Leading Through Change Without Breaking Your Team

When I first stepped into school leadership, I saw myself as a change agent.
In fact, many people expected me to be one.

The board wanted fresh energy.
Parents wanted improvements.
Even some teachers encouraged innovations that would move the school forward.

So, I leaned in.
New programs. New initiatives. New expectations.
I thought this was leadership—spotting what wasn’t working and fixing it, fast.

But what I didn’t fully appreciate was that not everyone was ready.

change managementNaphtali HoffNovember 24, 2025Impactful Coaching & Consultingchange, change management, behavior change, strategy, slowing downComment

How Slowing Down Fuels Greater Productivity

In a world obsessed with speed, pausing can feel counterintuitive. We’re told to hustle, grind, and push through. Every minute should be maximized. Every hour filled. But here's the paradox: sometimes, the most productive thing you can do is stop.

The pause—intentional, reflective, and strategic—is one of the most underused yet powerful tools for improving focus, creativity, and long-term effectiveness.

productivityNaphtali HoffJuly 14, 2025Impactful Coaching & Consultingproduction, productivity, pause, pausing, slowing down, reflection, downtimeComment

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