Date: June 24, 2025
Title: The Power of the Next Five Minutes
đź”· DECLARE: Vision Begins in Minutes, Not Miles
What if I told you the next five minutes could change your entire week?
It’s true. Vision doesn’t always arrive in fireworks or mountaintop moments. Sometimes, it shows up in hallway conversations, quiet planning sessions, or that one brave question in a faculty meeting. Leaders don’t wait for ideal conditions—they ignite movement in real time.
The next five minutes in your school—what will they produce? Will they spark clarity, connection, or complacency? You decide.
🔍 DEVELOP: Research Says Momentum Is Micro
Harvard’s Project Zero research reminds us that visible thinking happens best in microbursts—short, intentional actions that trigger longer-term learning. Pair that with John Kotter’s work on change leadership, and you’ll find this: sustainable change doesn’t start with big moves—it starts with small wins, stacked daily.
Five focused minutes each morning to acknowledge, redirect, inspire, or scaffold a teacher or student can compound into serious school-wide traction. These small, high-leverage moments build the culture, not the clipboard walk-through.
⚡️ DELIVER: Challenge of the Week
This week, lead with micro-momentum:
âś… Set your watch or phone timer for 5 minutes
âś… Visit a hallway, classroom, or lunchroom
✅ Use that time to uplift, challenge, or encourage someone—with intention
Then walk away. Let your words and presence work. You’re planting seeds, not paving roads. But seeds grow.
The next five minutes? They’re yours to lead.
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