Be mindful of what you consume. Tuning into and controlling your inner dialogue – adjusting the narrative using the FLEX model. Recognizing how personal experiences and the experience of others has shaped both their and your perspective can be both healing and influential. #pdsl
While two leaders may have identical expectations, the way they reach their goals is always dependent on the unique arrangement of their strengths. (Gallup et al., 2008) As an aspiring leader, what distinct domains of leadership strength do/will we hold? 🧐 #pdsl#leadership#EQ
The overall goal is to participate in a conversation that preserves the relationship. When handled correctly, difficult conversations will lead to better productivity and strengthen relationships. #lead_with_empathy#lead_authentically @patriciamannixm @niamhickey@JacquelineJord
A person who can see your talents and ambitions, wants to help you build upon that and be the best you can be - it is people with this mindset create amazing schools and happy ambitious staff. #Strengthbasedappproach@niamhickey @patriciamannixm @Leaders_SoE
“A key principle underpinning conflict resolution involves separating the people from the problem, by concentrating of the conflict issue rather than reacting to personalities or behaviours.” Kitt, J. (2017) #pdsl#leadership @patriciamannixm @niamhickey@JacquelineJord
The session on feedback + courageous conversations brought me back to the 4 agreements. It’s important we know our own thoughts before having meaningful conversations and be in a position to listen with the aim to understand. #pdsl@Leaders_SoE @patriciamannixm @JacquelineJord
“If culture is a school’s personality, climate is its attitude. The big difference- far easier to change an attitude than a personality!” This caused me to stop and think! A great insight from a book on school culture! #pdsl@Leaders_SoE@niamhickey @patriciamannixm
Constructive feedback will help us learn, grow and motivate us to perform better for our school community. So why not ask for it instead of waiting for it?
🗣️Ask for feedback with sincerity
😃Accept it with grace
💓Apply it with kindness
#OpentoChange#WillingtoImprove#pdsl
Many people fail to benefit from constructive feedback because they overreact and undercorrect.
When a helpful suggestion feels like a big threat to your ego, you only make a small change to your habits.
The best way to learn is to overcorrect. Discomfort is a sign of growth.
“When workplace bullying and incivility remains unaddressed, it can result in a work environment where teachers are constantly trying to protect themselves at the expense of quality teaching and learning in the classroom.” (Mannix-McNamara et al., 2021, p.17)...
Leadership, strength and an ability to create a 'normal' for these children in times of despair is one of the many qualities of an amazing teacher, leader and inspirational human being
@patriciamannixm @Leaders_SoE@niamhickey@JacquelineJord#leadership#courage#love
Key insights from the first episode of Leadership Unwrapped! As aspiring leaders, following these steps will help to positively influence, shape and change our workplace culture for the better. #Ar_scáth_a_chéile_a_mhaireann_muid#pdsl#leadership @patriciamannixm @niamhickey
“The coach is not a problem solver, a teacher, an adviser, an instructor, or even an expert; he or she is a sounding board, a facilitator, a counsellor, an awareness raiser” (Whitmore, 2002) #pgsl#leadership @patriciamannixm @niamhickey@JacquelineJord@Leaders_SoE