Intermediate
The 21-Day Director Pivot
Less than 15 minutes a day to strengthen how you lead, without disrupting your workday. This 21-day course helps childcare owners and directors move out of firefighting mode by shifting leadership habits, responses, and direction so the center runs with more clarity and less stress.
24 Lessons
Build your leadership foundation through structured, digestible lessons designed to fit your busy schedule.
15 min per lesson
Estimated completion time, but learn at the pace that works best for you.
Flexible Schedule
Learn on your schedule. Access lessons anytime, anywhere, and pick up right where you left off.
There are 4 modules in this course
Instructors:
Michael Mehl
Course Overview: The 21 Day Director Pivot
The Director Pivot-21 Days to a High Performance, Low-Stress Center
The Director's Drift Quiz
Introduction: The Mirror and the Map
Week 1
Day 1: The Power of the Pause
Day 2: Auditing the Firefighting
Day 3: The Power of "Not Yet"
Day 4: Decision Hygiene
Day 5: The Blind Spot Audit
Week 2
Day 6: Radical Ownership
Day 7: Communicate Before You Speak
Day 8: The Balanced Leader
Day 9-Commander's Intent
Day 10: The Relationship Bank Account
Week 3
Day 11: The 24-Hour Feedback Loop
Day 12: The Art of the Ask
Day 13: Catch Them Being Good
Day 14: The Difficult Conversation
Day 15: The Weekly Reset
Week 4
Day 16: The No-Gossip Standard
Day 17: The Parent Partner Shift
Day 18: Standardizing the “Small Stuff”
Day 19: Delegating the "Who"
Day 20: Casting the 90-Day Vision
The Final Stretch
Day 21: The "Record to Replace" Method
Bonus: Reset as a Leadership Skill
Final Thoughts: The Pivot Never Stops