Lori Chew, Ed.D.

Mother. Educator. Researcher. “If you are not making someone else’s life better, you’re wasting your time.” Will Smith

[Danny Steele @SteeleThoughts]

If we want people to take pride in their work, we need to show them we value their work. If we want people to take initiative, we need to show them we value their contribution.

Awesomeness doesn’t typically happen in a vacuum; it happens in the right culture.

[Lori Chew, Ed.D. @LoriChew]

@clinthall79 Proud of our little county!

[Adam Grant @AdamMGrant]

The root cause of our divides is not a lack of information. It’s a lack of trust.

Faith in media, government, and the law has plummeted. People dismiss the message when they doubt the source.

A key to healing America is increasing the neutrality and integrity of institutions.

[Lori Chew, Ed.D. @LoriChew]

💯! It’s hard to watch those who somehow left to repeat the wrong over and over though!

[TeacherGoals @teachergoals]

Character counts. 🙌

[Raph. H. @Rapahelz]

@AdamMGrant Narcissistic leaders care about who follow them.

Great leaders care about who trust them.

[𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐝 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧 @DrBradJohnson]

This is true regardless of position.

[𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐝 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧 @DrBradJohnson]

One of the most important responsibilities of a school principal is fostering a positive and supportive school culture where teachers/ staff feel valued, respected, and empowered. When people feel valued, they are more engaged, motivated, and committed.

[Lori Chew, Ed.D. @LoriChew]

💯

[𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐝 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧 @DrBradJohnson]

Their criticism reflects their limits, not your potential!

[𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐝 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧 @DrBradJohnson]

Remember the teacher working environment is the student learning environment.
https://t.co/hAWnZAU0ve

[Danny Steele @SteeleThoughts]

The best thing teachers can do for their colleagues… is to bring a positive attitude to work every day. 

Positive energy is contagious.

[Lori Chew, Ed.D. @LoriChew]

Great reminder!

[Adam Grant @AdamMGrant]

Machines have surpassed humans in empathy.

New evidence: AI beat humans in detecting emotions and giving support. As long as people didn't know AI created the messages, they felt more heard.

It's not that AI is so good. It's that we often fail to use our emotional intelligence.

[Adam Grant @AdamMGrant]

What stops us from speaking truth to power is not a desire for harmony. It’s a climate of fear and futility.

When leaders fail to make it safe and worthwhile to be honest, we bite our tongues.

Weak leaders stifle dissent and leave themselves weaker. Strong leaders welcome dissent and make themselves stronger.

https://t.co/4K01eUCQzY

[Adam Grant @AdamMGrant]

The purpose of debriefing bad decisions is not to blame and shame. It's to grow and change.

Failure is an invitation to reflection. The most important question is not who's at fault—it's how to improve.

Yesterday's mistakes are lessons to learn today and apply tomorrow.

[TeacherGoals @teachergoals]

Powerful! 🙌

[Adam Grant @AdamMGrant]

Refusing to quit is not always heroic resilience. It’s often stubborn rigidity.

Walking away from a losing battle is not a failure of grit. It's a triumph of wisdom.

Service is not only about stepping up to lead. It’s also about having the courage to step aside.

https://t.co/TWL4UbUoqu

[Lori Chew, Ed.D. @LoriChew]

All of this! Yes!

[Lori Chew, Ed.D. @LoriChew]

Definitely need this!

[𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐝 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧 @DrBradJohnson]

If you're new to a leadership role, finding a good mentor is a non negotiable:
1) Guidance and Support: Mentors offer essential guidance, helping new administrators navigate their roles effectively.
2) Knowledge Transfer: Experienced mentors share expertise in effective leadership practices and decision-making.
3) Building Competence: Mentorship develops competence in instructional leadership, school culture, and community engagement.
4) Emotional Support: Mentors provide encouragement, helping new leaders build resilience.
5) Perspective: Mentors offer different viewpoints, helping new administrators consider alternative solutions.