One of the most frustrating things about being a higher ed. administrator is having to deal with employees who don’t meet performance metrics, no matter how clear you think you are when you communicate them
How about choosing a more gentle approach to 2026? How about trying softer? How about choosing your battles with strong discernment and finding more peace and acceptance with the rest? How about valuing self-compassion and empathy more than we did traditionally?
Pause and learn what other people think and feel, as well as what their goals and challenges are. What kind of pressure are they under? How well are they coping? Is there anything you can do to support them, or at least to show sensitivity?
