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Monday November 7, 2016
8:00 PM EST
cdnedchat
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Nov 7 @ 8:02 PM EST
Welcome Back to another exciting week of
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BSchlacht
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Nov 7 @ 8:02 PM EST
Welcome Back to another exciting week of
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cdnedchat
- Moderator
Nov 7 @ 8:04 PM EST
Good evening everyone. Tonight’s
#cdnedchat
will be hosted by
@BSchlacht
and
@TheCandyDish
In reply to @BSchlacht, @TheCandyDish
cdnedchat
- Moderator
Nov 7 @ 8:04 PM EST
Please share who you are, what you teach and the #1 quality of an effective leader.
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cdnedchat
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Nov 7 @ 8:05 PM EST
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jpetersen02
- Moderator
Nov 7 @ 8:05 PM EST
James, former math teacher, tweeting from Montreal in
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- a leader needs to recognize and celebrate those smarter than him/herself
TheCandyDish
- Moderator
Nov 7 @ 8:06 PM EST
Hi Everyone, Theresa Wells-Taylor from Sherwood Park, Alberta. #1 Quality - Trustworthy
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cdnedchat
- Moderator
Nov 7 @ 8:07 PM EST
For those who are new...we do a “structured chat” with Question 1, Q1, with Answer 1, A1, to support all to participate!
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TheCandyDish
- Moderator
Nov 7 @ 8:07 PM EST
For those who are new...we do a “structured chat” with Question 1, Q1, with Answer 1, A1, to support all to participate!
#cdnedchat
BSchlacht
- Moderator
Nov 7 @ 8:07 PM EST
For those who are new...we do a “structured chat” with Question 1, Q1, with Answer 1, A1, to support all to participate!
#cdnedchat
GemTeachLead
Nov 7 @ 8:08 PM EST
Leanne from Ottawa 5/6 and resource. Lead people through change.
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cdnedchat
- Moderator
Nov 7 @ 8:09 PM EST
Tonight’s
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topic is Effective Leadership.
TheCandyDish
- Moderator
Nov 7 @ 8:09 PM EST
Hi Leanne, Great to have you join us. I love that quality of leading through change.
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In reply to @GemTeachLead
massignmenthelp
Nov 7 @ 8:10 PM EST
Top 10 Halloween Classroom Parties Snack Ideas
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#4thchat
#Admin2B
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#collabed
#TLchat
#musedchat
cdnedchat
- Moderator
Nov 7 @ 8:10 PM EST
Lets get started our first question is coming up!
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TheCandyDish
- Moderator
Nov 7 @ 8:10 PM EST
Many leaders are afraid to lead through change. They may tend to 'push' instead.
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In reply to @GemTeachLead
TheCandyDish
- Moderator
Nov 7 @ 8:11 PM EST
Q1: What do effective leaders look like today? Can you describe an effective leader?
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#leadership
TheCandyDish
- Moderator
Nov 7 @ 8:12 PM EST
Yes.
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In reply to @GemTeachLead
jpetersen02
- Moderator
Nov 7 @ 8:13 PM EST
A1: Effective leaders take time to listen, consider, then act decisively and are willing to take calculated risks.
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GemTeachLead
Nov 7 @ 8:13 PM EST
A1: Build relationships with people, make everyone feel they have meaningful contributions, celebrate successes.
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TheCandyDish
- Moderator
Nov 7 @ 8:13 PM EST
A1: Effective Leaders are willing to make the hard decisions with compassion.
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jpetersen02
- Moderator
Nov 7 @ 8:14 PM EST
Good relationships are foundational to effective leadership
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In reply to @GemTeachLead
TheCandyDish
- Moderator
Nov 7 @ 8:14 PM EST
I think it is easy to forget how important it is to just listen.
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#leadership
In reply to @jpetersen02
BSchlacht
- Moderator
Nov 7 @ 8:15 PM EST
A1. Effective leaders build trust and positive relationships with staff. They care and empower.
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AssignmentHelpN
Nov 7 @ 8:15 PM EST
How To Fail With Success
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#4thchat
#Admin2B
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#collabed
#TLchat
#musedchat
TheCandyDish
- Moderator
Nov 7 @ 8:15 PM EST
How do you think effective leaders build relationships?
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In reply to @GemTeachLead
GemTeachLead
Nov 7 @ 8:17 PM EST
They find good in each person, meet people where they are at, offer help/support, ask questions about their life.
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In reply to @TheCandyDish
robinwellshick1
Nov 7 @ 8:18 PM EST
y using "we" in the good and bad times. redirecting indiviuals not the group, building trust, getting in the trenches smetmes
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BSchlacht
- Moderator
Nov 7 @ 8:18 PM EST
Q2. How can effective leaders build relationships and trust with staff?
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TheCandyDish
- Moderator
Nov 7 @ 8:18 PM EST
That personal touch of getting to know a person means a lot.
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#leadership
In reply to @GemTeachLead
jpetersen02
- Moderator
Nov 7 @ 8:20 PM EST
A2: Being open, honest, and human with everyone. Leaders need to build relationships to build anything else
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robinwellshick1
Nov 7 @ 8:20 PM EST
A2 . by showing circling the wagons as an initial response when there is turmoil , do that 1 time and your staff never forgets
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GemTeachLead
Nov 7 @ 8:21 PM EST
A2: send less email, take a walk, talk to people!
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TTMobile_ca
Nov 7 @ 8:21 PM EST
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BSchlacht
- Moderator
Nov 7 @ 8:21 PM EST
A2. Effective Leaders must model behavior they expect from others. Be a servant leader.
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TheCandyDish
- Moderator
Nov 7 @ 8:21 PM EST
A2: Effective leaders build trust with staff by addressing issues head on. Authentic conversations and by showing genuine care.
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HMWDesign_Bot
Nov 7 @ 8:22 PM EST
HMW encourage system collaboration?
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BSchlacht
- Moderator
Nov 7 @ 8:22 PM EST
Yes collaboration is essential
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In reply to @HMWDesign_Bot
TheCandyDish
- Moderator
Nov 7 @ 8:23 PM EST
It is interesting how much a simple conversation can make a big difference.
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#leadership
GemTeachLead
Nov 7 @ 8:21 PM EST
A2: send less email, take a walk, talk to people!
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GemTeachLead
Nov 7 @ 8:23 PM EST
Yes, the Instructional Leader who doesn't forget what it is like to be in the trenches!
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In reply to @BSchlacht
TheCandyDish
- Moderator
Nov 7 @ 8:23 PM EST
Q3: How do effective leaders create positive working cultures, what strategies might they use?
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#leadership
GemTeachLead
Nov 7 @ 8:24 PM EST
Tough conversations are part of the job, but necessary!
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In reply to @TheCandyDish
magicalmaths
Nov 7 @ 8:25 PM EST
Top 10 Interactive Whiteboard Resources That Every Teacher Should Use! Interactive!
https://t.co/RZnxFFf4FQ
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#usedchat
BSchlacht
- Moderator
Nov 7 @ 8:25 PM EST
I believe that we must always be a part of the classroom.
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In reply to @GemTeachLead
jpetersen02
- Moderator
Nov 7 @ 8:25 PM EST
A3: Celebrate small mistakes as learning opportunities, and encourage thoughtful risk-taking to foster innovation.
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TheCandyDish
- Moderator
Nov 7 @ 8:25 PM EST
A3: Honest, Transparent, Culture of Collaboration.
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#leadership
jpetersen02
- Moderator
Nov 7 @ 8:25 PM EST
Basically, live the example "if you never fail, you're not learning anything new"
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TheCandyDish
- Moderator
Nov 7 @ 8:27 PM EST
many leaders are afraid to encourage risk-taking because they are afraid of the repercussions from higher above .
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In reply to @jpetersen02
BSchlacht
- Moderator
Nov 7 @ 8:27 PM EST
A3. Encourage risk taking and learn from mistakes. Mistakes are needed for growth.
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MeldrumKim
Nov 7 @ 8:27 PM EST
Trust respect and empowerment.
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EduGladiators
Nov 7 @ 8:28 PM EST
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jpetersen02
- Moderator
Nov 7 @ 8:28 PM EST
Fear is a good motivator, but it only provides extrinsic motivation. Innovation is intrinsically rewarding
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In reply to @TheCandyDish
robinwellshick1
Nov 7 @ 8:28 PM EST
A3 celebrating the individual, modeling professionalism in word, dress and deed . doing what u said u would do , on time
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GemTeachLead
Nov 7 @ 8:28 PM EST
A3: Try to identify leaders and build them up, tap into their strengths to complement yours.
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BSchlacht
- Moderator
Nov 7 @ 8:28 PM EST
Q4. How can effective leaders use celebration to support staff?
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TheCandyDish
- Moderator
Nov 7 @ 8:29 PM EST
How can a new leader encourage empowerment when the staff are afraid from the previous reign?
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In reply to @MeldrumKim
BSchlacht
- Moderator
Nov 7 @ 8:29 PM EST
Fear only lasts so long and then turns into mistrust
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In reply to @jpetersen02, @TheCandyDish
TheCandyDish
- Moderator
Nov 7 @ 8:30 PM EST
don't you find innovators will continue to push the norm. But they can also get tired from lack of support.
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In reply to @jpetersen02
jpetersen02
- Moderator
Nov 7 @ 8:30 PM EST
Yes, and yes. Innovators can't thrive in a vacuum. Leaders need to connect innovators to one another
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In reply to @TheCandyDish
TheCandyDish
- Moderator
Nov 7 @ 8:30 PM EST
Do what you said you would do. So important. People are watching.
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#leadership
In reply to @robinwellshick1
robinwellshick1
Nov 7 @ 8:30 PM EST
Authentic and genuine energy and actions will begin to dispel any previous reign of toxic. takes time
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In reply to @TheCandyDish
GemTeachLead
Nov 7 @ 8:30 PM EST
A4: Use social media to highlight good news, take time at a staff meeting and let others do the same, write thank you cards.
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MeldrumKim
Nov 7 @ 8:31 PM EST
A4 that is a difficult one. Celebrating can be disingenuous if the leader does not really know your strengths and skills.
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BSchlacht
- Moderator
Nov 7 @ 8:32 PM EST
Yes but innovators tend to be the ones who cant stop and have perseverance
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In reply to @TheCandyDish, @jpetersen02
MeldrumKim
Nov 7 @ 8:32 PM EST
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innovators will look elsewhere if their leader does not support them
In reply to @jpetersen02, @TheCandyDish
jpetersen02
- Moderator
Nov 7 @ 8:32 PM EST
If all work is celebrated equally, celebration becomes empty and pointless. Better 2 have celebration of + and - exp
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In reply to @MeldrumKim
TheCandyDish
- Moderator
Nov 7 @ 8:34 PM EST
I agree. Important to also have the conversation on how teachers like to be celebrated.
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#leadership
In reply to @MeldrumKim
BSchlacht
- Moderator
Nov 7 @ 8:34 PM EST
Genuine is key word
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In reply to @robinwellshick1, @TheCandyDish
MeldrumKim
Nov 7 @ 8:34 PM EST
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I agree James
In reply to @jpetersen02
TheCandyDish
- Moderator
Nov 7 @ 8:35 PM EST
I appreciate thank you cards,but short outs at staff meeting make me uncomfortable. Important to know staff.
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In reply to @GemTeachLead
BSchlacht
- Moderator
Nov 7 @ 8:36 PM EST
Like Twitter Lol
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In reply to @GemTeachLead
robinwellshick1
Nov 7 @ 8:36 PM EST
A4 Cake always works.
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TheCandyDish
- Moderator
Nov 7 @ 8:36 PM EST
Q5: Who is responsible for the ownership of effective leadership in your school?
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GemTeachLead
Nov 7 @ 8:37 PM EST
You are right. Especially if someone is forgotten.
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In reply to @TheCandyDish
BSchlacht
- Moderator
Nov 7 @ 8:37 PM EST
I find staff like the effort that is put into cards.
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In reply to @TheCandyDish, @GemTeachLead
TheCandyDish
- Moderator
Nov 7 @ 8:39 PM EST
A5: I want to say everyone but I do feel the superintendent plays a major role on who they put in positions.
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#leadership
robinwellshick1
Nov 7 @ 8:39 PM EST
A5 primarily, my principal but then we all have a part/ teachers , support staff, students for it to be 100%
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BSchlacht
- Moderator
Nov 7 @ 8:39 PM EST
Any trteats Lol
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In reply to @robinwellshick1
GemTeachLead
Nov 7 @ 8:40 PM EST
A5: All begins with the principal, who encourages/builds leaders, which extends to the staff.
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MeldrumKim
Nov 7 @ 8:42 PM EST
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the staff also play a critical role. It really is a delicate dance.
In reply to @GemTeachLead
robinwellshick1
Nov 7 @ 8:42 PM EST
A5 the great ones, effect everyone with their leadership everyone grws. it takes all hands on deck to let a great leader be great
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TheCandyDish
- Moderator
Nov 7 @ 8:45 PM EST
Q6: What have you learned about effective leadership from watching the
#USElections2016
?
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#leadership
BSchlacht
- Moderator
Nov 7 @ 8:45 PM EST
A5. The principal should take the lead role to bring out the effective leadership qualities in all staff.
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jpetersen02
- Moderator
Nov 7 @ 8:45 PM EST
A6: An effective leader needs to inspire. I've found the inspiration lacking or distasteful in the
#USElections2016
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GemTeachLead
Nov 7 @ 8:48 PM EST
A6: Oh boy, I'll let you know tomorrow....
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TheCandyDish
- Moderator
Nov 7 @ 8:48 PM EST
A6:You must be willing to take full responsibility for your actions if you want to build trust and relationships
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#USElections2016
BSchlacht
- Moderator
Nov 7 @ 8:48 PM EST
A6. It has reinforced me to stay away from the negative. Always try to stay positive, no put downs, value differences.
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jpetersen02
- Moderator
Nov 7 @ 8:49 PM EST
Staying focused on ways to improve, rather than on pointing out how bad things are
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In reply to @BSchlacht
robinwellshick1
Nov 7 @ 8:49 PM EST
A6 effective leadership is a fleeting, morphing entity never permanent. takes constant hustle to be effective to some never all
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GemTeachLead
Nov 7 @ 8:49 PM EST
Be really careful who you vent to! Keep it out of the building!
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In reply to @BSchlacht
jpetersen02
- Moderator
Nov 7 @ 8:50 PM EST
Very good advice. Very.
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In reply to @GemTeachLead, @BSchlacht
BSchlacht
- Moderator
Nov 7 @ 8:50 PM EST
Q7. What advice could you give to your administration to help them become even more effective leaders?
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TheCandyDish
- Moderator
Nov 7 @ 8:50 PM EST
YES!!!
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In reply to @GemTeachLead, @BSchlacht
BSchlacht
- Moderator
Nov 7 @ 8:51 PM EST
Nicely said James
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In reply to @jpetersen02
robinwellshick1
Nov 7 @ 8:52 PM EST
A7 mine your own gold in your building first. There are resources that people are willing to share on your staff.
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KathyDokis1
Nov 7 @ 8:53 PM EST
A6 Always take the high road. Be a good listener and observer to better understand the people you serve
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BSchlacht
- Moderator
Nov 7 @ 8:53 PM EST
Yes Leanne. The one you trust and outside of the building.
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In reply to @GemTeachLead
jpetersen02
- Moderator
Nov 7 @ 8:54 PM EST
This is good advice for leaders. And for followers. And for outsiders. Basically, good advice for humans.
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KathyDokis1
Nov 7 @ 8:53 PM EST
A6 Always take the high road. Be a good listener and observer to better understand the people you serve
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GemTeachLead
Nov 7 @ 8:54 PM EST
A7: Notice what people are doing, hand out compliments. Don't be afraid to do a duty, or cover a class, staff need to see that
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TheCandyDish
- Moderator
Nov 7 @ 8:54 PM EST
A7: Ask your staff what they need and truly listen with an open ear and without judgement.
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#leadership
robinwellshick1
Nov 7 @ 8:55 PM EST
A7 be on the same team as the people you serve
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BSchlacht
- Moderator
Nov 7 @ 8:55 PM EST
A7. Learn as much from the wisdom of your staff as you can.
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KathyDokis1
Nov 7 @ 8:55 PM EST
A7 take the time to notice what people are doing. Actions speak louder than words.
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TheCandyDish
- Moderator
Nov 7 @ 8:56 PM EST
Thank you for joining our
#cdnedchat
tonight!
cdnedchat
- Moderator
Nov 7 @ 8:56 PM EST
Thank you for joining our
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tonight!
GemTeachLead
Nov 7 @ 8:56 PM EST
How would you do this?
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In reply to @TheCandyDish
TheCandyDish
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Nov 7 @ 8:56 PM EST
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Nov 7 @ 8:56 PM EST
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Nov 7 @ 8:57 PM EST
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TheCandyDish
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Nov 7 @ 8:57 PM EST
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BSchlacht
- Moderator
Nov 7 @ 8:57 PM EST
Yes, the ones you serve.
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In reply to @robinwellshick1
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Nov 7 @ 8:57 PM EST
Be sure to follow some of the new friends you met here tonight at
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TheCandyDish
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Nov 7 @ 8:57 PM EST
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TheCandyDish
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Nov 7 @ 8:57 PM EST
Continue the PLN conversation using the
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Nov 7 @ 8:57 PM EST
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jpetersen02
- Moderator
Nov 7 @ 8:58 PM EST
Thanks everyone for a great
#cdnedchat
. See you next time, if the world still exists after Tuesday!
BSchlacht
- Moderator
Nov 7 @ 8:58 PM EST
Yes Kathy it is all about your actions.
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In reply to @KathyDokis1
cdnedchat
- Moderator
Nov 7 @ 8:58 PM EST
Looking forward to
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in two weeks. See you then.
TheCandyDish
- Moderator
Nov 7 @ 8:58 PM EST
Looking forward to
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in two weeks. See you then.
TheCandyDish
- Moderator
Nov 7 @ 8:59 PM EST
Meet with them one on one.
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In reply to @GemTeachLead
GemTeachLead
Nov 7 @ 8:59 PM EST
@TheCandyDish
@bSchlat
Thanks to you both!
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In reply to @TheCandyDish, @BSchlat