#leadupchat Archive
#leadupchat focuses on school leadership broadly, culture, changing paradigms, and the growth mindset. It's an Ed movement focused on Leadership, Culture, Growth and Shifts on Saturdays at 8:30am CST, founded by Jeff Veal (@heffrey) and Nathan Lang (@nalang1).
Saturday August 20, 2016
Good Morning Danielle, a K teacher in Arizona.
Jenn, in California. Ready for a great morning of Good Morning!
Brett from Texas, happy to be here - just hope I can help the ball club!!
Good morning - itโs great to join the convo this beautiful summer morning! Linda, Assistant Principal, Long Island NY
Great to see so many friends here, some new! Jeff, co-founder of w/ , and a MS Admin in Frisco, TX.
Morning tribe! Pumped that is joining us as guest! Thxful 4 being our most excellent mod today at
Good morning . Eric, Principal in north central Kansas.
Matt, Houston, teacher learner leader. Good morning!
Ryan Rismiller, HS AP, Marion, Ohio
MORNING!! Thanks for joining us and adding to our leverage as leaders!
Good morning ! Chris, HS Principal in Central Iowa. Ready to roll this morning.
Good morning . Brant, MS Principal from Wyoming
Matt from IL excited to push my thinking with this crew!
Coffee in hand, and ready to chat! Sam from KS! 9-10 ELA teacher.
Good Morning! Donna from Illinois
Good morning Tim, from suburbs of Chicago!
This guy helps me leverage my leadership! https://t.co/KEwBehbMgp
Good morning . Eric, Principal in north central Kansas.
G'morning! Cris, AP at in south TX!
- Welcome!! You will love it!!
Good morning tribe So excited to be here to learn with/from you and
Hi! It's Tom the voice of https://t.co/V5ES3iCy4s . Previous principal, always educator. Glad to be here with my PLN!
Good morning ! Latoya, transformational leader in beautiful SC here to learn from some amazing folks! Coffee in hand!
Hello I'm Michelle, from Oregon, getting ready for a new year!
Morning, Cristobal! Thanks for helping leverage our leadership in !
Cyndi, elementary principal, Walled Lake, MI.
Morning! Bethany from Arkansas. Excited about hosting today!
5th grade teacher from Buhler, Kansas. Aspiring admin looking for growth with all of you.
Hi Becky, elementary principal in Monmouth, IL. Opening Day is Monday!
Good Morning. John, Director of Edtech from San Diego Area.
Too of the morning from the Jersey Shore exit 63 Mike 2nd grade T
Welcome to Mile! Excited to have you join in!
Hey Linda! Welcome to a great this morning. Would love some sunshine right now.
morning sir! Hows the new gig?
Good Morning! Angelo, High School Principal in North Carolina! Excited about learning and about teachers coming back this week!
Good morning, ! Beth in Central Iowa, ready to chat with you.
Good morning ya'll! Zach Peterson, Columbus, Ohio
Morning - Lena Marie, MS AP from MA joining this morning!
leverage has officially STARTED with Latoya in the mix!
Morning Josh! Great to have you here. Your day 1 starts Monday. Can't wait to hear about it.
Good morning Laura here Principal from rainy Wisconsin! Looking to get my learn on!
Good morning Tom! Have you started school? Monday?
Yes, I'm looking forward to it. ๐
Good morning ! Excited to join the conversation once again. :) Marci, Education Consultant from Utah
Paula, instructional coach from N Houston, iced tea in hand!
Paul from NJ - Reflective thinker, educational gamechanger. Excited to grow with
Good morning! Demetrius, Elementary AP in Oakland, CA
Top of the morning from the Jersey Shore exit 63 Mike 2nd grade T
Good morning . Georgia, from Colorado joining you.
Hi, everyone. I'm Alex Forero, teaching at an international school in Colombia. Ready to learn!
Good to see you today Ryan! Welcome to
Hey Latoya! hope you've had a great week!
Michele Hill dropping in from So. NJ
Good morning to both of you! Ready to learn!
Good morning Supt from KS
when Ryan's here, I feel like it's time for ! He's Warrior. I'm Macho.
when Ryan's here, I feel like it's time for ! He's Warrior. I'm Macho.
Heather, Learning Technologies Coach from Burleson,
Excited to see everyone this A.M. Josh from TN.
Good morning. Patricia, 12th grade dean, tweeting in from CT
Top of the morning! Donna, TX, hybrid lead learner - EC/PreK director + dyslexia interventionist
It is a pleasure to be among so many education thought leaders this morning. Thank you for letting us join the conversation.
Good Morning How is your year going?
Chris Duane frm NJ- Sooo happy I'm getting my mojo going 4 this new school year! Tk summer for a brk & my engines are revving!
MORNING, Sandee! Thanks for adding to our capital this morning and ALWAYS!
Good morning . I'm a Kinder teacher in north Texas excited to learn and grow in my first year teaching.
thank you sir! Love starting Saturday mornings with
Good morning Make today wonderful...just be careful with the coffee. I am Michael for Texas. https://t.co/KUroCcHbY2
Good Morning! I had a great week. Hope you had a great week as well.
jeez you get up early on a Saturday Ben! the early bird gets to tweet I guess
Q1 coming in ONE minute!!!
Happy Saturday
Michele popping in from Michigan.
Can't wait for our Ss to return to school in a few weeks!
Great to learning this morning! Kathy from Westminster CO
Great morning to my tribe!
Q1 coming in ONE minute!!!
Good to see ya Latoya. I need some more coffee! What a week and so glad to be with all of you.
Randy from TN, and I'm inexplicably tired. Wait, I stayed up watching TV when I should've gone to bed. Nevermind. Good morning!
Love joining on Saturday mornings. Meredith joining from Marco Island, FL - Intervention Specialist
BUSY! has some awesome stuff going on so its been fun! you?
Morning ! Joe, Supt in WI. Ready to go!
Thanks and good morning to you- so excited to get going!
I grew up off Exit 100a! Welcome to !
Good morning all! Jumping in just a bit late, Kara 6th grade teacher from Hutchinson, Ks.
is in the house! This guy helps leverage my leadership daily!!!
Great that you are here Randall. You always bring it to
Good morning ! I'm an instructional coach in Kansas City.
Just spent the prechat time scheduling Evals & catching up on Emails
Hey NJ! We're rockin' it this morning!
Good morning everyone! Gabriela ELA teacher from south Texas.
Loving the new adventure and learning so much! https://t.co/LS6WjhV0np
BUSY! has some awesome stuff going on so its been fun! you?
Good morning, ! Dan from FL here!
Welcome Becky! Great to see you at
Good morning! Steven, a Middle School Assistant Principal from Missouri
Good morning, brother! Great to see you!
Join us at edcampOU on 10-15 at Oakland U. Day filled w lrning & wrk on Design Thinking2 future schls https://t.co/JjfDBZu0WW
Good morning, Debbie from CA, dropping in for the first time.
I spent it hanging out with students so it was awesome
You are up early! We are glad you did! Welcome to
Hi Cindy Emerson- principal and lead learner from Vero beach Fl
Hey Tribe! Rachel from Wyoming...only a little late!
Morning, Kara! Fellow and a parent! Talk about leveraging leadership! https://t.co/yeolLZ0Ep1
Good morning all! Jumping in just a bit late, Kara 6th grade teacher from Hutchinson, Ks.
Hey Adam- I teach 5th too and love American History! Oh, yea!
Great morning to you my friend! Let's do this!
Good morning sir! Great to have you join in this crazy good convo today.
That's like the Justice League of educators!
Good morning everyone! Gabriela ELA teacher from Santa Rosa, Texas.
great to see the tribe out!
I'm heading over in a few minutes, easterly winds means great beach day.
So excited to be here with - tuning in from the Pacific Northwest.
Good morning Michelle, principal from Saskatchewan, Canada jumping in.
always fun. Not the only one.
My morning just got upgraded to -->Joe is here ๐๐ผ๐
Good morning to you! Thanks for hosting!
Thanks Jeff. Look forward to every week.
A1. Involving others. Others abilities, likes, talents, should be leveraged for a greater impact. Facilitate a team of ldrship
Hey bro! Welcome and glad you could add to the group capital here at
Hey Michael-loved all the pics these last couple of weeks you're posting
Morning everyone. Vicki King. Principal in IL
A1: Genuine care. Leading from the heart, being available and consistent.
Good morning Rain ruined my outside twitter chat time. Glad I can be here today.
well hello there friend! Yup ending my hiatus today!
Start week 5 on Monday!---yr. round---we're rockin and rollin waitin' for the rest of the world
thanks for leveraging our influence beyond our borders!
A1: Best leverage is PURPOSE. Staying focused on our why.
A1: The best leverage is the teacher leaders around me. They get things done!
A1: Not just finding the levers, but those with the greatest impact - otherwise initiative fatigue.
https://t.co/9td2zVw02X
Karmen here-Principal in Waco, TX. Ready to get in the game and move campus forward!
A1 best lever as leader - providing room & support for risk taking
A1: My best lever as a leader is to be passionate. Walk the talk and you'll never walk alone.
A1: building meaningful relationships with Ss and Ts takes little effort and has a huge impact on learning!
Welcome to both of you! Rachel so glad you are back! We missed you.
A1 Strong relationships are the best leverage I have.
Agree, listening is first base!
Learning and connecting this sat morning before hitting the sandbar
I was born in Red Bank and grew up in Atlantic Highlands, we were always in and around the exit 100a area.
Absolutely! That's why 5th grade is near and dear to my heart
RGV representing! Glad you could join us!
Kathy is here to learn with the best :-)
I thought you were talking coffee until I saw that the godfather was in the house! https://t.co/qSSCMSfX0Q
My morning just got upgraded to -->Joe is here ๐๐ผ๐
A1- TRUST. If trust runs both ways & student learning is our focus, awesome things will happen for kids
Good morning,
Checking in from Nebraska. Week one in the books. Ready for some Saturday PD
Morning ! Wish I could stick around this morning. Will have to check out the feed later.
A1 Leading from the heart. Being visible. Showing enthusiasm every day!
A1-Encouragement! People will do about anything if they truly know you care about them.
A1) Relationships have the longest reach!
A1: being real, being present, letting my Ss and Ts get to know me and me get to know them
A1) The best leverage you can have as a leader is positive relationships. Start building them from day one. Team attitude.
A1 it is those personal connections and relationships you have with people. That makes everything go.
A1: Relationships that support nonjudgmental acceptance of new staff-History can be a onesided story--be open to the other side
A1 building rapport w/Ss and getting to understand their educational and personal needs
https://t.co/K1aV4bqBDO
A1. Involving others. Others abilities, likes, talents, should be leveraged for a greater impact. Facilitate a team of ldrship
A1: Listening. We need to leverage our FREE ability to be a good listener.
A1-after a great session with my best method is becoming the first follower behind great Ts
A1. Hmmm...what's my best lever as a leader? My curiosity, my drive to stay current, push for collaboration & collective effort
Hey!!!! What's up LG!?!?!?! Hope all is well.
Absolutely, kids know when you are being fake! https://t.co/52eo5brYAa
A1: My best lever as a leader is to be passionate. Walk the talk and you'll never walk alone.
A1: Sticking to goals, and trusting others.
A1 Relationships built on trust, honesty, and genuine caring.
Better late than never! Good morning! ๐
Hi all! I'm Joslyn, instructional coach in Illinois
Very thoughtful point, Ben - culture is not about the speeches that open school - itโs about what we do.
So AWESOME! I hope you share your edventures- You may want to connect w another K teacher
A1) We can't do everything, so let's do the few things that have the greatest impact, really well.
A1. Knowing others passions. This is great leverage when you lead from the edge & empower someone to lead w/passion.
A2 Being in classrooms, halls, lunch and recess talking to Ts and Ss - Mobile desk! Be in the know! https://t.co/SLxQOpEYbr
A1: Vision, Listen, empower, support. Build a culture for natural leaders to lead to the vision.
A1) Trust. If you trust Ts to do what's best for kids and let them do it, you will see maximum gain. https://t.co/8FQkztawTn
Yes! And best of all, it is fun! Relationships = results. You nailed it ! https://t.co/KnedCWZzvI
A1: building meaningful relationships with Ss and Ts takes little effort and has a huge impact on learning!
A1: Joy and passion. May not reduce the work, but energizes a culture to work. Make it "Not work"
like the idea of leveraging listening & empowering others to do the same
A1: Best lever as a leader? Your people! Build a culture that attracts the best. Grow capacity through distributed leadership
I couldn't agree more! https://t.co/H4OeWlFccl
A1: The best leverage is the teacher leaders around me. They get things done!
On my way to a meeting, so I have to watch from a far. Love you guys!
A1 lead by example, show what's possible before asking others to join you, then assisting as they do join you
A1: take the risks and make mistakes to show it's ok to try new things
Collective curiosity = collective effort = collective efficacy. 1.57 effect size! Serious stuff! https://t.co/g4Xr35yhem
A1. Hmmm...what's my best lever as a leader? My curiosity, my drive to stay current, push for collaboration & collective effort
I'll be working with a campus in your neck of the woods next week!
A1: being in the arena together!
A1: Shared leadership - involving others, finding their passion, providing ways for individuals to contribute to the whole
A1: Leading with Questions
A1 I must first establish trust or attempts at leverage are futile.
I've missed you! Glad wedding chaos is over and my Saturday's are back to normal
To create greater levels of org learning, innovation-cognitive load management must be a consideredโฆ https://t.co/BRGIQ2XQrK
A1)The best leverage I have is our mutual concern for the best interest in the Ss we serve. We are a team; we work together.
yes-its the day to day people see that build it-live it or lose it https://t.co/HXi51NlrYT
Very thoughtful point, Ben - culture is not about the speeches that open school - itโs about what we do.
A1-Our best leverage as leaders is asking motivating questions promoting deep thinking. My fav question:
https://t.co/ObaXGydB6v
A1: Best leverage? Building strong relationships.
you got the time right. :) Welcome Steven
A1-When students know you care...no need for BUY-IN....they take OWNERSHIP of their learning https://t.co/2IdkiguWCn
A1:Building Relationships with Ts, Ss, and Ps. Ppl have to know you care before they start anything
A1: Collaboration with Leadership teams, grade level teams, PLCs, and PLNs. Smile and Listen https://t.co/DCg6RVlZxc
A1. I'm always trying to push and stroke concurrently so that I get the best work from the team. Excellence is the expectation!
A1 Establishing and maintaining supportive, trusting, and honest relationships!
A1: Visibility and availability.
Yes! Trust is so critical! You need to believe in others.
Listening is a huge lever. Understand, then be understood.
A1: Good morning, I teach ELA in Central Texas. Refocusing our conversations on students first is a powerful lever for success.
absolutely! I think TEAM is the way no one can go forward alone
A1 building trusting relationships! Allows most opportunity for growth together!
So true. Starts with people always!
THIS! Trust is developed through relationships. Matching our actions with our words. Owning mistakes. https://t.co/xy4z8iF23a
A1 I must first establish trust or attempts at leverage are futile.
A1-Create a culture that we are in this together. It takes a village.
Oh, absolutely! Goes hand in hand with building relationships with the kids!
A1: Listening and being open to feedback goes a long way.
A1) Instructionally, our biggest lever is ongoing formative assessment including high quality feedback and follow up.
I always say relationships and communication are key to success in any endeavor.
It's a close call for me- love them both for different reasons!
A1 growth mindset and the power of YET
A1 The people within the org who are invested in, and have been apart of developing the vision/goal are my best leverage.
Absolutely. If you know other people's passions, you can help them act upon them.
so true keep things aligned
A1 removing fear from the process of change, modeling helps enormously, tell me to do something I panic, show me I relax
A1: building relationships. Treat everyone as a person and not just a tool for learning! Teach the whole person!
A1b strong culture is create with trust-safe spaces-respect & open honest dialogue-small levers that move the big lever
A1: Connections and Relationships. Every. Single. Time. Genuine and authentic...easily gives you the most leverage.
A1: Great thing for our faculty: "Teacher Oaths." Connects Ts to core values and identifies mutual commitments and expectations.
I love the idea of FAILING FORWARD. Adding "YET" to our vocabulary is so important!
Homer from Brett Phipps! That's the leverage I'm talking about! https://t.co/P3c4DjqFOY
A1: Shared leadership - involving others, finding their passion, providing ways for individuals to contribute to the whole
Critical point. Doesn't make a difference what "lever" you have if you're not with the people you serve.
couldn't agree more - it empowers Ts & Ss
A1: Encouragement & Support. When I'm there to encourage Ts to take that risk & support them if they fall it goes a long way.
Yes! Trust is paramount! It is amazing what is accomplished when "what's best for kids" is first in that trust.
A1 Make decisions with the best teachers in mind. https://t.co/l4of4SMJos
A1 The people within the org who are invested in, and have been apart of developing the vision/goal are my best leverage.
A1: Minimize dissatisfiers, maximizes creative energy. Find the leaders. Empower. https://t.co/shJpNX2EuA
A1: Joy and passion. May not reduce the work, but energizes a culture to work. Make it "Not work"
A1 Surround yourself with like-minded people; the ones that lift you up and push you. Make positive energy contagious.
A1 relationships with all! When school community knows you are vested...that is powerful
Kristi Hinze signing in from Brenham!
Curiosity fuels the passion for me. https://t.co/3bBMIXVxzt
A1. Hmmm...what's my best lever as a leader? My curiosity, my drive to stay current, push for collaboration & collective effort
Love this answer! Learning is easy, because it's fun. Hopefully others follow as we lead by learning!
A1: understanding relationships. Knowing strengths of your teams
A1: Relationships. Relationships. Relationships. Without that, we've got nothing.
Too often we focus on the partsโฆwithout seeing the wholes.
no doubt! Sam, GOOD MORNING! Missed ya earlier.
squeezing Summer like its a towel that got wet! We go back Sept 1, kids Sept 6
Zachโs right about the value of failure - so what really happens when leaders fail in your system?
To know 100% that the people I lead are with me for a purpose-so we can push each other to another level.
100%. Change cooperation to collaboration. Change from teacher to lead learner. We are ALL....humans.
A1: There is no leverage without relationships.
Love the fact that you refer to them as 'people you serve' That's a great lever right there.
A1) Learned that personal lever is ideation. Second is my relational lever. I l believe strongly in operating out of strengths.
A1: Levers include relationships, willingness to be lead learner, always putting students first.
EXACTLY. If I don't know that your heart is in the right place, I don't know where you're coming from.
A1: Relationships. "Nobody cares how much you know until they know how much you care." Consideration is key.
Yeah I am loving their support
A1 embedded with the learning community
A1: Being nice takes so little effort, but always gets big results. Next best things: jeans passes or food.
Critical point. One way to remove fear is to applaud failure and encourage people to try again!
A1: Love, serve and care for all those in our influence. Assist, coach and encourage talents of others
No run this morning due to the heavy rain, so I get to participate in .
Power of YET! https://t.co/E13P9mzkWT
I love the idea of FAILING FORWARD. Adding "YET" to our vocabulary is so important!
Q2: Coming in ONE minute!
Q2: Coming in ONE minute!
Good morning to you too my friend! Our meetup will be epic when it happens!
No greater capital than HUMAN capital! It always come down to us as compassionate . https://t.co/9F2fR2m2Jz
Best lever as leader? Decisions about people--the talent that forms my core team & how I invest in their growth
I point out MY failure early and often. It's important to model a growth mindset so Ss know it's safe!
Is there a tool that can help determine this? I think it might be a good staff meeting activity... https://t.co/5nPx6WAaAz
A1) Learned that personal lever is ideation. Second is my relational lever. I l believe strongly in operating out of strengths.
Yes! Ss need to be able to fail forward! "I don't have it YET, but I will get there!" https://t.co/VBl8S62rNl
I love the idea of FAILING FORWARD. Adding "YET" to our vocabulary is so important!
A1b: My postivity and unwavering belief that we must make things better.
so true! Relationships are critical
A1 Building relationships, culture, trust and knowing trust doesn't happen over night, it's earned
So true! Reminds us of Lincoln on Leadership: Get Out of the Office and Circulate Among the Troops. https://t.co/9K9YYib5oN
A2 Being in classrooms, halls, lunch and recess talking to Ts and Ss - Mobile desk! Be in the know! https://t.co/SLxQOpEYbr
A1. Relationships. Connections. Trust. Rally around our mission - team effort.
Yes, Strength Finders is a research based tool.
With great relationships, everything becomes possible.
A1: Being present, listening, and following through everyday can go a long way to creating student success.
Lucky us, man! Thanks for adding to the leadership leverage here, Matt! https://t.co/umKxCUDrkM
No run this morning due to the heavy rain, so I get to participate in .
A1-Relationships and shared leadership
YES! fill the emotional bank account-withdrawls become less stressful 4 families-need positive balance https://t.co/RhF9ztikT6
Woa...so true. The climate of trust underlies it all!
that'll preach. We need to know ourselves first!
feeling so blessed to be a part of this innovative team with a leader that walks the talk
Good morning, ! Chi from FL here. A1 Greater impact made with relationships, communication, and appreciation.
Service. Serve those you lead. Be the example.
A1: Be inspired by the strengths in the tribe, not threatened. Amplify others' voices rather than silence them
A1: AUTHENTICITY. You have to actually love the teachers, love the students, and love your job.
A1: Building relationships- through support, trust, positive attitude, and investing.
Yes! And as educators we can never forget the WHO
A1 Daily attitude communicates character, purpose, & motivation of a leader. Bring it everyday! https://t.co/a0tu3q4eMS
A1 A sense of humor helps too. We laugh a lot at my school. Dance. Sing. Have fun!
Awwwwww you made me smile even before coffee!
Lead by being true to you! This is easy & honors your integrity. Follow your passions & others may follow theirs. Kids too.
A2: We must distinguish between โstatistical significanceโ and โpractical significance.โ
https://t.co/9td2zVw02X
A1-You can overcome any challenge with strong relationships and a good school culture .
A1: connecting with teachers is essential and also letting your passion for students and education shine everyday!
Yes it will! Hear my Vox? HAVE to know more 'bout the salted wife! LOL Teaching Jamestown coming up soon!
A2: Not sure just yet, but just suggested a tool called Strength Finders. I'm going to check it out :)
I think it is also important as a leader to know when and how to ask for help.
good morning friend so glad to see you this morning and thank you!
A2. Frame the lever around the WHY. If you use this lever, what action would you expect to see? Is it the action Ss need?
awesome chat to join this morning
A1: empowering others to be decision makers. Not all decisions need to be run through the principal. Permission granted
Danny, you're talking my talk right here. Passion must be balanced by authenticity! https://t.co/iEwurDACU2
A1: AUTHENTICITY. You have to actually love the teachers, love the students, and love your job.
Thereโs no greater lever for change than a disruptive mindset & our conversations. Itโs where our idea of possible is expandedโฆ
A2 taking risks as a leader lets us find levers that work for us and our entire learning team focus on purpose & intent
Love Sinek's work. Daniel Pink in DRIVE underscores the idea we need to spend more time on why than how. https://t.co/B9Eu29xjQ4
You just put the 140 characters I just tweeted into one great word! Authenticity. Yes.
our system needs to shift from photo mentality of one moment captured to a video mentality that captures progress
A2: By being intentional, purposeful with all we do.
A2: Levers are determined by timing, place, stakeholders, culture, & sense of urgency
Hey Elliot if you want to participate in the chat use the hashtag in your tweets.
A2. Be purposeful when engaging the levers. Reflect and proactive, it's better than being rushed and reactive.
1. I love that you said "I don't know"
2. Strength Finders and are credible sources
Good morning ! Shelly in KS - great start to our school year this week!
A2: by building relationships and really getting 2know ur staff and Ss! Find what motivates them all n culture will b authentic
A2: Ultimately the lever we should use is "What is best for our Ss"
Drive, value, team, authenticity....so many descriptors for leverage! Love it!
A2: ILPs (Individualized Leadership Plan)
- What is your passion/strength?
- How can you contribute to us all?
A2-starts with relationships....I get to know my classroom leaders and adjust from there
A2 take time 2 ask Qs & gain feedback from all involved-otherwise you spend time running around pulling too many levers
This EXACTLY! I am completely willing to blow up my friends' Twitter feed for this (they should be here anyway!)
A2: Reflection is key. As leaders we have to identify what's working vs. what's not & then get out of the way and let it happen.
A2 Those levers that will reinforce or promote school's mission & our vision w/ greater clarity are most effective.
A2-Pull the levers that are about the kids. Make your decisions on what is best for the children.
Consider the needs of your school/organization. Where are there opportunities to build collective efficacy?
A2: Teacher voice is critical. We need to ask trusted teacher leaders what is working, what they value in our leadership.
A2 Passion, I believe it can happen! I need help and can't do it alone minded mindset
Love this! Have you read The Influencer?
yes! Kids can tell, teachers can tell, families can tell. If it's not your passion, you can't fake it.
agreed but we must also love the challenges. The obstacles and interruptions are our job.
A1 We look for greatest area of need & possibility for impact; at times, we try to achieve an early win https://t.co/1iyKwvql5t
A2) Evaluating research, such as Hattie's effect size.
Yes! Know your people! https://t.co/MO5XR5Z4h3
A2: by building relationships and really getting 2know ur staff and Ss! Find what motivates them all n culture will b authentic
Thanks. I have ideas, but have never really been purposeful about this before. Thank goodness for :) https://t.co/nfMhP6LCDp
1. I love that you said "I don't know"
2. Strength Finders and are credible sources
A2: The main level should always be focused on student learning.
A2 Reflecting and evaluating on what has worked the best in other situations is a great place to start.
A2 If it yields confidence and competence.
I agree! We can't take ourselves too seriously!
A2: Having your finger on the pulse of people and the organization helps make the decisions, and listening to others.
A2: Every push/initiaitve is a lever to move a larger goal.
A1. I'm also pretty passionate about my work. I think it's easy to see it and feel it when you talk to me. It helps fuel me!
A2: Consider the needs of your school/organization. Where are there opportunities to build collective efficacy?
Oh, Brant- it's really cool! It's always great to learn a little more about yourself
We live in a world where the โleversโ are constantly changingโฆitโs in seeing the shift from โbestโ practice to โnextโ practice.
A2 Levers are weird. Give your people slightly more trust than you're comfortable with. Let them run it https://t.co/Tc8UUQB7TY
A2: Which lever will have the greatest impact on the kids?!
Big fan of the Strength Finders and Now Discover a Your Strengths. And absolutely the leadership of
A2: When you really know & connect w/ Ts, you know what drives them. I like badges, but our Ts woudn't buy that.
Great tool-determine strengths of team & build from there https://t.co/L2tnQCWMLE
A2: Not sure just yet, but just suggested a tool called Strength Finders. I'm going to check it out :)
A2) Listening to our stakeholder groups. What is important to them should be important to leaders.
A2: There is an abundance of research on what works in education. Educators must take responsibility to know what impacts most
A2: One of my core guiding elements to any levers I activate is "will this continue to place kids first?"
Hope I don't have RT limit today. With in the house, dropping brilliance, it's hard not to RT!
- EXACTLY, Dr. P - if the best looking โprogramsโ donโt yield confidence and competence, they are just a show.
HERE it is- https://t.co/F0v6ZJZgsH
A2: Levers are determined by timing, place, stakeholders, culture, & sense of urgency
I told you. You say amazing stuff.
A2: By truly knowing your audience and listening to understand instead of solely to respond.
Hi, late frm Pittsburgh, A2 build relationshps, understd needs, reflect and eval, make changes as needed,
A2: the levers that make things better for kids are the ones that matter most
A2 Common thread in the brilliant answers...
Effective leaders reflect on what worked, what didn't, & take action.
A2: Any leverage we can muster should always be used to support what is best for students.
A2 I go on 2 tract path, 1 is what can get done quickly/easily & other is what is the most important, like paying my bills
A2: levers that are most valuable change on the situation. Knowing who to call on to provide the best for community is critical.
Good Morning everyone! Happy Saturday! I'm Abbi from Iowa joining in a little late!โค๏ธ
A2: Teachers MUST know their students ... and principals MUST know their teachers.
A2B: We also have to remember that people's motivations differ, have to differentiate with those motivations
A2: The levers that involve people hold greater value than the ones that focus on programs...start with people first.
A2: listening to the hum in the hallways...knowing what your stakeholders (Ts, Ss, Ps) need
A2: The growth would be I'm never looking for short term impact. Find the levers that will outlive your leadership
"Keep Leverage Weird." A new motto maybe? Sorry. Spent last weekend in Austin, TX. https://t.co/QVN5YaYwRB
A2 Levers are weird. Give your people slightly more trust than you're comfortable with. Let them run it https://t.co/Tc8UUQB7TY
A2)If you have a clear vision in mind about where you want to go and you build relationships, the choice levers are clear.
A2) Focus on the 3 Ps -- People, Purpose, Partnerships
A2: it's about people not programs. Use the levers that will have the highest impact on the people you serve.
A2. Deciding on which levers to push means knowing the situation well & in full. Must know what you're trying to accomplish 1st!
A1 Delegate authority. Then you can focus on overall while leveraging individual talents.
A2) always important to keep in mind good things vs best things. We can choke on opportunity. Must differentiate and know best.
A2 Students are my passions, they help me decided which lever to pull for what purpose "the why"
Just added those to others by
A2 working with teacher leaders, listening to them, understanding what our students need, then taking action
Great point...& for what are we ready...for what do we have the capacity...for what is there ownership https://t.co/mHHGan6hcQ
A2: Levers are determined by timing, place, stakeholders, culture, & sense of urgency
A2) Leaders have to use levers that have buy in & people behind https://t.co/4aKh0Z2ah1 leadership, not single minded.
A2: If I've empowered my Ts, communication leverages their efforts by connection and synergy https://t.co/YyGHNp7RFF
great way to involve by asking and expecting contribution back
YES!
People > Programs
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A2: The levers that involve people hold greater value than the ones that focus on programs...start with people first.
Boom! Simple & honest! Love it!
Levers are used for what: rocks, heavy widgets?? We are talking about people right??
A2: sounds simple, but comes down to doing what's best for kids. Relationships definitely come first.
Yes & recognize the effect might not be instant too many times we expect magic to happen over night https://t.co/EYnhWCfzOR
A2. Frame the lever around the WHY. If you use this lever, what action would you expect to see? Is it the action Ss need?
A1b Allow co-leaders in Ed to lead and have autonomy in classes and grade levels or subjects
A2: Pick leverage points that will empower those around you. Conversations that lead to their ownership moving forward
A2: When considering your levers, narrow your focus by selecting the lever that will have the greatest impact on the work.
A2) Pulling the right lever only happens when you listen to people and understand the situation https://t.co/3MqSeXZPB4
A2: Is there 1 lever that'll move all Ts? Differentiate! Just like we do w/ Ss. Free workshop for some & coffee for others
So tough. Does best level depend on the solution we're seeking at the time?
A2. Once I analyze the situation, then I decide which levers to push. Sometimes it requires more than one to get the WIN!
- Thanks!! We often miss that step!!
Yes, clarity before competence; make sure we understand the problem before we try to solve the problem https://t.co/mU8h2ZybXG
A2)If you have a clear vision in mind about where you want to go and you build relationships, the choice levers are clear.
Get to know your students' names and interests! Teachers and parents notice! Stay connected with all stakeholders.
A2: I feel weird talking about people as levers. I know it is a strategy and a thought process. Just odd.
A2 If I listen to Ss, Ps and colleagues, I will know which lever to pull when
A2: It's all about empowering others, so which leverage will do that the best at this time?
Yes so true!! We need to be mindful of this so we don't lose sight of what matters! https://t.co/FECabkMEcL
Yes & recognize the effect might not be instant too many times we expect magic to happen over night https://t.co/EYnhWCfzOR
A2. Frame the lever around the WHY. If you use this lever, what action would you expect to see? Is it the action Ss need?
Absolutely! Relationships and students!
Do you need a coach for this or can leaders self assess to be effective?
A2: How does it best serve humanity?
A2: Cultural awareness helps me navigate. Working within established norms is the 1st way change them https://t.co/JrytvtkV6u
Is Todd Whitaker in the chat this morning? Oh, wait.It's the other brilliant Todd I know! Morning, bro! https://t.co/gXdZNSLXGV
A2: The levers that involve people hold greater value than the ones that focus on programs...start with people first.
A2: Get to know the people around you. A solid relationship is the best lever!
A2 I don't know that I need to know all the best levers when I surround myself w/ ppl who do w/in my org & PLN/Tribes like
I've started changing the wording on my rubrics. Instead of a "bad" level, it says "Not there yet." https://t.co/nN7gZu6xIk
I love the idea of FAILING FORWARD. Adding "YET" to our vocabulary is so important!
Agree. The the right lever is only pulled when we take time to understand.
A2: know your people. Answer is going to vary based off the person, environment and needs of the moment
- I think the leverage can be profoundly respectful, because it focuses people on a few things .
Bam! and my lead up tribe! https://t.co/75gk925oIw
A2: Teacher voice is critical. We need to ask trusted teacher leaders what is working, what they value in our leadership.
A2 when we see Ss growth academically and personally, you know you are in the right track
A2 again, it goes back to people....know your tribe, their strengths, weaknesses, etc and move from there
Agreed! My ideas might be great, but if I don't check in with the people who implement...problems. https://t.co/nXvzxATNpE
A2 take time 2 ask Qs & gain feedback from all involved-otherwise you spend time running around pulling too many levers
A2b)Trust me, if the choice you make doesn't align or you have not invested in building relationships, lever won't budge at all.
Love it! https://t.co/301nXGwKQ1
A2: It's all about empowering others, so which leverage will do that the best at this time?
A2: A leader's Situational Awareness correlates w/ directional leverage.
Whats most effective? Shotgun method:try them all & see what sticks!
List of activities I've used:
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Me too. However, the power for change lies within our people. Invest in them.
A2: Creating our own action research, based on formative data, should drive our continued focus. Design it, try it, measure it.
Yes - If students are helping you drive decisions in your school, you have to find a way to hear their voice.
A1. Lead with questions and being a good example
A2 Focus on the goal at hand, and select the right tool for the job.
but act before your evaluation becomes insignificant.
A2 - Esse quam videri - which levers help us follow through to be & provide what's best for Ss
- I'll second the recommendation. StrengthsFinder is a great tool.
No. Systemic importance trumps right now urgency. Who agrees? https://t.co/IADcvaN4CN
So tough. Does best level depend on the solution we're seeking at the time?
this is one that I learned the hard way!
Yes! Content with Ss will go much farther if relationships and trust are built first! https://t.co/s4mB3Eplau
A2: The levers that involve people hold greater value than the ones that focus on programs...start with people first.
Yes, empowering others to become leaders! https://t.co/li2dUysuwZ
A2: It's all about empowering others, so which leverage will do that the best at this time?
LOVE the challenges! Sometimes not in the moment but overall :)
People arenโt leversโฆrather, it is our conversations. That is where the seeds of change are planted.
- I think you need someone to help funnel strengths into the focus of the organization/school
Sounds like growth mindset to me!
Morning, buddy! Always great to see you and spend some time getting better!
True! https://t.co/YmZGDQcbc5
A2: The levers that involve people hold greater value than the ones that focus on programs...start with people first.
seeing this now-change in building leadership = disequilibrium We trust U 2 do what's best 4 Ss gets said a lot
Actions and Perceived intentions, over glorious talks. Being visible and modeling expectations
suggestions for ~$50 document camera.....
Jumping in a little late to the best chat I know! ๐
Key point here: Don't settle for good when a little more effort or focus will yield what's best. https://t.co/zcasQf6NXJ
A2) always important to keep in mind good things vs best things. We can choke on opportunity. Must differentiate and know best.
So true! https://t.co/k2KZrbChw3
A2: it's about people not programs. Use the levers that will have the highest impact on the people you serve.
Yes, change takes time & let's monitor the impact of the change so we know if it's working & can adjust https://t.co/MvCE5Uj6Ch
Yes & recognize the effect might not be instant too many times we expect magic to happen over night https://t.co/EYnhWCfzOR
A2. Frame the lever around the WHY. If you use this lever, what action would you expect to see? Is it the action Ss need?
Respectful disagreement on โshotgunโ method. That overwhelms the staff and causes initiative fatigue.
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Q3 drops in ONE minute!!!!
A2: You have to know yourself and who you are working with to determine best lever for the particular situation.
I agree. Just odd when all answers to Q1 were relational and yet the Q2 is not personal.
Q3 drops in ONE minute!!!!
Edleaders can get caught leveraging programs & "managing" people. Never has been or ever will be about this. No significant win.
we must never be hesitant to act and take risks, but we need to avoid the wack-a-mole method of improvement.
"smartest person in the room is the room" is 1 of my favorite sayings https://t.co/cDfrWQ0iNe
Agreed! My ideas might be great, but if I don't check in with the people who implement...problems. https://t.co/nXvzxATNpE
A2 take time 2 ask Qs & gain feedback from all involved-otherwise you spend time running around pulling too many levers
A lever, well-loaded, will be more successful. Don't send a partial load. https://t.co/iUJKViEtBY
A2) always important to keep in mind good things vs best things. We can choke on opportunity. Must differentiate and know best.
Since you said that....we will excuse your tardiness :-) WELCOME to https://t.co/YFkYDIYNdC
Jumping in a little late to the best chat I know! ๐
Yes! Know the, care about them, and they will lead the way. Results benefit all! https://t.co/PyyNB0KtR1
A2: The levers that involve people hold greater value than the ones that focus on programs...start with people first.
I think you're right! It's really about we and us! For the benefit of the kiddos
๐ https://t.co/rewEFPJBJn
A2b)Trust me, if the choice you make doesn't align or you have not invested in building relationships, lever won't budge at all.
capturing the process allows for purposeful practice of the skills, not focus only on outcome.
*thinking to self*
This is my first time in . I need to make more connections with these people.
key to find those who will give it to you straight
Agree. We can tug on levers and get lucky, or we can make decisions from a wellspring of understanding. https://t.co/V0wz12q3e5
A2. Deciding on which levers to push means knowing the situation well & in full. Must know what you're trying to accomplish 1st!
Thankful to work w/ admin. who do just that! - thanks for trusting Ts! https://t.co/FBliBcVar9
A2: Teacher voice is critical. We need to ask trusted teacher leaders what is working, what they value in our leadership.
Yes, relationships first.
Struggle is to find that balance-at what point have we reached diminished returns & need course correct https://t.co/RmMagSJII1
Yes so true!! We need to be mindful of this so we don't lose sight of what matters! https://t.co/FECabkMEcL
Yes & recognize the effect might not be instant too many times we expect magic to happen over night https://t.co/EYnhWCfzOR
A2. Frame the lever around the WHY. If you use this lever, what action would you expect to see? Is it the action Ss need?
Start w/people. Their stories. Passions. Biographies. Connect them with purpose & support the ecosystem https://t.co/Sbs5dpvCSU
Q2 networking, professional conv, and my own PD, plus focus and time to determine what really is effective
convos and relationships are personal. Levers are stoic objects. I get the metaphor. Just hit a mental block
A2. It all starts with self-awareness
Yes! the thought leaders here each week push thinking. Glad you could join in today
So true! We need to know people's strength's and weaknesses. https://t.co/sdxtz3k0I7
A2: You have to know yourself and who you are working with to determine best lever for the particular situation.
Start with WHO! https://t.co/0jQ7Oicj78
A2: The levers that involve people hold greater value than the ones that focus on programs...start with people first.
That's an understatement Latoya LOL Passion oozes from every fiber of your soul! You inspire!
A2: For me, it's about reflecting on our work and seeing if it matches w what's best for our students.
Yes! Starting action research this year on standards based grading in the foreign language classroom!
What do you think? Is there an intersection of optimum leverage? https://t.co/sQJs8zu2WM
No. Systemic importance trumps right now urgency. Who agrees? https://t.co/IADcvaN4CN
So tough. Does best level depend on the solution we're seeking at the time?
Some arent fun but challenges get my motor running.
Agreed. Pareto Principle applies. Pick something that's a verified need; address it well; stick with it https://t.co/mPGFHii0FU
Respectful disagreement on โshotgunโ method. That overwhelms the staff and causes initiative fatigue.
https://t.co/9td2zVw02X
is my . It's like she knows where I need to grow!!!
love this! I spend 6 periods a day teaching 7 year olds all subjects but get 45 minutes to sharpen my axe
Totally! https://t.co/g2dLT91bJ8
A2. Be purposeful when engaging the levers. Reflect and proactive, it's better than being rushed and reactive.
A3: when admin relies solely on the "veterans" or their "go to" Ts and people...don't open up for new ideas!
- just have to be intentional - wasted time and things that don't matter subtract from those that do
A3. When I was focused on a top down initiative and failed to consider the "we" before beginning.
agreed - just like a classroom of students - each one is very, very different.
A3-When you implement a program just because everyone else is implementing it. Do right for your campus first
conversations to get clarification to move everyone forward
A2 no matter which lever- students are first thought
A3: When leaders forget it's people, not programs that matter
A2) Big Lever - Creating time for teacher collaboration, lesson study, data evaluation and action planning.
A3: leverage gone wrong -> when it's a knee jerk reaction w/no collab., reflection, etc.
A2: figure out which needs to be used. Build those relationships so you know what is needed.
Overcoming a challenge and really making a difference also makes me want another- Bring it on!
A2: Joining in from a short vacation. Change lever to motivate. What motives Ts in the particular situation. Different for all.
"People don't buy what you do, they buy why you do it. And what you do simply proves what you believe." https://t.co/ANSdPBTpsj
A2 form a team according to their strengths, and know them individually, you can use proper levers accordingly
Agreed! It all starts with conversations with people- teachers, students, parents, admin, community. https://t.co/cFrAFDMuXh
A2: You have to know yourself and who you are working with to determine best lever for the particular situation.
A3: When Title & Power was more important than Impact and Purpose
exactly-some times we abandon initiatives 4 new & shiny & we may have missed out on true impact https://t.co/zJwrcrKgXk
Yes, change takes time & let's monitor the impact of the change so we know if it's working & can adjust https://t.co/MvCE5Uj6Ch
Yes & recognize the effect might not be instant too many times we expect magic to happen over night https://t.co/EYnhWCfzOR
A2. Frame the lever around the WHY. If you use this lever, what action would you expect to see? Is it the action Ss need?
A3). Leverage is done wrong when done TO people rather than done WITH people! Involvement is key!
Mike is giving us a sneak peek into a further Q :-) Great leaders are visionaries :-) https://t.co/vm2WAjloHE
A2) Big Lever - Creating time for teacher collaboration, lesson study, data evaluation and action planning.
A1 my best leverage is my toolkit: relationships, projects, responsiveness. W students parents peers & admin
A4 Even best intentions can go wrong when you put your passions in front and try to push people too hard and fast.
Perfect! We underestimate the power of having the right attitude and perspective as educators. https://t.co/Tw9PpfZUiA
Sometimes I think that's also being proactive v. reactive.
Great point and I subscribe to a similar mindset.
Planning time for teachers is way under-supported Mike. Current system needs a transformation.
A3: leverage goes wrong when u do it that way 'cause it's always been done that way' ๐
A3: Leverage goes wrong when you don't take into account everyone and everything it can affect.
yes! Planning cuts down on wasted and futile attempts and leverages time
A3: Leverage has gone wrong when structures and expectations are not clear. Build the foundation, be transparent at ever step.
A3: Lack of transparency.
A3 Leverage goes wrong if we lose focus on our purpose: kids
A3: Where is the fulcrum? The closer to the group you are moving, the more effective; closer to the leader, itโs much harder.
A3: when leverage is used to chase shiny objects. like said, "wack-a-mole method of improvement"
A3: When you do something just "because" Ts need reasoning and an opinion in what is going on in the building
my ADD often kicks in & I struggle to stay....oh look a squirrel https://t.co/mbNdthsGuq
I'll admit, my patience is sometimes lacking. I'm working on that. Haha
A3. When expertise can be found on site isn't used, & money is used to seek outside expertise, but it wasn't what you expected.
Begin by moving past beyond vision, to providing a โBig Opportunityโ that is far too tantalizing to ignoreโฆor pass up.
A3 When I use a lever and I fail to truly understand the problem and when I don't include others in finding the solution.
Winner, winner, chicken dinner!! - Love it!! Believe it!! https://t.co/pY1uhiunQa
A3: When leaders forget it's people, not programs that matter
Pay attention to Q3 folks! Starting the school year can be sooo stressful! We must get leverage right!
You too, Wendy! Awesome learning together so often. :)
A4 When you put pressure from the outside in front of what you know is good for your students and techers.
A2b great team of leaders with me- I don't have to figure it ALL out
I agree. Just watched and I wonder how much we do TO students rather than WITH them. https://t.co/vN2Wc95Zll
A3). Leverage is done wrong when done TO people rather than done WITH people! Involvement is key!
A3 giving the wrong person too much power. Someone who is self promoting over the team, and not vision focused.
Vision is the start of great leverage. Vision leads into systems.
I see a lot of time wasted and a lack of focus--I have to work on focus too-
A3: Leverage will not be effective if our purpose for using it is anything but what's best for kids.
Great advise! https://t.co/bLdLLgC3vV
A2: Teacher voice is critical. We need to ask trusted teacher leaders what is working, what they value in our leadership.
A2: Even with help, someitmes you don't know which lever to choose...be willing to adjust
A3: When it is used to...
Intimidate rather than motivate
Belittle rather than support
Shut down rather than open up...
True! The driving force powering the lever can be fruitful or fatal! https://t.co/bB7mStTdUa
A3: When Title & Power was more important than Impact and Purpose
So true! Teacher Leaders are at the heart of the work of transforming schools! https://t.co/8BtncYkJJG
Bam! and my lead up tribe! https://t.co/75gk925oIw
A2: Teacher voice is critical. We need to ask trusted teacher leaders what is working, what they value in our leadership.
A2 Finding effective levers is often trial and error because everyone has idiosyncrasies to learn and account for.
Making intentional reflection a part of what I do this year. Going to start blogging consistently.
A3)Using leverage to force compliance as a default approach for everything. No rhyme or reason as to how and why.
BAM! dropping science as usual love it https://t.co/yLHE7tFefh
Thereโs no greater lever for change than a disruptive mindset & our conversations. Itโs where our idea of possible is expandedโฆ
A3 Lack of clarity - need to know why, what and how we are going to do this. Miscommunication can lead to misconceptions.
A3: Exercising too much control when giving the impression you let others lead. Always room for more instructional leaders!
A3: Assumption or rushing to judgement can lead to levers gone awry.
When you are unwilling to listen to those in the trenches.
My going away present was a squirrel figurine! GO FIGURE!
A3 when you forget that everything revolves around the Ss learning success
A3: On โnegativityโ - need to distinguish between skeptics (who will listen to evidence) and cynics (who donโt care).
A3-when the focus moves from doing what is best for students
A2 Relationships provide insight of potential effective levers, and lets you know when one lever is no longer effective.
You dropped FULCRUM in! Could not be more impressed! Where's our center? You are the best!
A3 Established Ts have leverage of seniority & community respect. They should use this carefully & allow new voices to be heard.
Yes, just because someone has 10K followers are Twitter doesn't mean he/she can transform your system. https://t.co/72gT0uAyLx
A3 giving the wrong person too much power. Someone who is self promoting over the team, and not vision focused.
A3: when someone is using it to "be better" than someone, or get an advantage over somebody. Instead of school/district growth.
A3: leverage goes wrong when you don't clearly communicate or have transparency with all stakeholders involved
A3. You only get one shot to roll out a plan or initiative. First impressions matter.Leaders can't afford to start weak.
A3: If we want to empower T's to take risks & be decision makers we need to "reflect" to ensure effectiveness & adjust as needed
A3: Reflect and make midcourse corrections, leverage can go very wrong. Make changes in process. https://t.co/ckblN2bEk5
a3: When a lever is done "to" the teachers and not with the teachers.
Comforting thought bc I often think it's just me- have to fight temptation of wanting to do too much
A3) When leaders leverage their "power" to force others to act, without building support/ownership.
Good morning!! Molly from Denver coming in late to the party!!
A3 when too many levers are pulled same time, many ideas die due to poor implementation. Your vision has to become their vision
Hey, let's give a kid a lever. Don't be afraid to share our power! https://t.co/YWfIhQVUmv
A3: Leverage will not be effective if our purpose for using it is anything but what's best for kids.
- Rachelโs point is essential - even great potential leverage means nothing without communication.
Nice When I was IS our office mascot was a squirrel & we made team shirts-go figure https://t.co/XN9UEOVpGq
My going away present was a squirrel figurine! GO FIGURE!
Unfortunately, much of what occurs in organizations is still grounded in hierarchical, command, control, positional leadershipโฆ
I will chew on this meat for some time. In TX, we call it Black Angus! https://t.co/69gQGppv6P
A3: Where is the fulcrum? The closer to the group you are moving, the more effective; closer to the leader, itโs much harder.
so important Ts know that this ultimately effects and impacts learning
A3 have to make sure to include everyone, have clear expectatns, open discussn, keep focus on goals, Ss & needs
A3: Gotta keep the main thing the main thing. If you move your trajectory, you'll miss the mark.
Absolutely. People want support not pressure. Small things can make a big difference in which is being provided.
At the same time, we can't wait for 100% to be "on board" before we push forward. https://t.co/QqBp1FQjpa
A3) When leaders leverage their "power" to force others to act, without building support/ownership.
are you saying Kim Kardashian isn't going to be able to fix my school?
A3: when we lack the do what I do and stick to do what I say.
we go every year as a class trip live that since half every year have never been
A3: When we sometimes get stuck in the "we've always done it this way" history compared to innovative approaches.
The key here is reflection. We are supposed to try and fail in education, but did we learn and improve?? https://t.co/MppcSbbgbZ
A3: leverage gone wrong -> when it's a knee jerk reaction w/no collab., reflection, etc.
is now trending in USA, ranking 3
A3: When there is no accountability, we risk failure. Are our investments paying off - be it $$$ or human capital?
Micromanaging is a bad word! https://t.co/I7OdDHf77u
Edleaders can get caught leveraging programs & "managing" people. Never has been or ever will be about this. No significant win.
so true. When people are not invested it becomes very hard to move forward.
The right Q to the right Stakeholders spot on! https://t.co/y7zhAFsmH3
People arenโt leversโฆrather, it is our conversations. That is where the seeds of change are planted.
A4) reactive vs responsive.
Edleaders sometimes live in the land of reactive. We leverage nothing when we live in this arena.
Are you consistently modeling what you think your students can achieve?
! https://t.co/0F5HgqONhP
A3: When it is used to...
Intimidate rather than motivate
Belittle rather than support
Shut down rather than open up...
your tweet to God's device
A3: I've seen people leverage their relationship with decision makers while ignoring the decision's impact on others
A3: Using leverage can make us seem misunderstood or "the bad guy", and it can be hard to carry through even though it's best.
wack-a-mole is the result lack of vision and systems. https://t.co/Kc4jwnVI9r
A3: when leverage is used to chase shiny objects. like said, "wack-a-mole method of improvement"
I'm sure we've all been guilty of this, intentionally or not. Great transparency Tim! https://t.co/cT3iJDdSrc
A3 When I use a lever and I fail to truly understand the problem and when I don't include others in finding the solution.
Yes, sometimes we can let our own vision get ahead of where everyone else is at. https://t.co/fyFino8KbM
A3) When leaders leverage their "power" to force others to act, without building support/ownership.
absolutely! Over committing to tradition. So many fear innovation. So sick of being told
A2: If you want the most effective lever then you first need to know what each lever lifts.
A3: We don't want to push and manipulate; we want to invite and collaborate.
. nailed it! The barrier to school transformation is often the mindsets of those who should be leading the work.
- Critical point about learning from failure. Do our teacher and leadership eval systems seen allow failure?
A3: ๐ซ Transactional Leadership. PERIOD.
Proud to know some amazing district leaders TRYING to change this, but how do we keep that convo front & center?
I have to head out. My son has his first scrimmage in half an hour. Thanks for a great morning
A teacher's sense of self-efficacy is highly correlated with increases in student learning
We must remember the "We're All in This Together" lever! Strength in numbers. https://t.co/Kw0hRuxIPh
A3: when someone is using it to "be better" than someone, or get an advantage over somebody. Instead of school/district growth.
A3)Leverage misfires when the puller lacks credibility-Cant pull the lever if you dont know what it does https://t.co/nDdU8aCm1Q
A3: When we use a "point system" in the work place. I have emote points than you. You owe me approach
Agreed. Rough when personal agendas interfere with student learning https://t.co/3SKPiA262D
A3-when the focus moves from doing what is best for students
A3: Who wants to play wack-a-mole? Then you've lost quality leverage, for sure! https://t.co/AKAaanv0qn
wack-a-mole is the result lack of vision and systems. https://t.co/Kc4jwnVI9r
A3: when leverage is used to chase shiny objects. like said, "wack-a-mole method of improvement"
A3: When there becomes an I in TEAM.
A3: Does everyone know your "why". It goes wrong when leaders forget the "why". Ss-Data-vision should be included in the why
Well said https://t.co/8slXoXsLGu
we must never be hesitant to act and take risks, but we need to avoid the wack-a-mole method of improvement.
YEAH! New motto "Where is our fulcrum? What is our leverage to move forward?"
that is a powerful observation and happens all too often
A3 absolutely! Over committing to tradition. So many fear innovation. So sick of being told
You have to communicate and over communicate vision too- can't make assumptions and overwhelm
Many levers moving all at once- keep school family in mind when moving them
A3: assuming that all levers work for all at all given points. Understanding is vital!
A3: Don't let the negative ones bring you down. Use leverage to get staff on/off the bus & in the right seats.
Exactly! Flashy seemingly transformational leaders are false levers. No sustainibility there, folks. https://t.co/Xz48L9yre2
are you saying Kim Kardashian isn't going to be able to fix my school?
A3. When you don't reflect as the process happens and plow through to say you did. Leaves many feeling jaded & powerless.
A3) When only a select group is making all the decisions. Buy-in is difficult. Ts need a voice. https://t.co/7HFgBTMrvA
Thanks for a great start to my day I need to take advantage of this rainy day and get some things done.
Q4 coming in hot in t-minue 1 minute....
A1 Best lever as a leader is a clear, articulated vision that is center on the WHY as opposed to the HOW and WHAT.
Reactive makes things so much worse! https://t.co/ZQu6Pzk2Cd
A4) reactive vs responsive.
Edleaders sometimes live in the land of reactive. We leverage nothing when we live in this arena.
A4 When leaders A- ignore a problem B- reprimand entire org instead of the 1 C- not asking for help https://t.co/PLfFSNlz7C
It communicates as a leader "I don't trust myself enough to let you do this..." Leadership insecurity.
A2 - The Great Lever Debate: Do I pull the shiny-and-new or the tried-and-true?
Critical https://t.co/hmn85nyjJn
Yes, just because someone has 10K followers are Twitter doesn't mean he/she can transform your system. https://t.co/72gT0uAyLx
A3 giving the wrong person too much power. Someone who is self promoting over the team, and not vision focused.
Yes, this happens! Leaders say, "This is what we will implement" with no plan to execute. https://t.co/ihZztrntQv
A3. You only get one shot to roll out a plan or initiative. First impressions matter.Leaders can't afford to start weak.
Thanks for the thoughtful chat this morning! Have a great weekend everyone!
A3: I'd call that compounded off-tracking. Been there, sadly.
Humility allows us to pick up drooping levers when a team member is in need, but not to grow in glory. https://t.co/hu9Vwc8fZC
Humility is HUGE! It's not thinking less of yourself, either. It's thinking of yourself less. https://t.co/ncOtdYwk9M
A3 Leverage will fail without the resources and talent to back it up. It's a combination of intuition, skills and money.
always the WHO is the HEART of the matter
Q4: When the fulcrum is too close, leverage is lost. When is the fulcrum too close for you? https://t.co/2f0prMg8u1
Q4: When the fulcrum is too close, leverage is lost. When is the fulcrum too close for you? https://t.co/ZvTOsGGTQm
Love this thought and mental image- explains a lot without many words
Don't fall into the initiative gap. Too many can overwhelm. Pick one and do it right
A3 gone wrong when...we don't think win win and keep the end in mind, be proactive
& building that takes time/planning & strong relationships where we need to invest our energy https://t.co/jFUrgJ9C2k
A teacher's sense of self-efficacy is highly correlated with increases in student learning
A3 Leverage goes wrong when limited time is the excuse to make bad decisions.
A3: Getting people excited about a movement is much easier than keeping it rolling. Leverage to start always needs follow up
We need 2 B moving toward the nxt step after DI- We need 2 keep pushing the envelope.
A4 So true. When pressure as a leadstrategy replaces vision. https://t.co/7UPOGTXSZ1
A4 When you put pressure from the outside in front of what you know is good for your students and techers.
YES! Always do what's best for kids https://t.co/nlmqx63o32
At the same time, we can't wait for 100% to be "on board" before we push forward. https://t.co/QqBp1FQjpa
A3) When leaders leverage their "power" to force others to act, without building support/ownership.
A2 1st connect w my ppl (kids parents school team). 2nd, connect w their meaningful work. 3rd manage my responsiveness
- Agreed!! Leaders get caught up in doing the job rather than leading people.
that is the responsive piece. Assess the leadership landscape and take an appropriate proactive position.
so glad to see you here! See you on Sunday for
A4: when you have left out the "Why" and nobody invests in the goal.
And collective teacher efficacy even higher than that! Understanding our impact is critical
Like that distinction! https://t.co/kPSRZIntx0
A3: We don't want to push and manipulate; we want to invite and collaborate.
A3. Folks who rely on positional power as their ultimate lever are usually ineffective. Relationships are crucial to culture.
A3 Getting Ts on board and creating buy-in is very different. Teaching is not a profession to be micro-managed
It makes natural sense to people like us AND we also need to support our more "rational" friends too :) https://t.co/S8cH2eq5Zg
Innovation and creativity live outside the box, but they still carry a playbook for the team. https://t.co/8QvG0ycNge
Already had convos about the need for credibility this school year. Great reminder! https://t.co/vO5boEnluN
A3)Leverage misfires when the puller lacks credibility-Cant pull the lever if you dont know what it does https://t.co/nDdU8aCm1Q
absolutely, it will derail the entire team
Well said Jeff! "Leaders" micromanage to impress other higher ups- not too effective if they know what's happening
A4: When the actions benefit the leader and not the ones who should be served.
Build people NOT programs. https://t.co/wEEqG0qJ83
A2: The levers that involve people hold greater value than the ones that focus on programs...start with people first.
A4: when you haven't built buy. We can't do it alone. Build the team that believes in the vision and mission.
A4: Using a leverage without people understanding the WHY behind it...I learned this just this week! :)
A3 When motivations neglect what's in the best interest of students & focus on the institution, leverage can go awry.
A3. Setting expectation but giving no direction or support is a faulty lever also. Expectation alone is not enough.
that is leadership GOLD right there! WOW!!!
Invite and collaborate! Yes! https://t.co/b8JRRFTmng
A3: We don't want to push and manipulate; we want to invite and collaborate.
If you haven't read yet book, From Leading to Succeeding, you need to pick up a copy.
A4: When I find myself doing the "heavy liftingโ of making connections to the classroom. When Ts are supported they do it
Just wanted to say HI! to everyone in the !! *waves* I'm putting the finishing touches on the classroom so I can't join today.
so true. Very humbling and lots of learning for me in those times.
A4 Micromanaging is another way to say the fulcrum is too close. Give the team distance to breathe and excel.
A4: The fulcrum is too close when your gut tells you it is.
A4). When the excitement is about "cool ideas" rather than a purpose/need for change.
A4: when ur WHY is lost...when vulnerability dwindles
Agree not having check ins to follow through causes the WRONG not always the idea or the strategy https://t.co/wh6XBJgRWs
A4: it's too close when I'm the only one constantly being leveraged!
Stepping out for a moment. Time to get a hair cut. Don't know why, I have little hair as it is. https://t.co/oPacRkEo6L
Technically, you can find "ME" in team, but good leadership is always in the background! https://t.co/DrmIVYhfNg
A3: When there becomes an I in TEAM.
A4 when passions blind you from where others stand, too close to heart can derail due to super focused, not open 2 collaboration
A4: When mandates start to manipulate mindset
I've read it....twice! https://t.co/y36cP12efE
If you haven't read yet book, From Leading to Succeeding, you need to pick up a copy.
A4: When you can't let go of your fav idea/project that didn't work. Get off the dead horse.
A4: the lever doesn't work when the Ts are not trusted to utilize it. tight/loose...decide where to give Ts voice/control.
add in WHO with the WHY! :D
yes, keeping sight of ur WHY at all times! Great minds think alike (:
Whoop, there it is! https://t.co/ApSMENzXfV
A3-When you implement a program just because everyone else is implementing it. Do right for your campus first
Tammy from Northern California! Greetings & Salutations!
I know this one well in the realm of EdTech.
Growing increasingly cautious of the term, "do what is best for kids" filtering motives to see if it really is.
Thanks for a great start to my weekend! Checking out to get some work done before we head to the game!
A4: When I allow myself to be overwhelmed with "administrivia."
Message of WHY has been hitting me from all sides...need to stop & make sure we all understand the WHY! https://t.co/KIqVBZzNwj
A4: Using a leverage without people understanding the WHY behind it...I learned this just this week! :)
The beginnings of a learning culture. https://t.co/GDDl7ZAhLH
And collective teacher efficacy even higher than that! Understanding our impact is critical
This, I guess, is the difficult part of leading- maybe agreement of all to keep moving forward but dif. pace?
A3. Reprimand and threats of consequence are poor levers to push for excellence. Folks are far less likely to work hard w/ these.
A4. It's too close when the why isn't "seen". You can tell me about it but I need to understand.
Too often our mental models inhibit and entrench us in the pastโฆso that we struggle to move into the future more openly.
Perfect answer! https://t.co/8hds1WMuy0
A4 Micromanaging is another way to say the fulcrum is too close. Give the team distance to breathe and excel.
Another book to put on the https://t.co/hzYmFbe5EL
If you haven't read yet book, From Leading to Succeeding, you need to pick up a copy.
Great! The key for me is accountability.
Sometimes it stems from wanting every school to be the same and we all know we can't be.
Agreed. Often when lots of effort/little gain, we can step back & see we've slipped away from our why! https://t.co/fij2NTG5ql
A4: when you have left out the "Why" and nobody invests in the goal.
A4)It is lost when the leader stops using the words "we" or "our" or "us" and exclusively uses the words "I" or "my" or "me."
and not keeping that reflection causes the ship to change course sometimes
A4: To address this issue, our team uses a Force Field Analysis.
nothing turns off commitment like micromanagement, it screams "I don't trust you to do this right!"
A4: Got to find the high yield strategies and focus with intention. was instrumental in helping do this!
A5) Fulcrum is too close when the decision to pull is based on adult desires rather than student needs https://t.co/opU5agghie
Q4: When the fulcrum is too close, leverage is lost. When is the fulcrum too close for you? https://t.co/ZvTOsGGTQm
A4. The fulcrum is also too close, when others don't want to engage but want to see/be part of the outcome. No I in TEAM!
Yes! Not being willing to try https://t.co/fJ9X2jwoGU
A3: leverage goes wrong when u do it that way 'cause it's always been done that way' ๐
A4: when I start losing options of what I can do in class. When I lose options, I feel like I'm losing my ability to teach.
A4: Busy, stressful times - if we are not grounded we try to keep everything too close. Trust yourself and your people!
A4: When I take focus off what's best for kids and start thinking WIIFM. Put kids 1st and you win every time.
Yes. We have forgotten to include it or forgotten to follow it.
Definitely another book to get. Thanks for the recommendation.
Thanks! I totally agree! Blog post should be out early this afternoon!
A4: When we aren't doing what's best for kids, b/c "that's what we've always done" is the mindset.
A4: When focus drifts & stress rains on an otherwise smashing celebration of what we do. Must consciously enjoy the positives.
A4: If you want great ideas/thinking to move forward, invest in gradual release of responsibility. https://t.co/xozXkrcChu
I love the idea of starting with WHY. If you explain WHY, it's easy to get buy in.
always a tough balancing act. A challenge for all leaders I assume.
A4 I'm an INFJ. & freedom to stop is a must High impact leaders know when to slow their roll https://t.co/5w5dRtifBq
Q4: When the fulcrum is too close, leverage is lost. When is the fulcrum too close for you? https://t.co/ZvTOsGGTQm
A4: When I generate ideas w/o diverse perspectives around me to help me develop things fully. I over-simplify & underestimate
A4- I need time. Time to research & understand. Time to test, try & make it mine. Time to reflect. Time to realign & keep going.
A4) when the "work" becomes work. If you are the only one moving the lever...you may be in the danger zone. Gut check time.
A4 there needs to be an abundance of clarity on the why and then trust teachers to take action. Can't do it alone
The power of letting go.Especially if the relationships are hurt trying to get the pro. off the ground. https://t.co/F6i2OiOTnB
A4: When you can't let go of your fav idea/project that didn't work. Get off the dead horse.
A4: all members MUST understand the WHY underpinning anything we do in schools. Fall on why when times are tough.
A4: when the fulcrum isn't "move-able." idc what you call it: creator's, innovator's, growth...have a MINDSET that is OPEN
A4. The fulcrum is too close when others don't trust that you are a leader who wants to help and support the work.
On Point right here! https://t.co/EpxEBa68TY
A3: Where is the fulcrum? The closer to the group you are moving, the more effective; closer to the leader, itโs much harder.
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A4 When principals start taking advantage of my willingness to help and do whatever is needed- don't need medal but maybe TY
Learned this the hard way. Phrase used as a front for motives. https://t.co/ac9JENr6AC
A3-When you implement a program just because everyone else is implementing it. Do right for your campus first
Q4 is hitting home 4 me. I came into teaching with many passions and ideas. I love reading everyone's answers! Must channel
A4: In some cases we are steering the titanic. Start in the right direction and know course changes take planning and thought.
Well said. This may be caused by fear, wanting to keep up with tradition, & maybe lack of vision https://t.co/PCllOTQFAK
Too often our mental models inhibit and entrench us in the pastโฆso that we struggle to move into the future more openly.
A4: The fulcrum is too close when it's too comfortable for growth.
Same! Raining in Alabama, too :(
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Thanks for a great start to my day I need to take advantage of this rainy day and get some things done.
A4: I always look back to see if I am the one doing it all...if so then there is a problem! I haven't shared the purpose.
Yes! Letting go can be hard to do! https://t.co/iZilX6wYjf
A4: Busy, stressful times - if we are not grounded we try to keep everything too close. Trust yourself and your people!
A4: It's usually when you have done something to give your leverage away.
Yes. It slows our ability to pull the lever at the optimum moment.
thanks! Let me know how it goes! Blog post coming this afternoon! Lets co time the Convo!
This is an exceptional educator right here folks. Princpials, take note. VALUE your STARS! https://t.co/MGMeZNlJI3
A4 When principals start taking advantage of my willingness to help and do whatever is needed- don't need medal but maybe TY
A4 The fulcrum is too close when we are narrow in our perspective or are fearful of change.
Definitely important to have shared understanding of the WHY. https://t.co/8VRpp4xoIi
A4. It's too close when the why isn't "seen". You can tell me about it but I need to understand.
Me too Jeff- It can mean and look like so many things to different people- kind of seems like buzz phrase
A4 the fulcrum is way too close when everything depends on me. Esp. When I have a team in place to do a job.
Love first, teach second!
A5: fulcrum is too close when great effort is put forth by individuals and not teams. We must work great together.
Teachers & students both need choice and voice.
A4. It's too close when leaders walk in front instead of beside, when leaders tell what but not why & how!
And another one hits the Amazon cart! TY!
A4: When fulcrum is placed incorrectly, a lever that could have a powerful impact is unable to do so. Place leaders carefully.
A4) When the focus is only on test scores. We need to give Ss real skills to be successful in LIFE. https://t.co/AIr0zZnd27
Q4: When the fulcrum is too close, leverage is lost. When is the fulcrum too close for you? https://t.co/ZvTOsGGTQm
I agree completely! We have to remember why we are "in it"!
If asking Ss questions is my lever, then the fulcrum is too close when I am tempted to answer for them! https://t.co/c966QFirxb
Q4: When the fulcrum is too close, leverage is lost. When is the fulcrum too close for you? https://t.co/ZvTOsGGTQm
A4: Fulcrum is to close when there is NO buy in. The more buy in the further the fulcrum is, making it easier to push up/forward
yes exactly! You can't just rely on one or two teachers constantly and expect sustainable success
I relate to this. We can be so busy working, we haven't checked to see if we are building capacity.
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A4 When I'm not operating out of passion.
We ain't got time for WHAT when there's so much WHY to drive home! https://t.co/P6ek1qIaUG
A4. It's too close when leaders walk in front instead of beside, when leaders tell what but not why & how!
Very well said, Matt! LOVE! https://t.co/THR9VqpoeQ
A5: fulcrum is too close when great effort is put forth by individuals and not teams. We must work great together.
Awww...thanks Paul--have actually felt a little "abused" lately You made my day!
A3: Leverage gone wrong- when it becomes more about the person pulling the lever and less about the work being accomplished.
Sometimes progress is slow, but in the end we have to meet people where they are at.
Gut check can be ego-check. Do I want this or is it right?
Donโt hide behind โwhatโs best for kids." https://t.co/ca7guyaGh1
A4) when the "work" becomes work. If you are the only one moving the lever...you may be in the danger zone. Gut check time.
A4. When quantity supersedes quality. When the focus changes with every conference attended, conversation had, or book read!
A3 keep the target small an focused. Ours is creation and curation
Definitely. We need to be much more reflectiveโฆ
A4b When you going after a predetermined response.... guided manipulation
so true and then it becomes authentic and stirs passion
Gets to the point where the phrase is used to manipulate others.
Great visual. If you keep pulling on a lever and nothing is happening, it's time to choose another lever https://t.co/FYz4ZYydqt
A4: When you can't let go of your fav idea/project that didn't work. Get off the dead horse.
Definitely creates fear, distrust, & drives people away from the joy of teaching & learning https://t.co/gVKBerkoKh
A3. Reprimand and threats of consequence are poor levers to push for excellence. Folks are far less likely to work hard w/ these.
Yes! people stop following a pendulum as they know where is will end up.
A4: Leaders must lead by ACTIONS, not by words.
A3 I instead of we, when it is not a shared vision/goal/purpose, and when you don't have the trust of those involved
totally agree. When we don't believe in it other won't.
Tribe as the new school year start, know your "why", keep pushing boundaries and asking 5-whys. Advocate for Ss
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Bueckt-filling is a key component to leverage! Gotta keep our excellent teachers FULL! https://t.co/uzSJC586Z3
Awww...thanks Paul--have actually felt a little "abused" lately You made my day!
Q5: Leadership leverage is not about us. It's about kids. How can we put S's in positions of leverage? https://t.co/PlTkAK6h3P
Q5: Leadership leverage is not about us. It's about kids. How can we put S's in positions of leverage? https://t.co/DV1LUhukh2
A4 too close when...the focus shifts from your tribe to programs
A4. When leaders are under the illusion that a program produces great results, when in fact people are the key to excellence!
Equally true in the classroom.
A4 Fulcrum is too close when we lose perspective and forget why we do what we do.
A4: Beware of burning out the "doers" on campus. Find balance with staff and allow all to shine. the 80/20 rule is alive & well!
Using only one or two Ts ALL the time (bc they need to plan too) starts burning them out a bit-
A4 Too close when the scaffolding for others is too structured - need to let them go and take risks.
A5: 1 idea is to give Ss leverage by having them lead PD
A4: Problems can arise when we are moving too fast and troops are not following us. Sometimes it's best to go slow to go fast.
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agreed. Many hands make for light work.
Or from your own school and district. Love my tribe, but don't forget your home team! https://t.co/N0f0HdwBvc
A4 too close when...the focus shifts from your tribe to programs
A5: The perspective of the child is HUGE! Ask them questions and let them tell you what they think! Empower that voice!
Working groups vs Effective teams https://t.co/5op49hjLVb
A5: fulcrum is too close when great effort is put forth by individuals and not teams. We must work great together.
Yes, meet them where they are, but don't get stuck where they are. Always moving
I believed buy-in was necessary from all stakeholders, but then read article about collegiality & shifted my thinking...
A5. Include Ss voice. Engage Ss in showing how the work is impacting them. Involve them in what impacts them!
Q5 We need to listen to what they are trying to tell us and give them opportunities to lead.
Sooo true- Many admins SAY they want new ideas only to keep more of the same from the same inner grouop
A5: Ss need to be thinking, creating, spending time, and doing the work? Is that work authentic, meaningful, allowed to change?
A4 Just in case I wasn't the only ONE lost ;)
When the fulcrum is my thing & not THEIR thing https://t.co/6DjhvvyNso
A steady, committed and patient focus...
A5 build units that focus on service 2 community-Ss are more solution oriented than we think https://t.co/53Xt5Xw6Id
Q5: Leadership leverage is not about us. It's about kids. How can we put S's in positions of leverage? https://t.co/PlTkAK6h3P
Coming from the master of stu-leverage!!! I gotta get better with this, Ben! Goal for and me. https://t.co/8GumTyVTT4
A4. Fulcrum is too close when leaders take the credit and give away the blame, focus on themselves instead of serving others!
A5: acknowledge Ss as players on your team...not just recipients, but active PARTICIPANTS
A5 Not just listening to them, but acting on it.
Hi Joe! Thanks for the tip about this chat. Its great!
A5 Helping Ss understand they are the reason we are there, our job is to serve them
A5 Help students develop their leadership skills and nurture empathy to put students in positions of leverage.
A5: provide as a voice in class. Let them have options to complete projects and show mastery. Make it their classroom.
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A5: Include Ss voice in decision making. Ask for input. Even the littlest learners can provide their thoughts and ideas.
A5: Same way you do with adults: teach them, trust them, encourage them, support them in their creation of something new/better
A5) we design school for kids, not adults. Does ur skl look like a place for adults or for Ss...furniture, learning, voice?
A5: Give students a voice...not just in title, but in the decision making process. Start by putting them on interview committees
A5: Start by listening. They are talking-they just don't talk to us. Give them a safe audience.Capture their ideas.Ask questions
A5: Show Ss the levers, what they are for, and how they work. Let them see leverage in action. Coach them on proper use. .
A5: Model how to be/use a strong lever, then allow them to build their own capacity. https://t.co/RMvlzkGbNg
Q5: Leadership leverage is not about us. It's about kids. How can we put S's in positions of leverage? https://t.co/PlTkAK6h3P
A5)Saw one posted earlier and I saved it. May make Ts or As uncomfortable,but that isn't nec a bad thing https://t.co/eI6wd7idz9
article about collegiality reminded us that buy-in is the ultimate state & not a starting point.
A4: when my passions are involved and they lead to having tunnel vision
A5) Met with Student Council P and VP-Asked them what they want the legacy of their senior class to be. https://t.co/fBl7olybGV
Q5: Leadership leverage is not about us. It's about kids. How can we put S's in positions of leverage? https://t.co/PlTkAK6h3P
Q5 Learn about students and their skills early on. Let no one out. Everyone can play an active role & respond when appreciated.
A5: giving them choice and voice. I'm usually surprised in a positive way when I give them voice and choice in the classroom.
A5: Agreed w/ all. Ask Ss to share their thinking. It's the most powerful tool to guide our work!
A3 When everyone jumps on trends or buzz words that lack true, lasting value.
A5: By first giving them a voice, then allowing them to make choices - a call to action.
yes! Communicate expectations but it should be seen in the culture of school community
Definitely a great chat & tribe. Good to see you Debbie
A5:Synergize!Value other's strengths, Ss & I have had many convos this week!Student choice and voice goes a long way
You are welcome, Tim. Hate to say this is shared from experience. :) At least I am a quick study! https://t.co/Ppt8WBhW6n
thanks for this reminder. So often I am ready to charge that hill without preparing everyone else to do the same.
Think that authentic learning experiences allow Ss to see & undstnd how Ts value their learning and voice.
A5: Focus more on students and less on test scores. Let them liberate their genius!
A5 Ask Ss questions, be open to their fdbk, give them opps to lead, be supportive to their input,
A5 the S's need 2 be allowed to not just pull a lever but define what it is, S voice, choice is critical https://t.co/7UU1SlYDge
- Thanks, Joe - canโt patronize students with titles that donโt have impact on the community.
Put students in positions of leverage by having them join your leadership team. In class, I have students scribe or teach.
A5: by taking time to give them a voice in our processes and creating a place where they feel like part of the team too
A5 Listen to them (not hear them), Empower them, LEARN FROM THEM! Let Ss lead you!
A5: One of my favorite ways is giving students opp to help with T interviews. They have great insights!
, what is the article name/author? I'd love to read it. https://t.co/IGjvJQwPlk
I believed buy-in was necessary from all stakeholders, but then read article about collegiality & shifted my thinking...
Q5-step out of their way, release unnecessary control-more them, less us
A5: Build supportive relationships and create safe havens that encourage growth minded reflection/risk taking.
A5: Give students ownership in your school culture. Let them tell the story of your school
Key point. Let them problem solve.
And to ask for their input on how we can make learning more powerful for them and with them!
So true. Being grounded in our vision.
A5 Former students volunteer to come in during their recess to help my kids learn tech all the time- Love Ss teaching Ss!
That was one of my more interesting sessions :-)
A5 by providing multiple Ss leadership opportunities in the school
A5: Are leaders the lever, Our position the fulcrum, and the Ss the ones allowed to do the moving?
A5: Give Ss opportunities to debate...on anything...any content...any grade level. Debate=passion and engagement.
A5) Ask for ex. why are the teachers doing all the assessment? If kids are doing the learning shouldn't they design assessments?
Provide scaffold as an option. It's available, but you can build your own or go w/out if desired (thinking of my ELLs).
Yes! Great idea. And have them speak at your PD days, even if on video (if they can't make it). https://t.co/AhQdRBRXnF
A5: Give students a voice...not just in title, but in the decision making process. Start by putting them on interview committees
A5 asking students about their experiences in school. What do they hope for and what they wish to learn.
YES! And honestly does anyone eles's story matter? Yes, but not as much as our students! https://t.co/HqxAYcJIyO
A5: Give students ownership in your school culture. Let them tell the story of your school
great answer, and if we aren't listening Ss will still tell us and it may be in an unloving way
A5 Bring students in.They should be at the table of change. Instead of talking about them talk with them https://t.co/HS46ADTKsB
Q5: Leadership leverage is not about us. It's about kids. How can we put S's in positions of leverage? https://t.co/DV1LUhukh2
A5: We take everything into account about the individual student. Their passions & desires play a role https://t.co/gZZ04Ui6wc
Q5: Leadership leverage is not about us. It's about kids. How can we put S's in positions of leverage? https://t.co/PlTkAK6h3P
I also think that creating a HT and asking the Ss to join the conversation in Twitter helps them creat leverage.
q5: Teach students how o really take control of their learning and motivation!
Yes! Sometimes Ss have the simplest idea that can yield great results/change. https://t.co/4E1AwQxfeW
A5: Same way you do with adults: teach them, trust them, encourage them, support them in their creation of something new/better
Great question... Thinking about a legacy changes the discussion.
Always intrigued when I see a great lesson (students are engaged and in-charge) and teacher apologizes for not teaching
Awesome! https://t.co/BxYEsBlIBl
A5: One of my favorite ways is giving students opp to help with T interviews. They have great insights!
A5: Students in PD - Iโve seen this in Australia - they take a leadership role in teachers and leadership PD.
"Give me a place to set my feet and I can move the world." Gal.
A5 its got 2B more than letting them make class rules-authentic voice means asking & listening over time
So sorry I missed the chat! Got side-tracked. Have a wonderful weekend everyone!
A5. We must remember that students need us to see the best in them! Let them lead, lift them up, listen, & they will learn!
. Sounds like you have watched the TedTalk "Everyday Leadership"! Such a great one!
A5: by putting them in leadership roles n letting them c their planning/ideas come to life https://t.co/1aTNeYdDuc
Q5: Leadership leverage is not about us. It's about kids. How can we put S's in positions of leverage? https://t.co/PlTkAK6h3P
A5 Allow Ss to take on roles that they take ownership of. We step back & allow them to lead. Let them fail & succeed
A5: Involving them in the process of planning. Give them ownership and show you trust their decisions.
A5: Schools must have a collaborative culture, where Ss feel safe & encouraged to take risk w/o fear. Structures important
A5- Involve their voices. Ask them questions & really listen to the answers. Give opportunities to lead https://t.co/PgMa6IWOEN
Q5: Leadership leverage is not about us. It's about kids. How can we put S's in positions of leverage? https://t.co/PlTkAK6h3P
A3 Leverage goes wrong daily. The word is "bully" and includes everyone. At toxic times, informal teams r built in mere hours
I was thinking of Ts - too much from admin does not let them spread wings and grow.
A5 restorative discipline has helped our community, Ss voice concerns, solutions etc powerful. Lead the way. Positively
YES!! love it. https://t.co/fW0iWmlMi2
A5: Same way you do with adults: teach them, trust them, encourage them, support them in their creation of something new/better
A5: for my kinder class it will involve teaching them how to use their voice and words to create change & inspire their learning
A5:Creating an environment where students take ownership of learning. Student voice and buy in is key! https://t.co/gitnHNgfWL
Q5: Leadership leverage is not about us. It's about kids. How can we put S's in positions of leverage? https://t.co/PlTkAK6h3P
A5. When we help students discover a purpose greater than themselves to subscribe to, the possibilities are endless.
Great advice from :
"At some point...you have to decide if you care more about teaching to tests or teaching kids".
A5: Have students set their learning goals and track their progress. Involving them in their own learning communities is key.
A5: Listen to . Listen to all they have to say. S voices are creative, not fear-based, ... https://t.co/C6adTNkCKr
Q5: Leadership leverage is not about us. It's about kids. How can we put S's in positions of leverage? https://t.co/PlTkAK6h3P
Thx! We had Ss on our Principal interview committee this yr. The post convo w/ Ts & Ss together was incredible.
That is a great idea. One of the first things I had to learn was my passions are not everybody's passions.
A5: find their passions and pursuits. Tie their interest into the classroom. Create individual connection
A5: Ss know when they are being heard. We have to slow down, deeply engage, and explore the important topics that leverage hope
A5: We can maximize strength by allowing weakness and championing progress & effort. That will give them growth leverage!
When tweets, I listen. Good stuff!
When you can build questions based on your learning, you demonstrate mastery and maturity. https://t.co/tbo2iI3Yut
A5) Ask for ex. why are the teachers doing all the assessment? If kids are doing the learning shouldn't they design assessments?
A5. When we help students match their purpose to their passion, pure magic happens. Use your unique talents to meet your goals!
Sometimes humans only like ideas they have prior knowledge. We have to make the connections for themโฆ https://t.co/Pr41QX2AwR
Sooo true- Many admins SAY they want new ideas only to keep more of the same from the same inner grouop
The teen girl party just woke up! Sorry ...I'm out early today. Thank you & 4 pushing my thinking
Anyone else find the ginormous Game of Thrones add ironic when talking about leverage? Just sayin...
I LOVE the allowing weakness point in this answer!! https://t.co/R95MuBXxcB
A5: We can maximize strength by allowing weakness and championing progress & effort. That will give them growth leverage!
wow, never thought of a student led edcamp. Elaborate when you can please :)
a teacher doesn't always have to lecture to have Ss learn. Guiding is important! Lead...not lecture!
When students lead, they learn. Let students lead. They will do amazing things that change culture. https://t.co/75TmK0nc98
A5 letting students know we are real,be transparent, tell story, show vulnerability
Yes we just talked about this on around helping Ss set goals & follow through https://t.co/c5l7haiWx8
A5: Have students set their learning goals and track their progress. Involving them in their own learning communities is key.
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A3 I am not sure I like the word leverage. We try to use everyone's gifts together. Frustrated together.
A5: It all starts w/community building. If you don't know them, how do you craft lessons that tap into their needs and passions?
A5: We can teach students that their actions can change the world by giving them tasks and responsibility to do this in school
Thanks for sharing! I'll give it a read. Collegiality is a better word for what I was trying to say.
A3 even in itty bitty student populations I've seen a random witch hunt pop up in hrs involving Ss u wouldn't expect to collab
Thank you, Brett. It's a new goal of mine both for myself and for my school (and home!) family.
Does our management strategy focus on adult action or S actions? riffing on https://t.co/RXEyz0kQNa
A5) we design school for kids, not adults. Does ur skl look like a place for adults or for Ss...furniture, learning, voice?
T leaders will step up they always do, others will make excuse-overwhelmed, plate is to full.. https://t.co/9L9vCfgkpi
Make sure everyone knows the Why? Can your Staff Talk the Walk? Bringing Coherence https://t.co/PTD7pvhtVu https://t.co/5UJOXn26Ny
Tribe as the new school year start, know your "why", keep pushing boundaries and asking 5-whys. Advocate for Ss
I have learned that too! https://t.co/77LLrxSi4d
That is a great idea. One of the first things I had to learn was my passions are not everybody's passions.
growth mindset...risk is seen positive. Good points!
Completely agree. That's why I find it intriguing.
Create experiences to inspire growth & spark curiosity. Create an environment where S's ask questions! https://t.co/C8TOIihe7H
Q5: Leadership leverage is not about us. It's about kids. How can we put S's in positions of leverage? https://t.co/PlTkAK6h3P
A5: Have student voice inform professional practice. What if students led Data Teams and Teachers were on the outside listening?
Q6: Time is precious but impactful! How can we maximize leverage from just 10 minutes of our time? https://t.co/ZdTopZm9mO
Q6: Time is precious but impactful! How can we maximize leverage from just 10 minutes of our time? https://t.co/b7zeCWfwHo
What's the deal with ? Could somebody fill me in, because I'd like to know!
DEEPLY engage and explore! From Ss' perspective, not T assumptions. Brilliant as ever ! https://t.co/3L6yN1h6Ij
A5: Ss know when they are being heard. We have to slow down, deeply engage, and explore the important topics that leverage hope
Such a powerful and emPOWERing activity!
has student run staff meetings at the Elem level! Focused on them in 1 of the Hacks
A5. Give students a platform to lead, share their ideas, provide feedback, and make a difference.
So exquisitely said https://t.co/bHp5spyihc
A5: We can maximize strength by allowing weakness and championing progress & effort. That will give them growth leverage!
Hate to bail early tribe but I have a date with Home Depot!
Love this phrasing. Purpose to their passion! https://t.co/Z1AJXfX9Pb
A5. When we help students match their purpose to their passion, pure magic happens. Use your unique talents to meet your goals!
We just read WONDER as a class- there are so many lessons and kids are pumped to start making a difference!
I think Ts learn in the same way as kids. I appreciate an outline, curriculum map, shared vision... w/freedom to be me.
Ha! Good luck and thanks for adding our capital this morning!
A5: "I wish Ts would..." from Ss. Give power to voice.
A6: In 10 minutes . .. you can THANK A TEACHER OR STAFF MEMBER - personal note (not e-mail) or face-to-face appreciation.
In our work with school leaders, we use this book to encourage them to be effective levers in the work. https://t.co/t6bHQzpRvk
A student asked me a difficult question yesterday..."why do I do things differently than other teachers?"...made me think!
Wow... setting the stage for the discussion... my lesson for the morning- thank you for the extension.
and teaching them to notice each other, remember choices they have made and reflect on what outcomes they want
Q6 Spend 10 minutes really listening.
I was thinking of Ts - too much from admin does not let them spread wings and grow. MORE >> https://t.co/k1W3mqbmSe
"Leverage HOPE" ~ I love this. We all need hope, don't we? https://t.co/1W9zjI9X2b
A5: Ss know when they are being heard. We have to slow down, deeply engage, and explore the important topics that leverage hope
Yes! That's the way to do it. I'm working on a S panel at our upcoming conference style PD day.
A3 start with ESSENTIAL question. What NEEDS. to be done for student growth?
A3 Understand the power of team. Sometimes the bus needs more passengers to slow it up a little and allow reflection.
"I wish Admin would..." from Ts. Give power to voice. https://t.co/QTdA9V64cP
A5: "I wish Ts would..." from Ss. Give power to voice.
Q6 Spend 10 minutes in a classroom participating and celebrating the learning.
A6: Hugs, high fives, and smiles...they do wonder for kids (and adults).
A6 Use that 10 min to build relationships , listen to students
Yes we are! https://t.co/blPQf6iAuu
We just read WONDER as a class- there are so many lessons and kids are pumped to start making a difference!
A6. 10 mins is a perfect amount of time to learn about others. Find out about their passions, build a relationship, engage them!
How do we learn to develop, lead, grow organizations? Learn from those who do it for a living https://t.co/9sRGwAmn0B
A6 If you only have a few minutes, plan ahead of time what you will do or say, ready act on any reaction.
Real and rich self-assessment can be the ticket here. Place Ss in the driver's seat communicates belief, optimism & hope
A6: listen. Don't need to do much. Just observe, listen, reflect! Gain more by doing less.
yes! taking time to connect from outside the office goes a long way to building relationships https://t.co/JM0BXjCScU
A6: In 10 minutes . .. you can THANK A TEACHER OR STAFF MEMBER - personal note (not e-mail) or face-to-face appreciation.
A4
what said lol
I'd be muddying the water if I added any more.
The WHY is critical and students/staff must know it! https://t.co/YsyTUf3Tcq
Message of WHY has been hitting me from all sides...need to stop & make sure we all understand the WHY! https://t.co/KIqVBZzNwj
A4: Using a leverage without people understanding the WHY behind it...I learned this just this week! :)
A6: Take 10 and INTENTIONALLY CELEBRATE the successes aligned w/ your purpose. Name them by action & result!
A6: Be fully present and engaged
A6: One word: REFLECTION~make time for it.
What's working? What's not? And Having courage to make changes.
No way! Wow. Where are they talking about this? I want to learn more. https://t.co/mB4xTKhQf7
has student run staff meetings at the Elem level! Focused on them in 1 of the Hacks
A6)Handwrite thank you notes to staff.
A6: Stop and listen, high fives, hugs, fist bumps, and smiles!
A6) Take time each day to separate the urgent from the important. Focus on what's important. https://t.co/Z2TvuRWO6E
Q6: Time is precious but impactful! How can we maximize leverage from just 10 minutes of our time? https://t.co/b7zeCWfwHo
A6: Inspire,guide,congratulate, celebrate,empower. Sometimes the best U can do is step aside and cheer. https://t.co/2sR29ZXqXW
A6 those F2F conversations with teachers and students. Listening to them, supporting them, encouraging them, celebrating them.
Love this. We are Hope Builders! Hope changes everything if you have it and everything if you don't. https://t.co/UdAL7cVrdE
A5: Ss know when they are being heard. We have to slow down, deeply engage, and explore the important topics that leverage hope
expose students to something new all the time 10 mins sharing about a new or unknown thing can open new doors
A6: Our time spent F2F with anyone is a precious gift. Smile & listen to understand and connect for maximum leverage.
Wonderful! Let's all do and think differently. Provide new and rich experiences for our Ss. https://t.co/DlpWtA8J5i
A student asked me a difficult question yesterday..."why do I do things differently than other teachers?"...made me think!
A6: In 10 minutes . . .leaders can unplug and give themselves peace, quiet, and contemplation.
https://t.co/9td2zVw02X
A6: "Twitter10" time with PLN refuels my fire so that I can support numerous levers, mine and others. https://t.co/eBhJTaveNj
Q6: Time is precious but impactful! How can we maximize leverage from just 10 minutes of our time? https://t.co/b7zeCWfwHo
A6 be present-be outside-be away from the desk-you never get those 10 minutes back when you're behind closed doors
Completely on the mark! something leadership can support for sure! https://t.co/qcHhTXfJXQ
DEEPLY engage and explore! From Ss' perspective, not T assumptions. Brilliant as ever ! https://t.co/3L6yN1h6Ij
A5: Ss know when they are being heard. We have to slow down, deeply engage, and explore the important topics that leverage hope
My thoughts were more on letting them take the lead - as admins we don't need to micromanage their work.
A6- Use tools & approaches to maximize communication. Make sure everyone hears the same message, has same opportunity for input.
A6: For principals...read a book aloud to classes! Shows you are a TEACHER, too!
Without hope, we cannot move in directions that are personally meaningful, right?
that could be said with most of her responses.
A6 I send notes home in the mail.
A6) I would encourage everyone to operate in the power zone...the first hour of school. Be out and about. Face time.
A6: 10-2 rule says that for every 10 minutes of instruction, learners should have 2 minutes to process. Ts learning, same as Ss!
A6: By clearing our minds and being totally present in the moment. Celebrating success, then planning on how to make it better.
A6: Being strategic w/ our time helps us leverage the little time that we have. Ensure that every 10 minutes aligns w/ our WHY.
A6 Spend time on & w/ people! That time is ALWAYS more valuable than our tasks. Budget time to invest into others
A6: R-E-S-P-E-C-T! Show you know what their time means to them!
A T did a project โsheโ loved.The lesson wasnโt good but when pressed she would say โThis is best for S https://t.co/WMrrBNHLA2
Can you give an example of hiding behind โwhatโs best for kidsโ?
Vital...Essential....Key! What are ways you have employed to build student ownership? https://t.co/exFNyv8ddV
A5: Give students ownership in your school culture. Let them tell the story of your school
Yes! I'm thinking of starting a teacher appreciation 2 run the first 30 days of school,why only in May ? https://t.co/YaFwpLybfq
A6: In 10 minutes . .. you can THANK A TEACHER OR STAFF MEMBER - personal note (not e-mail) or face-to-face appreciation.
Working his tail off https://t.co/sy6HxsPX7k
working his tail off flying coast2coast meeting with 100s of 1000s of people trying to uplift, assist, give us hope 4the future
Totally agree with you - I love when I know the objective of meetings. Helps focus.
A6 Use the time talking, F2F with Ss, do an activ, have fun, get them involved,use time to observe & reflect too
I think they come built that way. The trick is to not squeeze the love for learning right out of them.
A6: BE PRESENT...mindful of the moment ur in, not thinking about ur next task. You WILL miss out if you are not fully engaged
Sorry I have run out early- As always, great ideas to reflect on to incorporate into my daily thoughts, planning and reflections.
Completely agree. Teaching happens whenever learning is occurring. The more learning, the better the teaching.
A6: Take 10 to reflect, recharge, and remember WHY we do what we do. Don't let distractors get in the way. Have a great week !
A6: no question for me 10 mins= visiting two classrooms and interacting with Ss
A5 "leadership leverage is... about kids" We all blab about being a ... I use a "studio" or "workshop" model
Every day, morning and night--lots during the day too! Didn't Hattie say something about this?
A6) in 10 minutes I can be in at least 4 classes with a prepared sticky note of praise for Teacher and high fives for kids.
A6 Get away from the desk. Get in the classrooms, walk the halls, go outside. Refill your tank with the WHY you do what you do
There's so much in a hand written note. It's definitely highly valued in this digital age https://t.co/fFbhxive5g
A6 I send notes home in the mail.
A6 Spend 10 minutes really getting know your Ts and their . Donโt pretend to care for 30 sec. Care for 10 minutes.
Every meeting should be an opportunity to learn https://t.co/S4xbd2VoW8
Totally agree with you - I love when I know the objective of meetings. Helps focus.
Reminds me of : IMMERSION--are we in the pool or watching from the side? Being present is a critical lever.
A4 when responsibility and ownership are not evenly distributed. This goes for admin, Ts, and Ss. We all need to contribute
People need to feel loved, noticed, involved, and celebrated.
A6 be intentional about being out and about in your school. Classrooms, hall, cafeteria, bus stop....greet with a smile & high 5
A6: In 10 minutes...talk with a teacher and tell them how GREAT they are.
Thx you to and for guiding a focused convo today on "leverage." Let's all maximize our potential!
A6: relationship builders and learning about those you work with. Can gain very useful value immediate and for the future
Without the learning, teaching is just talking.
A6:Building relationships with teachers and students by listening and taking time to celebrate success! https://t.co/50LwbCgkhQ
Q6: Time is precious but impactful! How can we maximize leverage from just 10 minutes of our time? https://t.co/b7zeCWfwHo
A6. Learn from other leaders time saving tips that will allow your time to be spent in classrooms rather than office.
an excellent resource in supporting children to become VERY confident in themselves & feel safe. https://t.co/iETasuLdzx
A6. Leaders must take carrot themselves. Often we spend so much time trying to take care of others we fail to take care of us
A5: Empower all Ss to & AP level classes, equity & diversity matter, given safe spaces
Awesome!! Hack it, grow it, share it
A6: Give your team 10 one on one minutes the first few weeks of school and repeat as often as you can. https://t.co/96J4pOXbU8
some of my favorite things to do during the day. Connect with students at recess.
Loved the chat today and I learned new vocabulary ๐ I felt challenged & encouraged. Great collaboration on needed topics
My list is growing-- don't want to ever forget what it's like to be T and try to do the same for Ss too
Our pleasure!!!! Thank YOU Lead Uppers for joining us & helping build collective efficacy in our tribe! https://t.co/LaXAtDBROF
Thx you to and for guiding a focused convo today on "leverage." Let's all maximize our potential!
Thanks for all the work you do! Continue to champion the message!
