School leadership isn’t getting simpler. It’s getting louder, faster, and far more complex: surprise challenges, constant interruptions, a to-do list that multiplies by the hour. This week on LinkedUp, we’re joined by educator, speaker, and author Rich Czyz to talk about his new book, Autopilot, and what it really takes to lead without burning out.
Rich makes the case for “going on autopilot,” not by checking out but by building smart systems that protect your time, sharpen your focus, and help you operate at your highest level. We dig into practical strategies for transforming your inbox, tightening up workflows, minimizing stress, and creating the kind of structure that allows leaders to think strategically instead of constantly reacting. If you have ever felt stuck in inefficiency, overwhelmed by distractions, or stretched thin trying to do it all, this conversation gives you permission to rethink how you work.