The Child Care Directors Chair Podcast

331 Embracing Discomfort: A Path to Leadership Growth

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In this episode of the Child Care Director's Chair podcast, host Erica Saccoccio discusses the importance of embracing discomfort as a catalyst for growth in leadership. She shares eight actionable tips for childcare directors to step outside their comfort zones, including naming fears, starting with small wins, reframing failure, finding personal motivation, seeking support, allowing discomfort, celebrating successes, and practicing self-compassion. The episode emphasizes that by modeling a growth mindset, directors can inspire their teams to innovate and evolve, ultimately benefiting the children and families they serve.

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