Gary, former Supt from IL. Integrity is consistency of actions, values, principles, expectations and outcomes, evident in a deep commitment to do the right thing for the right reason, regardless of the circumstances. #engagechat
I always think of “leading with.” If you have #integrity, you demonstrate #leadership. You follow the path you perceive to be the right thing, unrelated to personal benefit. #EngageChat A1
Choosing an honest, genuine, sometimes more difficult or challenging approach over one that might not be as easy. Taking the high road, the mindful journey. When we show integrity we are not prideful we are humble. #EngageChat
A1: Its about doing what's right, regardless of the circumstances or the outcomes. It's not taking the dishonest way through the hard problems #EngageChat
Gary, former Supt from IL. Integrity is consistency of actions, values, principles, expectations and outcomes, evident in a deep commitment to do the right thing for the right reason, regardless of the circumstances. #engagechat
A1 #engagechat I use the word integrity a lot with my Quiz Bowl students- when another team is arrogant and rude after they win- I say “we win and we lose with integrity- we never gloat or boast - we show pride through our restraint and mindfulness “
Choosing an honest, genuine, sometimes more difficult or challenging approach over one that might not be as easy. Taking the high road, the mindful journey. When we show integrity we are not prideful we are humble. #EngageChat
I love that definition. Because honesty shouldn't have a range of validity, but staying true to your beliefs. I wonder if that means integrity might not always be centered around positive things? #engagechat
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Carl from Avonsleigh Australia.
It's been a while. This is 10am Saturday for me so usually doing farm chores but today I've done them early and no-one else is home so here I am
Kevin here a Recently retired Teaching Principal with Irelands first and only Primary School STEAM Room.I also celebrated a big birthday yesterday #EngageChat
A1) I'm going to go on a limb here and say that Integrity is doing what you feel is right and you can feel proud of inside.
It is not always what is right however because there are rarely 2 sides
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A1 #engagechat Integrity is recognizing the temptation and having the strength and mindset to do the right thing. To walk away from something or someone who is not a good fit for you
A2 Leading and being an example for positive change. Not following others down negative paths or turning a blind eye. If it’s the easy road, it’s the wrong road! #engagechat
A2) As a leader you are in a position of power.
A leader with integrity uses that power for the reason they were given it, not to further their own ends
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Integrity leads to great leadership because it embodies an honest, generous, purposeful, positive leader. It is the current that rights the ship, steers the crew away from harm and always has an eye on the shore. #EngageChat
#EngageChat A2 a leader with integrity with not have self doubt ,will follow a decision through and will stand by the values the system stands for ,those they cannot be compromised with by any self satisfying stake holders .
A5: walking away from abuse, going back into the classroom to teach, & starting my EdD. Perhaps my middle name should be Whirlwind! 💕life is good🎶music makes it better #EngageChat
A2 Their words, actions, & deeds are done with transparency. They are honest with all stakeholders & practice candor during difficult situations #engagechat
Integrity leads to great leadership because it embodies an honest, generous, purposeful, positive leader. It is the current that rights the ship, steers the crew away from harm and always has an eye on the shore. #EngageChat
A2: A leader with integrity follows thru, their actions match their words, they don’t put on an act in front of parents and community members, they are a “true” leader #engagechat
A2: Compassionate outreach, collaborative leadership, active listening, genuine support, sharing a loving spirit and challenging from the heart! #EngageChat
#EngageChat A2 a leader with integrity will not have self doubt ,will follow a decision through and will stand by the values the system stands for ,those cannot be compromised with by any self satisfying stake holders .
A2 Leading and being an example for positive change. Not following others down negative paths or turning a blind eye. If it’s the easy road, it’s the wrong road! #engagechat
Almost never morally or legally compromised. Listens to many others and seeks compromise. Is decisive based on wisdom and evidence, and little bias. #EngageChat A2
Integrity leads to great leadership because it embodies an honest, generous, purposeful, positive leader. It is the current that rights the ship, steers the crew away from harm and always has an eye on the shore. #EngageChat
A2: When seeking input from a school staff re: characteristics of a principal, integrity often topped the list. What I heard is that the characteristics of empathy and trust are reflected in how the principal relates to staff when a decision has to be made #engagechat
A2 #engagechat When ego rears its ugly head-fear and doubt halt progress-dysfunctional discourse trickles in to a campus- it is Integrity within the administration & faculty that diffuses negativity and sparks innovation-it is the sound advice that is whispered in the ears of all
Yep David transparency is really important.
There is a leader in my chain of command who makes tough decisions that I might not agree wth but the transparency means I will support them #engagechat
Your incorporation of action is key. When we are purposeful with our actions, it communicates a strategic urgency to our team. @jamesvarlack#engagechat
A2 A leader with integrity accepts responsibility, gives credit to those who deserve it, and faces difficult situations head on. No avoidence of conflict but also no creation of it for no apparent reason. #engagechat
Almost never morally or legally compromised. Listens to many others and seeks compromise. Is decisive based on wisdom and evidence, and little bias. #EngageChat A2
A2: A few things come to mind. Transparency is a big one for me. Leaders need to be open about their intentions and actions.
Communication is key. Leaders need to talk about the hard things. #engagechat
True Chrys! Most of the time it seems the decisions are handed or demanded of non-leadership positions...nice to seen when leadership is the first in line #engagechat
A2 A leader with integrity accepts responsibility, gives credit to those who deserve it, and faces difficult situations head on. No avoidence of conflict but also no creation of it for no apparent reason. #engagechat
A2 A leader with integrity accepts responsibility, gives credit to those who deserve it, and faces difficult situations head on. No avoidence of conflict but also no creation of it for no apparent reason. #engagechat
A2: A leader with integrity doesn’t try to cut corners or hide the truth. He or she accepts when a mistake has been made. The person doesn’t accept a course, or opinion, just because it is popular, but only if it is good for Ss. #engagechat
Great leadership shapes the staff dynamic. Where you lead them, they may follow. Lead by example! You can change the culture and/or the world! And students are watching! #engagechat
A3 We should lead by example and not words. Your school culture won’t change until others see the vision rather than making sure you can recite it. #engagechat
A3 We need to be able to trust our leaders, and know they will support us when we need, so knowing this helps with a more positive experience, #engagechat
A3: Leadership integrity helps to raise up school culture...the living and modelling of integrity brings strength, cohesion and commitment to school culture. #EngageChat
That energy-electricity-ethereal spirit that swirls in every nook and cranny of a school-that is generated from integrity-the sheer creativity of many minds with purpose and vision. A positive school culture is the ensemble of integrity, passion and community #engagechat
A3 We should lead by example and not words. Your school culture won’t change until others see the vision rather than making sure you can recite it. #engagechat
This is so true. A healthy, healing #JoyfulLeaders know that their words become their culture's reality. #EngageChat@DrPFrance This one made me think of you-you're always so positive
A3 When our team and stakeholders see that we are leading with integrity, they buy-in to the important work we do - this builds capacity to reach our collective vision #engagechat
A3- Leadership integrity lifts others up. Everyone wants to support a leader who has a clear vision and takes a principled route in achieving it. #engagechat
That energy-electricity-ethereal spirit that swirls in every nook and cranny of a school-that is generated from integrity-the sheer creativity of many minds with purpose and vision. A positive school culture is the ensemble of integrity, passion and community #engagechat
True that! You know where you stand with a person of integrity. You know you can trust the person do what is right even when it isn’t easy. #EngageChat
Integrity is evident to students in how they feel about teachers and administrators alike. Not sure you can have/maintain positive school culture without it. #engagechat
A3 #engagechat Great Leaders guide with their presence, their connection, their comforting nature and this breeds more integrity and more generosity of spirit and ultimately this is the foundation of a great school
A2: A leader with integrity acts with honesty, respects and values all, and takes responsibility for his/her own actions and the consequences that may follow. #engagechat
A3- Leadership integrity lifts others up. Everyone wants to support a leader who has a clear vision and takes a principled route in achieving it. #engagechat
Others in the school respect leaders with integrity, don’t respect those who don’t, and that reputation spreads outside the school and among stakeholders. #EngageChat A3
A3: Leadership integrity is directly tied to trust. If leadership doesn't show integrity, teachers won't trust them and the culture will be cold. #engagechat
A1: behaving & acting in a manner that is consistently honest throughout your decision making process even if it means your interests are not served. #engagechat
A3: Leadership integrity is directly tied to trust. If leadership doesn't show integrity, teachers won't trust them and the culture will be cold. #engagechat
Sorry I'm late, #engagechat!! When your husband says "Do you want to go grab dinner?" You jump at the chance!!
A1: Integrity means doing the right thing, even when no one is watching.
A3: The impact is massive. Leaders model the culture they cultivate. Whether you are a leader of district, school, or classroom, if you are principled and act with integrity, you set the tone for that culture. #engagechat
A3: The impact is massive. Leaders model the culture they cultivate. Whether you are a leader of district, school, or classroom, if you are principled and act with integrity, you set the tone for that culture. #engagechat
A4: Failing to follow through on commitments they've made and making decisions in a vacuum.
It all comes back to communication, especially in tough times. #EngageChat
A3: When kids are put first, the kids are happy which makes the parents happy. This helps to keep the teachers happy which keeps the admin. happy. What goes around, comes around! #engagechat
Putting oneself above the purpose-venturing away from the vision, mission, goal. When a disconnect appears that causes disenfranchisement & isolation. A positive culture requires commitment and dedication and if a leader loses sight of these things it causes a rumble #engagechat
A4: The biggest ones for me is when the admin. doesn't have the teachers' backs, doesn't listen to hear, inability to think outside the box, #engagechat
A4) I'm going to go two ways with this answer.
First the obvious. Anything where leaders gain and others don't. Especially if this is not transparent #engagechat
A4: Staffs lose trust when a leader is dishonest, selfish, power-driven, lacks a clear vision, isolates him/herself, is demanding without compassion/understanding, has a fixed mindset. #EngageChat
Here is the power of integrity:
Early in my career, I remember a person at a school made a false accusation about me (said I had screamed and belittled the person). The assistant principal asked to talk to me to me. It was my reputation that saved me. #EngageChat
A4: Whatever the process, the loss of integrity involves a personal choice. A leader's ethical compass can't be compromised without alarms going off in our heads and hearts telling us we are lost. #engagechat
A4: Staffs lose trust when a leader is dishonest, selfish, power-driven, lacks a clear vision, isolates him/herself, is demanding without compassion/understanding, has a fixed mindset. #EngageChat
A4) part 2
Where the leaders gain is at someone else's loss. Misuse of trust especially concerning when it comes to leadership in education. #engagechat
A4 Great leaders can distinguish between being a manager vs. a leader. A manager wants you to do things right, while a leader wants you to do the right thing! #engagechat
A3: The impact is massive. Leaders model the culture they cultivate. Whether you are a leader of district, school, or classroom, if you are principled and act with integrity, you set the tone for that culture. #engagechat
A4 #engagechat Trust is the mortar. Bricks the respect, relationships and common ground- with out trust there can be no foundation on which to build a community
A4 Great leaders can distinguish between being a manager vs. a leader. A manager wants you to do things right, while a leader wants you to do the right thing! #engagechat
A4: Trust is never formed if relationships are not built. Trust is lost if true dialogue, authenticity, and/or honesty is lost between the leader and those served. #EngageChat
A4 Great leaders can distinguish between being a manager vs. a leader. A manager wants you to do things right, while a leader wants you to do the right thing! #engagechat
A5: "In looking for people to hire, look for three qualities: integrity, intelligence, and energy. And if they don’t have the first one, the other two will kill you" @WarrenBuffett#engagechat
Besides leaders, I want my Ss to people of integrity, which is not easy. I tell them we all mistakes, but don’t try to lie or cover it up. Be honest. I make sure I set that example as best as I can. #EngageChat
#engagechat A word of encouragement from a teacher to a child can change a life. A word of encouragement from a spouse can save a marriage. A word of encouragement from a leader can inspire a person to reach her potential -John C. Maxwell
#engagechat A word of encouragement from a teacher to a child can change a life. A word of encouragement from a spouse can save a marriage. A word of encouragement from a leader can inspire a person to reach her potential -John C. Maxwell
MLK said "Everyone can be great because anybody can serve. All you need is a heart full of grace, a soul generated by love." If Americans want to be great, we need to serve others. If we seek to lead, we must lead with love and humility, working for justice. #WednesdayWisdom
A5: Replace "educator" with "leader" (and indeed they are). We irrigate deserts when we ensure opportunities for voices to be heard, actively listen, and empower others with agency as authors of their own journeys. https://t.co/nQXDPNJJNz#engagechat
#engagechat A word of encouragement from a teacher to a child can change a life. A word of encouragement from a spouse can save a marriage. A word of encouragement from a leader can inspire a person to reach her potential -John C. Maxwell
