“Spoon feeding, in the long run, teaches us nothing but the shape of the spoon”
I really like this quote, especially in the context of mentoring and coaching @patriciamannixm @niamhickey@Leaders_SoE
We have spoken so much about leadership, being leaders that often we forget ourselves..We may have all the characteristics, skills & qualities however if we do not allow time for self, we cannot carry out the role.@patriciamannixm @NiamhHickey@Leaders_SoE#pdsl
LaTonya Wilkins & Rob Carucci highlighted the importance of Self-awareness and reflection. We need need to know what is beneath the surface of our own bias when building relationships with people different to ourselves. @patriciamannixm @niamhickey@Leaders_SoE#pdsl#leadership
Some food for thought, maybe at times depending on our subject area do we need to change our roles to benefit our students.. @niamhickey @patriciamannixm #pdsl@Leaders_SoE
Content on strength-based work has pushed me to examine my attitude towards my colleagues. N.Hickey suggests the way we see colleagues impacts the way we engage with them. Do I see the deficits or the strengths? A challenge for my practice this week. @patriciamannixm @niamhickey
Words below are associated with positive school culture.. Lets take a minute to appreciate the positive school culture that we may work in.. @patriciamannixm @NiamhHickey@Leaders_SoE#pdsl#leadership
“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