EarlyON programs in Peel have experienced unprecedented change due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As middle management, we are often “caught between a rock and a hard place” with challenges and increasing demands of our staff as well as our supervisors. It is time to stop perpetuating the myth that leaders and Managers must be selfless martyrs! If you are experiencing ongoing stress/pressures, you can be putting your own health and well-being, along with your team’s effectiveness and engagement at risk. It is time to begin developing a self-care strategy that manages expectations, improves communication skills, and promotes well-being. Duration: 32 minutes