In this session, Dr. C.J. Huff, retired superintendent from Joplin, Missouri shares his very personal recovery and leadership journey following the May 22, 2011 tornado that destroyed much of his school system and implications for leaders. He states that if he had a dime for every time he said, “You gotta take care of yourself before you can take care of others!”, he would have been able to rebuild his entire community after the disaster. Attendees will leave this session with practical strategies and an understanding of the “3 Pillars” that serve as the leadership foundation for career sustaining behaviors that can make a difference in the mental health and wellness of not only yourself, but those you lead.