Empathy is such an important skill to understand and employ correctly as a leader. It can help establish meaningful relationships while building trust. #pdsl#leadership @patriciamannixm @niamhickey@Leaders_SoE
"Taking a step back and leading with empathy, curiosity and psychological safety" @LaTonyaWilkins echoes wise words about leading below the surface in this weeks #pdsl#leadership course work. Empathy always at the forefront @patriciamannixm @niamhickey@Leaders_SoE
Every week it’s evident that investing time building genuine relationships are the foundation of good leadership. Empathy, curiosity and psychological safety of @LaTonyaWilkins below the surface leadership echos this. #pdsl#leadership @patriciamannixm @niamhickey@Leaders_SoE
A leader should not shy away from conflict as there can be benefits from it. Even though they may be difficult to see at the time, they will identify themselves eventually if conflict is handled professionally. #pdsl#leadership @patriciamannixm @niamhickey@Leaders_SoE
Such an important point. Conflict can be difficult but we must not underestimate the lasting impact it can have on a person. #pdsl#leadership @patriciamannixm @niamhickey@Leaders_SoE
An uncomfortable truth this week. It takes immense courage to ask for and fully accept real feedback. As George Raveling says ‘ The best feedback is what we don’t want to hear’. @BreneBrown says it all here. @patriciamannixm @niamhickey@Leaders_SoE#pdsl#leadership
To change school culture for the better, we are all responsible in changing the way we think, speak and act within the school community. Often it can be as simple as being more considerate with our words. @patriciamannixm @niamhickey@Leaders_SoE#leadership#pdsl
Feeling very appreciative of my colleagues for maintaining a positive school culture after reading ‘The Dark Side of School Culture’ by @patriciamannixm & @niamhickey#pdsl#leadership@Leaders_SoE
Suzy Wales speaks about the importance self-awareness for leaders. Becoming more self-aware is the starting point for good leadership. This quote by Abraham Maslow reminds us to reflect on ourselves first. #pdsl#leadership @patriciamannixm @niamhickey@Leaders_SoE
Completing the career lifeline activity was great in this weeks session. It was lovely to reflect on the people and the moments that have inspired and shaped the path of your career to date. #pdsl#leadership@Leaders_SoE@aidenaid16 @patriciamannixm @niamhickey