messy middle of leadership
How to be warm without being walked on, and firm without becoming the villain. - Talk burnout with staff and give them tools to reduce burnout, plus be transparent about the need for reliability
Because your staff are going through a lot… and your organization still needs consistency. - Practice real-life scripts you can use immediately
Because in the moment, you don’t need a theory—you need words.
I’ve supported hundreds of organizations over the past several years. I’ve helped organizations create more competence and confidence for staff that leads to less burnout. I’ve helped leaders feel supported and create practical scripts to talk to staff that get results. And, I’ve trained hundreds of professionals in ways that give them an increase sense of hope; and when hope increases, people show up!
Block the hour.
Bring your lunch.
Bring a fellow leader.
Give yourself a reset.
Because it’s okay to be tired.
And it’s okay to need support.
And it’s absolutely possible to lead with both a strong back and a warm heart.
Save your seat:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87899187894
PS: Know a director, admin, or program leader who’s living in the coverage crisis right now? Forward this to them. We lead better when we don’t lead alone.
