The 12 Days of Christmas (Turnaround Edition)

It's the holiday season and that brings with it joy, family, traditions, and a feeling of being incredibly overwhelmed by the many commitments and obligations that we face as turnaround leaders. I think that the best way to approach feeling overwhelmed is often with humor, and, of course, singing. So, in honor of the season, here is The 12 Days of Christmas (Turnaround Edition).

(to the tune of The 12 Days of Christmas, in case you feel it necessary to sing out loud)

On the first day of Christmas, my dear school gave to me - assessments that have to be complete.

On the second day of Christmas, my dear school gave to me - two subs not showing, and assessments that have to be complete.

On the third day of Christmas, my dear school gave to me - three pending deadlines, two subs not showing, and assessments that have to be complete.

On the fourth day of Christmas, my dear school gave to me - four parents calling, three pending deadlines, two subs not showing, and assessments that have to be complete.

On the fifth day of Christmas, my dear school gave to me - five more consultants! four parents calling, three pending deadlines, two subs not showing, and assessments that have to be complete.

On the sixth day of Christmas, my dear school gave to me - six urgent emails, five more consultants! four parents calling, three pending deadlines, two subs not showing, and assessments that have to be complete.

On the seventh day of Christmas, my dear school gave to me - seven kids with headlice, six urgent emails, five more consultants! four parents calling, three pending deadlines, two subs not showing, and assessments that have to be complete.

On the eighth day of Christmas, my dear school gave to me - eight more observations, seven kids with headlice, six urgent emails, five more consultants! four parents calling, three pending deadlines, two subs not showing, and assessments that have to be complete.

On the ninth day of Christmas, my dear school gave to me - nine children running, eight more observations, seven kids with headlice, six urgent emails, five more consultants! four parents calling, three pending deadlines, two subs not showing, and assessments that have to be complete.

On the tenth day of Christmas, my dear school gave to me - ten more meetings, nine children running, eight more observations, seven kids with headlice, six urgent emails, five more consultants! four parents calling, three pending deadlines, two subs not showing, and assessments that have to be complete.

On the eleventh day of Christmas, my dear school gave to me - eleven teachers absent, ten more meetings, nine children running, eight more observations, seven kids with headlice, six urgent emails, five more consultants! four parents calling, three pending deadlines, two subs not showing, and assessments that have to be complete.

On the twelfth day of Christmas, my dear school gave to me - twelve hour workdays, eleven teachers absent, ten more meetings, nine children running, eight more observations, seven kids with headlice, six urgent emails, five more consultants! four parents calling, three pending deadlines, two subs not showing, and assessments that have to be complete.

Happy holidays! Take a much deserved break and rest up for the work ahead!