Maneka Smith

[Maneka Smith @maneka_turner]

True and effective!
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[Maneka Smith @maneka_turner]

True and effective!
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@JennFass @GSUEdLead R6: This was a huge lesson I had to learn years ago. Now, I try to teach it to my students. #GSUEdLead

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@GSUEdLead A6: I enjoyed learning about the connection between self-trust and trusting others as well as teaching others how to rise BEFORE they fall. That is such a monumental lesson to learn both professionally and personally. #GSUEdLead

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@gennasengstacke @GSUEdLead R5: Agreed. The moment we begin to try to lead according to others definition of success, we set ourselves up for failure. #GSUEdLead.

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@GSUEdLead A5: It could influence my leadership practice in that I would be less likely to personalize setbacks and failures. I could maneuver through challenges easier and teach others how to do the same. #GSUEdLead

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@KABoyajian @GSUEdLead R4: I like that you mentioned self-awareness. Checking with our emotions, mental state, etc. is important. I believe it is important for leaders to exemplify the attributes they want to see from others. #GSUEdLead

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@GSUEdLead A4: I feel as human beings we tend to project onto people our fears and insecurities. If we don’t trust ourselves, then we will assume that others can’t be trusted as well. Therefore, it will be vital for me as a leader to conduct self-checks. #GSUEdLead

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@KimHawk24306431 @GSUEdLead R3: So true Kim! I'm such a task oriented person that I have to slow myself down & remind myself to get to know people outside of work instead of just hitting them with "to do lists".

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@GSUEdLead A3: Although many of the ideas Brown shared were interesting & apparently effective with her team & clients, I’m not sure if I would be comfortable using them. I would need to start with a small team first…maybe with my admin or with the ministry I lead at church. #GSUEdLead

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@Meking2019 @GSUEdLead R2: Trusting ourselves is crucial. After my divorce, I had a very hard time trusting myself again. This is an area that should be explored more often. #GSUEdLead

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@GSUEdLead A2: I like how she dissected trust into actionable items that can be observed. In doing this, I could easily measure where my leaders are strong & where trust can be strengthened. It also allowed me to see where I fell as well. Without trust, morale would decline. #GSUEdLead

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@GSUEdLead Maneka Smith...8th grade language arts resource teacher...Ed Leadership Master's program. #GSUEdLead

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@SherinnaL @GSUEdLead R6: I agree. I like the suggestion of staying with a problem to really get at its core instead of just focusing on generating solutions. I believe curiosity flourishes more when we wrestle with the problem. #GSUEdLead

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@SherinnaL @GSUEdLead A6: I agree. I like the suggestion of staying with a problem to really get at its core instead of just focusing on generating solutions. I believe curiosity flourishes more when we wrestle with the problem. #GSUEdLead

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@Mr_Glick_ @GSUEdLead R5: I agree. Leaders would have to leave their emotions at the door. #GSUEdLead

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@GSUEdLead A5: Her tips remind us that as leaders we must practice what we expect from others. They also remind us that at the very core, we are people and so are those to whom we provide feedback. #GSUEdLead

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@KABoyajian @GSUEdLead R4: I agree. Not only do they guide our priorities, but they also help us to set a standard with which we can measure our performance and outcomes. #GSUEdLead

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@GSUEdLead A4: If we identify and operationalize those set of values, we will spend less time “majoring on the minor” and more importantly “minoring on the major”. In other words, we will focus on what matters most. #GSUEdLead

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@KerryDunn123 @GSUEdLead R3: I agree...to a certain extent. Brown mentions that in order to exercise curiosity, one must come with some knowledge about the topic @ hand. Therefore, I feel that gaps in that knowledge is what sparks the curiosity that propels one to research & develop innovative methods.