#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).
Morning #LeadUpChat tribe! Jeff here, creator of @LeadUpNow, & an admin at a phenomenal school in Prosper, TX. Grateful to be w/ you this morning as we dive into a new series "Limitless" w/ leadership today, "do others want to follow you?" People leave people, not schools.
Welcome to #LeadUpChat...there is always a seat saved for you! Take a moment to introduce yourself and where you are from. Can't wait to connect today with so many thought leaders as we launch a new series, "Limitless."
With the shift of the #BookCampPD chat to Sunday evenings at 7:30 EST I can easily jump into #LeadUpChat on Saturday mornings. I am thrilled as I believe it is one of the best chats on Twitter.
Good morning #leadupchat. This year, I'm teaching 2nd graders @OakHarborPS. I'm the tech coach for my building and leading our green team. I loved our PBIS kick off at school yesterday.
Good Morning #LeadUpChat from Colorado! I work with District Tech Services, former Spanish teacher, current EdD student studying Educational Leadership and Policy.
Hi Julie - I know there are a lot of educators in your world / but as a recently retired supt in Va - please follow @MrCraftBrooklyn who just located to the city - one of the most talented Ts and leaders I’ve ever worked with #LeadUpChat
A1) working with instead of over. In any situation. A classroom teacher working alongside students or a Principal jumping into the classroom or book studies. Showing you are not above the work you are asking others to do. #leadupchat
A1: By letting their team dissent. “Provide input until a decision is made and then support that decision as if you made it yourself” I learned this from Dick Lohr #leadupchat
A1: I don’t think there’s anything more admirable about a leader than taking ownership and making things right if a mistake is made, or things aren’t going as planned. People trust and respect those who show integrity and work hard to make things better #LeadUpChat
A1.5 by understanding your team doesn’t exist to feed your ego and make you feel go. They are there to change the world. That’s not pretty sometimes, and that’s ok. #leadupchat
A1: Respect and popularity usually go hand in hand, but where they diverge is when respected leaders make hard principled choices that require themselves and others to reflect, work a little harder and get out of their comfort zone. #Leadupchat
A1: you can gain respect by listening to others’ ideas, supporting staff and their S’s, and being willing to address issues that arise. Consistently doing those 3 things starts to build respect across the campus for the job you’re doing as a leader #leadupchat
Good morning from Longmont, Colorado #LeadUpChat! I am an EdD student in Educational Leadership and Policy with 20 years of teaching, 2 years of teacher coaching, and almost 2 years of working as an support specialist in District Tech Services.
A1 Leaders gain the respect of team members by being true to their word, being fair & consistent with all stakeholders, providing consistent support to their team, and asking for & using feedback shared by the team to move everyone toward the established vision #leadupchat
A1.5 by understanding your team doesn’t exist to feed your ego and make you feel good. They are there to change the world. That’s not pretty sometimes, and that’s ok. #leadupchat
A1: Being honest and vulnerable, trusting in their staff and being willing to admit when they are wrong. Always there to listen and be willing to provide support even it is not easy. #leadupchat
A1: the best thing a leader can do is everything that they ask of their staff. Lunch duty, recess, open car doors, pick up trash, be active in PLCs, be present in the classrooms...basically anything that gets you out the office and with kids!!!! #LeadUpChat
A1) I see respected leaders take more blame and less recognition than they deserve. They listen more and speak less. They lead by example and show grace. #LeadUpChat
The having people's backs component is essential, Michelle. Team members desire a person who they know will support them and be their advocate @PrincipalSmart#leadupchat
A1: By being visible and approachable. For difficult conversations, saying things in person is important. Our district's theme this year is "Your Words Matter" #leadupchat
A1: You gain respect by being a clear communicator. You ask for, consider, and take feedback. You listen to your staff. You are willing to try to new things and make decisions, and monitor progress and adjust. You can admit when you make mistakes. #leadupchat
Today’s leaders must be equipped with:
EQ - Emotional Intelligence
PAQ - Personal Awareness
OAQ - Organizational Awareness
SAQ - Systems Awareness
FAQ - Future Awareness
To lead their organizations more effectively in the present and more relevantly for the future...
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Also. By passing praise and owning responsibility. If something you and your team did that was successful, give them All The credit. If there was a mistake, own it and train staff for it in the future #leadupchat
a1 popping in late. HS math, inquiry learning, STEM integration. A respected leader keeps up with their profession by reading professional news, etc. #leadupchat
A1. They work on building relationships! You gain popularity by being able to sit down and work with people and listen! Being respected, by not favoring one side to another! #leadupchat
A1: Leaders must understand the work people do, help lighten the load, keep the focus where it belongs and FOLLOW THROUGH. You must be trustworthy to be respected! #leadupchat
A1: Wow, starting with a deep question- Why I love #leadupchat.
OK, respected leaders have strong communication skills, and are willing to confront problems head on and have difficult (maybe uncomfortable) conversations (even about race, etc.).
A1 The best leaders lead from behind, it is the small things but always being a servant leader to support your crew! Read the quote below and take student out and put Educator in its place! That is my work! #LeadUpChat
A1: Respect and popularity usually go hand in hand, but where they diverge is when respected leaders make hard principled choices that require themselves and others to reflect, work a little harder and get out of their comfort zone. #Leadupchat
To lead by example...
1. Be honest, kind & speak the truth
2. Be accessible & present
3. Practice shared/collaborative leadership
4. Question to deepen thinking/reflection
5. Express gratitude & appreciation
6. Provide meaningful feedback
7. Make servant leadership your priority
A1: Actions speak louder than words. Show up. Be in the trenches together. Keep the positive vibes flowing but understanding of the struggles. #leadupchat
The leaders who have influenced me the most and gained my respect have always had my back. It does not mean they had to agree with everything I wanted to do. #leadupchat
A1: Having beliefs that are transparent and shared and consistent use of practices that are evidence of those beliefs fosters trust and trust is accompanied by respect. #LeadUpChat
A1-We usually see the overall picture than our team members do. This might lead to unpopular decisions. Yet, making sure others understand the clarity of the why can lead to respect. #LeadUpChat
A1. When I reflect back to the "popular" administrators I worked with they were often viewed as the "golden boys" who could do no wrong. Peal back the layers, and it was sad to find out their true colors. #LeadUpChat
A1) Leaders who, when the going gets tough, dig in and get their hands dirty right next to everyone else on the team earn the respect of those they lead. #leadupchat
I love this viewpoint and I 100% agree. Owning up to a mistake is something that can be hard to do, but a respected leader has the integrity to do so. #leadupchat
YES! Positive vibes are so crucial, but acknowledging the struggles must happen. Teaching is hard and embracing that and overcoming hardships as a team is the most important part of a successful school!
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A1: Respect is built overtime and with consistency. Relationship Building is the vessel and reminder yourself of the ABCs of Leadership: Always Be Cultivating. #leadupchat
A1: Great leaders cultivate confidence and inspire others to action. They embrace, give, and lead with optimism. They understand what serving others is truly about. #Leadupchat
A1: big difference between managing people and leading people. Respect comes from leading by example. Don’t just talk, Walk the walk alongside your team. Actually view your people as your team. Listen to a person’s word choice- it reveals a lot about a leader. #LeadUpChat
A1: Respected leaders like @OHPS_Super challenges the thinking of those they lead. He invited Dr. Caprice Hollins to be our keynote speaker at our school kick off meeting. She spoke about race and equity. #Leadupchat#inspired.
I agree, I don't see respect and popularity as hugely apart-- respect might come before popularity if we're asking people to change for the benefit of the kids. #leadupchat
I worked with a Supt. who shared with me that when I made a mistake I needed to be like the royals in long ago England who rode through town having tomatoes thrown their direction and admit to their errors. They owned up to mistakes! #LeadUpChat
I love this viewpoint and I 100% agree. Owning up to a mistake is something that can be hard to do, but a respected leader has the integrity to do so. #leadupchat
I certainly hope not. I think popularity alone will fade if the person loses the respect of their peers/staff. I've heard teachers say "We like ___ as a person, but we need you to make sure X,Y,Z happens." They didn't trust the leader to follow through. #LeadUpChat
Leadership credibility is based on doing what we say we still to do. Every meeting should be a refrain of “Promises made . . . promises kept."
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A1- Popular leaders can be respected leaders. It takes respecting others, working along side, open communication, and willingness to listen that makes you both respected and popular. #Leadupchat
Important leadership lesson that must be learned by all of us who are aspiring to reach our full leadership capacity. Essential that we reflect on this point and analyze our own daily leadership practice #leadupchat
A2: people have an inherent need to belong and to feel that they are part of a bigger purpose. Leaders do this daily by walking around campus, giving feedback to staff and asking for input and ideas for how to best move the campus forward #LeadUpChat
A2. I do for my teachers what I want them to do every day for our students. Morning check in through a daily walk around, popping in to their classroom just to say hi. A quick sticky note. Time at meetings just to share how we are doing. #LeadUpChat
A1 - (Hi, Art from TX here...) Listen. Know your team. Meaningful feedback. Achievable goals. Tools to reach those goals. And regular banquets. #leadupchat
A2: I Notice. This is critically important. It’s not possible for a principal with 80 staff members to do daily. The key is that staff members know you recognize their efforts and that you see their contributions. #LeadUpChat
A2- simple notes left after observations, kudos during staff meetings, supporting personal
Growth by sending to conferences and providing resources for things to allow Ts to try new things. #leadupchat
A1:leaders in any role want to be liked but should care more about integrity. Maintaining integrity will garner respect& you want to liked forctge right reasons #leadupchat
A2: through everyday observations... send texts, write a note, email, vox... I need to do a much better job at giving feedback while out and about in the building. #leadupchat
A1: When I push my staff to do something new that's good for kids, it's tough at first. Ultimately if they succeed, they feel great about themselves. My own popularity is irrelevant in either phase. #leadupchat
A2: Leadership is present in a thousand little conversations in a day. Be present in both listening and noticing. It seems to me that one can train themselves in such a way with this that it simply becomes a part of the daily routine. #LeadUpChat
A2: We must shout out and appreciates ur staff. Working in a school is difficult, and especially when days are tough, we need to show staff we appreciate, see, and are thankful for the hard & awesome work they are doing. #leadupchat
A2: by attentively listening when you are giving someone else your time. We all can tell when people are only part there. If you don’t have the time schedule for when you do. I know that when I am given time by admin I feel appreciated. #Leadupchat I also respect they are busy!
A2: "I notice. You matter." These words can breathe life into a teacher. Just like students, teachers need to know they are valued and accomplishing great things. Knowing you are on the right track allows you to keep moving forward. Words matter. #leadupchat
A2: Leaders who create spaces where there is an honest appreciation for others’ ideas as opposed to those who engage in moving a team to their own ends earn trust and reflect others matter. #LeadUpChat
A2 Leaders can use the "I notice" phrase to identify areas of strength and consistency in their team. This communicates that leaders are paying attention and value team member efforts. This practice shows team members that they matter #leadupchat
A2. Came across this idea over a year ago on Twitter. Cards that were created to hand out like candy to staff members. Handwritten note on the back about what they did that was stellar. #LeadUpChat
A2: leaders are viewed as the experts in their field. Teams look to them for guidance. When they know their leader sees them as a person and is involved in their growths and struggles, it builds a bond and safe space to allow for chance-taking and failing forward! #leadupchat
A2: Noticing and recognizing the pieces of greatness our teachers & students share of themselves with our school community is so important because THEY make us who we are as a school community. Being seen as YOU is what makes a school building a community home for all #LeadUpChat
You will never be a leader others love to follow if you are not a leader who loves people. If you don't love people then this is probably not the profession for you. #LeadUpChat
A2: Leaders are servants. Realize that leadership is unselfish in nature and that the other person is the most important one in the room. If I can’t help make others better by listening, asking questions, offering suggestions and working side by side, I have failed. #Leadupchat
One of my go to questions in one on ones is to ask; “what good work are you seeing others doing in the organization?” That is helpful to recognize staff; “I’m hearing (being specific) good things about you!” Is big. #leadupchat
A2: To notice means you have to be consistently showing a daily presence in each classroom, no matter how small. Through noticing, quick smile or comment later that day, you are showing that person what they do day in and day out matters to you. #LeadUpChat
Q2) If we want students to be known and valued, we NEED to have our teachers feel the same. This has to be embedded within the school's culture. We can do this by individual and public affirmative feedback, hand-written notes, and checking in on things beyond work #LeadUpChat
Leadership credibility is based on doing what we say we still to do. Every meeting should be a refrain of “Promises made . . . promises kept."
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A2.1) SEEING the effort your team makes and ACKNOWLEDGING that effort is often the greatest reward a leader can bestow. Because respect grows mutually - it is very difficult (if not impossible) to build it from one side of a relationship or the other. #LeadUpChat
A2:We all are traveling on this journey and all we want is it that we mattered to someone. Why not be that someone to our students and colleagues ? #leadupchat
The best way to notice others and show them that they matter…is to serve people in ways that provide access, opportunities and support towards them gaining greater competence and capacity in the work they’ve chosen to pursue.
Invest in people.
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Agree, Brent. Time is a finite resource that all leaders have. We must be intentional about establishing protected time to communicate with, pour into and support our team members @mrbgilson#leadupchat
A2 Everyone needs to feel valued. Leaders can do this by speaking to staff in passing and calling them by name. Celebrating Ts as they pursue greatness with their Ss. Taking things off their plates when possible. #LeadUpChat
A1: Become a respected leader by: 1. Listening often, 2. Having a selfless purpose and sticking to it, and 3. Making difficult decisions based on what is right, not what is popular #leadupchat
A2. I adore this idea by @aaron_hogan who shared it on Twitter so I created a graphic to continue spreading the concept.
"You matter" = posting items on Twitter when you notice staff members being their marvelous self! #LeadUpChat
A2: Send a quick email (bonus if it’s with a meme or gif) or leave a post-it (hopefully w/ a sticker) saying specifically what you saw that was great. Takes a few minutes but means a lot and can really turn around someone’s day! #leadupchat
A2) If we want students to be known and valued, we NEED to have our teachers feel the same. This has to be embedded within the school's culture. We can do this by individual and public affirmative feedback, hand-written notes, and checking in on things beyond work #LeadUpChat
A2: One tough aspect of being a teacher is that the work you do can feel invisible to other professionals. Being 'seen' and recognized for the tremendous effort it takes to support and connect with students is validating and reenergizing. #LeadUpChat
That’s a good point. Leaders need to get to know their team’s personality differences and use that as a guide for tailoring feedback and praise. #leadupchat
A2. Being present, available, working with Ss members on issues, listening is key, empowering staff to try new things and take risks and lead, give feedback, compliments, show kindness! #leadupchat
A2: Leaders-- like myself!-- underestimate how much it matters for staff and students to be acknowledged and seen-- even if we just make eye contact say, "Hello [name]!" like that person matters. #leadupchat
A2: This connects with the "I see you" attitude. A leader needs to know their followers on a deeper level. Take the time to see everyone is human, they have their own baggage, and need support. Everyone craves appreciation in some way- be that for your followers. #leadupchat
A2: These words summarize a team mentality to me. Everyone is part of the process and is valued. Being present for all staff members and listening is essential. It takes a village! #leadupchat
And teachers need to understand when Admin are too busy. We have no idea how much they really have to do that we don’t see (my wife is admin in her school) As a teacher I have a better understanding now. #Leadupchat
A2 Everyone needs to feel valued. Leaders can do this by speaking to staff in passing and calling them by name. Celebrating Ts as they pursue greatness with their Ss. Taking things off their plates when possible. #LeadUpChat
Please do! Seeing the eyes light up when someone who they don’t expect to know something gives them specific praise is a big deal! It’s “good gossip” #leadupchat
A2 because just like our SS our colleagues our teachers or community...need to hear they matter. It’s the little things that can make someone’s day someone’s week. It’s the little things like knowing you matter that can build and change a culture in the building #LeadUpChat
A1: By doing what is best for the building, the staff, & the students. Putting those needs above your own. Making tough decisions even when it may not be the popular decision. #leadupchat
A2: The best thing I’ve done this year is carry an Expo marker w/me everywhere I go. A positive note written on a teacher’s desk goes a long way. It takes me 2 seconds of time but means a lot to our AMAZING teachers. #spreadjoy#LeadUpChat
A2: Leaders must ensure that our schools are inclusive and all stakeholders are valued. I've borrowed ideas from other #eduheroes to better organize my connection plan and have been intentional about reaching all stakeholders. #LeadupChat
A2.2) I had a great principal when I was in the classroom who kept a stock of little, blank, all-occasion cards in her desk. Getting one of those with a short hand-written message of thanks from the boss was gold. I still have every one she ever wrote to me. #LeadUpChat
A1 respect comes from being able to share vulnerabilities -not be perfect .. from doing what you say .. aligning beliefs and practice .. from decency in interactions even when we disagree #LeadUpChat
I learned a great trick through the Leadership Blueprint by @flipflippen wher you put 5 pennies in your left pocket you move one penny for every compliment given. All 5 pennies need to be in your right pocket before you leave for the day! #leadupchat
Whenever I’m asked “what’s your leadership style” my response is usually “I try to be a chameleon.” I have my preferred style of course (relational leadership model and social change model with a dash of Schlossberg and Sanford) but I try to adapt #leadupchat
A2: Just like with our students, our staff need to know that they are seen, making a point to say their names, leaving affirmations after walkthroughs, and taking the time to stop in and check in all are simple ways to walk this talk! #leadupchat
A2. It just takes a second to click on "like" when educators share something amazing on Twitter that they are doing in their classroom. Are you doing this to show others "YOU MATTER?" #LeadUpChat
A2 I have noticed a huge difference in my connections with others. I schedule unstructured time to check in with students and teachers with the sole purpose of connecting. This is "I notice" "You matter" #leadupchat
A2: It's human nature to want to be appreciated for what you do each and every day. A leader who recognizes this will have staff members jumping through hoops for them! #leadupchat
A2: Those simple words hold tremendous meaning when used by a leader to a team member - or anyone for that matter. Recognizing people can go a long way, especially when building a community feel. #leadupchat
A2- Ts, Ss, & even Ps need these 4 words consistently. Morning check ins, offering praise in weekly memos, &hand written notes are ways to make people feel like they stand out. When the Super wants to know staff also makes this happen! #leadupchat
A2. How about the terrific schools across this country who are posting items every day, all day? They are certainly the "storyteller-in-chief!" @blackbearsroar and @emilyfranESL do this - please check them out! #LeadUpChat
A2: It’s amazing how an open door, especially as the day ends, invites team members to “drop in” and share what’s on their mind. The leaders I trusted did this and I tried to do it as well. I watched other leaders whose closed doors spoke volumes. #LeadUpChat
A3 Providing opportunities for people to lead at staff meetings etc. helps build confidence. Teachers often don't think they are doing anything noteworthy, but it is so untrue. #leadupchat
A3 Develop a common vision that everyone believes in and strives for excellence; give others chance to lead PD and get input to make decisions; help staff realize “difference starts with us” #leadupchat
Offer opportunities for autonomy, create environments where risk is supported with safety nets, and remember…
It requires you to place a dimmer switch on your leadership, to allow the light of those you serve the opportunity to shine brighter.
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A3: I think when things are only delegated or the appearance of voice and choice is superficial we develop a learned helplessness. Given the chance to act we grow. I am grateful for admin that provide opportunities for that growth #LeadUpChat
A3: Build leadership capacity among those you lead. Principals ask staff to lead committees. Teachers like me ask students to lead programs whenever possible. I've already created student leader for composting on 1st day of school. #leadupchat
Completely agree. For many, this is simply making sure that they don't get bogged down behind a desk. The habit can be scheduling time for those little walks. #LeadUpChat
A3: we empower others to make decisions by asking them ?s instead of telling them our ideas. Asking questions helps others reflect on their own thinking & abilities & helps them see & believe that they are capable to lead #LeadUpChat
A3: It starts by encouraging risk-taking and supporting risk-taking...especially when they stumble or fall. Folks need a safe environment where they won’t be chastised but celebrated for trying something new and taking a chance. #leadupchat
A3: Looking forward to the responses because I think this is the biggest challenge of leadership. How do we give up the reins when leaders are the ones that are still held accountable in the end? At least that is a common thought process. #LeadUpChat
A3) Reflect on how deep you can go in your organization with those who can say "yes." Move to flatten the hierarchy so that others have authority to make decisions. Delegate authority, not tasks. #LeadUpChat
A3: Not every decision can go to committee because that creates chaos, but we can find ways to co-create the “why” and the “what,” and then leave it up to the Ts to decide the “how.” Loose and tight. #Leadupchat
Hello, #LeadUpChat! Chi, Director & Teacher in FL. A1 Respect is earned by doing work well to benefit others but should not be the goal. The work matters. Popularity shouldn't be a goal either, yet respect & popularity are not mutually exclusive. Humility is important in both.
It can be so important to slow ourselves down and take note of people's personal lives just like we try and do for our students. We forget that sometimes in our busy frenzy. #leadupchat
A3: Leadership is all about growing other people in the building! Leaders should constantly look for ways to encourage growth in everyone. People who feel recognized, supported, and trusted will take the risk to make decisions and step into campus leadership roles #LeadUpChat
A2: Follow "I notice" with specifics. General compliments are nice, but referencing specifics shows you are genuine. "You matter" becomes more than just a feel-good statement when there is follow up and follow through.
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A3. I believe this is one of the most important and powerful things a leader does. It begins with the involvement of others in developing goals and objectives so their voice and choice/knowledge is used. #LeadUpChat
A3 Empowering others begins with scaffolding the empowerment.Effective leaders have routines of giving opportunities for team members to "step out" & demonstrate their own capacity, sharing & implementing new ideas,& encouraging new leaders to coach other team members #leadupchat
A3: Good leaders engage team members in a task and share the outcome. They encourage the team member to develop the process and are available along the way as a coach and advisor. Delegating often means charging someone with a scripted set of actions. #LeadUpChat
Consider that the better you become as a leader the less decisions you make. You end up making only the most important decisions. Why? Because you have moved from a position of control and command to high performance through empowerment. #LeadUpChat
A3. Listening to your faculty as to their wants and needs! In Empowering and leading, building those relationships to find out what areas that T need to support them for PD. Encouraging them to try new things! #leadupchat
A3 Empowering Others
-identify and create opportunities for teachers to have voice. cultivate confidence.
-open dialogues with students. support their ideas. be obviously actionable and celebratory of their input
-show more than tell. be real. be authentic.
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A3: It is not enough to just delegate a task. You need to trust those whom you empower to make decisions and lead their team. Support them from afar, and praise them in public! You empower leaders by trusting them to learn from mistakes and soar from success! #leadupchat
A3: Good leaders engage team members in a task and share the outcome. They encourage the team member to develop the process and are available along the way as a coach and advisor. Delegating often means charging someone with a scripted set of actions. #LeadUpChat
A3: Great leaders produce great leaders. If a leader creates managers, he/she hasn't done his/her job. Stop Joysticking Your Leaders! https://t.co/H7SbnITh0f#leadupchat
A3: I love bringing ideas up the chain and hearing "Love it!" "Great! Let's do it" Everyone likes to have a positive impact with what they do. Be an encourager! #360Leadership@cultureofyes#leadupchat
So true-- I've been asked in the past whether I "delegated" or "abdicated" a leadership task. People need to be guided if we delegate tasks to them-- that can happen if we see the people around us as co-leaders. #leadupchat
A3:empowering & nurturing leaders takes effort. We need to connect with our colleagues. We need to find leadership potential in all our faculty& staff even they haven’t recognized it yet. This fosters growth mindset& risk taking . This IS empowerment. #leadupchat
A3) You know what's huge? TALKING TO YOUR PEOPLE. When I have delegated a task and told that delegate, "I TRUST YOU," I have seen their eyes light up and shoulders square. After that, they have been confident to make the call, and they refuse to let me down. #LeadUpChat
A3: Have staff directed and facilitated PLCs. Leadership still supports the facilitator in planning, but staff has complete control in planning their PLC. Also, staff chooses which PLC to be a part of. Trust staff to lead, participate, and support each other. #leadupchat
This is so important! A safe environment for risk-taking means that you do not have to succeed. We praise the winners and ignore the "unsung heroes" that contribute as much or more every day! #leadupchat
YES! Giving others the chance to add to the community of learners instead of only one person's input. A shared vision makes this work even better! Management to Leadership to TEAMwork. #leadupchat
A3 Develop a common vision that everyone believes in and strives for excellence; give others chance to lead PD and get input to make decisions; help staff realize “difference starts with us” #leadupchat
A3) Reflect on how deep you can go in your organization with those who can say "yes." Move to flatten the hierarchy so that others have authority to make decisions. Delegate authority, not tasks. #LeadUpChat
A3: this year we created a virtual pineapple chart. It is really taking off! Teachers are learning from each other and starting to adopt new ways of doing things. You have so many experts on your campus... find ways to make them shine! ☀️ #LeadUpChat
A3) When strong mission & culture are established, leaders should empower others to meet common goals with autonomy. The strong mission/culture will provide structure to ensure goals are met & the autonomy provided feeds the creativity & voice of those being empowered #LeadUpChat
A3: I hear many Ts say they were “volun-told” to do something. Instead, leaders see strength in being vulnerable in asking for help. You’ve then taken a step toward authentic teambuilding. Others will step up when their unique skills are recognized and honored. #LeadUpChat
A3: Earlier today, I learned about co-coaching instead of instructional coaches on a diff twitter chat. Changing the mindset so everyone is given a platform to create change gives Ts more opportunities to empower themselves/each other. #Leadupchat
A3: For PD, ask staff members to model, share what is working in their classroom, or lead sessions or parts of session. Coach staff in their presentations and shout them out for their participation! #leadupchat
True thoughts, Robert. Important that the praise that we give our team members is specific and genuine. Team members know when leaders are being inauthentic @rbreyer51#leadupchat
A3. LOVE this chart for school or grade level team discussions about "empowerment." Check out the bottom row and ask others to share out loud where they are in the continuum? #LeadUpChat
A4: My principal is a champion at building culture. The phrases he regularly uses are "This is what we want it to look like", and "This is why." #LeadUpChat
A2 Every person needs to feel valued to sustain their efforts and propel them forward. A leader needs to know & be able to communicate what the teachers and students in their charge are doing. Roam through classrooms and hallways daily. Pay attention. Converse daily. #Leadupchat
A4 I spend a lot of time reflecting on my decisions small and large and how other people react to them. I think it is important to pay attention to small signs of frustration and deal with them before they become big things. #leadupchat
A2 People want to know that you value them as people not cogs in a machine. When you know about them and their lives you honor them breathing souls first with hopes and dreams, fears and ideas. #leadupchat
A4: we can tell how we make others’ feel by how they talk about coming to work, how they treat others and whether or not they have a smile on their face when they walk in the door. Are they excited to start a new day and share what they’re doing/learning? #LeadUpChat
A4: I think leaders have a role in school culture but only a small piece. They have to answer to more than those who directly work with them. A balance needs to be achieved that builds culture. #LeadUpChat
A4: A positive school culture by making other feel valued and supported! It should be the goal of every school leader to make their T's feel special! #leadupchat
I realize from this rich convo today is what we need to be teaching in our grad. programs for aspiring admin as well as to our pre-service teachers. We need to narrow the gap on knowing and doing in our profession as leaders. #LeadUpChat
A3: Empowering vs delegating is about how much direction is given. If you provide a step-by-step list of tasks and desired outcomes then you are delegating. If you provide a goal that needs to be accomplished, then let go of the reigns, you are empowering. #leadupchat
A4 It’s important to nurture followers and then develop leaders...we use our building leadership team to help share positive vibes, provide feedback and model best practices. #leadupchat
A4: Thinking back that although we walk into the same building, we are all dealing with different baggage. Just as teachers need to know students- principals need to take the time to understand who their staff are as individuals. That builds a healthy culture. #Leadupchat
A4: We need to speak from the heart, be courageous in showing our vulnerability and accept that we will make mistakes and learn from those mistakes. #leadupchat
A4-It is all about the culture of our campus. Develop a positive culture. Challenges will always be there but a positive school culture will drive your team through it. #LeadUpChat
A2 Important because the staff is human and needs a leader who can recognize and acknowledge that. Made possible through mindful interaction. Pay attention to what’s not being said as well as what is. #LeadUpChat
A4 We scale culture by purposefully investing in our team. Starts with a genuine investment in our team & a genuine desire to see them grow. When we collaborate with our team 1:1 and in small group, identifying their own goals and supporting them on the journey is key #leadupchat
A4: You scale this by letting others make the decisions and you support them in those decisions even if you would have done it differently. I think it’s the “scaling of two.” If you empower 2, and each of them empower 2, etc, you can scale significantly #leadupchat
A4: I go to work because I'm surrounded by people who care about me. While we focus on the "Whole Child", we can't forget about the "Whole Adult" #leadupchat
A4: A strong culture is based upon shared values. Everyone on the team commits to living them. The leader is the keeper of the culture flame 🔥. #LeadUpChat
A3 Encourage others to lead professional learning within the school. Allow other voices to take charge of PD at faculty meetings. Facilitate, rather than mandate, shifts/changes/improvements. #Leadupchat
A4: On a Google forms survey, on a rating scale, have staff respond to “I feel welcome and safe here” and “I feel appreciated here”. Then, ask for feedback about how you can make your school more welcoming and appreciative. #leadupchat
Hmm....not sure about that. It seems that someone needs to be responsible for establishing the framework. I think that is true for #PBL as well. But I agree that the leader needs responsiveness and awareness throughout the building. #LeadUpChat
To continue on this. Admin can only do so much.staff that only see the negative they can do far more to destroy a culture than bad leadership. As teachers we can take opportunities to grow outside work but negative people can really take the wind out of our sails. #leadupchat
A4:Creating opportunities 4 GENUINE collegial interaction. Modeling behaviors you want all Ts,& Ss 2 exhibit.building a schedule that fosters a sense of community, respect & trust. Ss should be seeing empathy, collaboration, mutual respects in Ts& admin.#culture#leadupchat
A4: Be positive and have an open mind. Building an efficient culture can be long-lasting. These are your people, your community, your second fam! #leadupchat
A4: People need to feel they are a part of something bigger than themselves. Culture builders activate this need in people by having an inclusive people centered vision, a clear plan of execution, an open door and mind for discussion and trust in others. #Leadupchat
Lots of great ideas here! What resonates most with me is "even if you would have done it differently"! This is critical. If folks know you respect other ways of thinking, they will be authentic and reach their potential! #leadupchat
My sweet mom once said about her job: "people follow me and enjoy doing it. It's not about the follow, but about the enjoy part." When Ts trust the heart of the leaders, the rest is easier . #leadupchat
If we are tapping the shoulder of the same people in our care to always execute the work in our building this is capacity issue, not a people issue. You must connect with people's passion and what they are obsessive about..find out. Defy the 80/20 principle. #LeadUpChat
A4-It all comes down to how well do we know are team. Do we know them as staff or as a person? You can’t influence others if you truly don’t know them. #LeadUpChat
You're right, Dale. When we are intentional about growing our team with those who share the same ethos about our important work, we exponentially increase our collective capacity to reach our vision @Dale_Chu#leadupchat
I often sat quietly and listened to teachers share their dreams and then moved heaven and earth to help them come true. Whether it was seeking grant funds, speaking w/ School Boards, community donations - whatever it took. #leadUpChat
A4) We scale culture by defining WHAT it looks like, sounds like, and feels like. By doing that, we define what a WIN is in our school. And then, as consistently as we can, we celebrate our wins. Doing this over time not only reinforces our culture, it scales it out. #leadupchat
A4. It's important to make people feel valued, important, and that they matter and are making an important difference! When T are frustrated, you need to listen to the why! Be fair, not take sides on an issue. #leadupchat
A4: The work we do is important. However, taking care of your own family is more important. Balance is key and your teachers have to know that it’s okay to put family first. Otherwise, it falls apart at the expense of our students. #LeadUpChat
A4: It's hard to show up every day if no one sees you, speaks to you, knows you. It would be soul crushing. Great leaders make sure that the culture is welcoming and encouraging. People do better work when they are feeling better! Take away unnecessary stress. #leadupchat
A4) We scale culture by defining WHAT it looks like, sounds like, and feels like. By doing that, we define what a WIN is in our school. And then, as consistently as we can, we celebrate our wins. Doing this over time not only reinforces our culture, it scales it out. #leadupchat
When you are met by people every day by a smile and or just seeing them lifts your spirits you know you have relationships, respect,
& positive climate&culture. @PrincipalAlfaro#leadupchat
A2: because we all need to feel that we are making a contribution that moves the team forward. We all need to matter. Maslow’s hierarchy of needs. #LeadUpChat
A4: The work we do is important. However, taking care of your own family is more important. Balance is key and your teachers have to know that it’s okay to put family first. Otherwise, it falls apart at the expense of our students. #LeadUpChat
You can't manufacture community; it is created through value, when people feel valued for who they are, what they do, how they add, and how you make them feel...
#leadupchat
I think as leaders we set the tone by bringing positive energy and enthusiasm. Some days will be better then others but if we consistently lead daily conversations to positive outlooks while valuing our teachers, a productive learning environment will be created. #LeadUpChat
A4: The "classified week" committee leaders at our school decided one week is not enough to celebrate this group. They started "Thankful Thursdays." Certified staff will take turns giving special treats to classified staff on Thursdays throughout the year. #Leadupchat
A5: i mentioned earlier; ask staff to provide “good gossip;” what do they see colleagues doing that is amazing? Then use that data to follow up! #leadupchat
A4 #truth in baggage! Ps need to take time to understand their staff, sometimes other Ts need to take on that role of understanding each other too. The Stand Up for each other activity @bradbizzell showcased from FB allows this to happen and school culture to grow. #leadupchat
A4: Thinking back that although we walk into the same building, we are all dealing with different baggage. Just as teachers need to know students- principals need to take the time to understand who their staff are as individuals. That builds a healthy culture. #Leadupchat
“For, as a leader, empathy isn’t only in trying to place yourself in the shoes of another, it is realizing that what you do as a leader influences and impacts that experience, their experience.” -The Changing Face of Modern Leadership
#ChangingFaceModernLeadership#leadupchat
A5: by taking every moment to celebrate what’s going right! Give shout outs on the announcements, start meetings with celebrations, write notes of encouragement. Once others see and feel the power of appreciation they’ll want to be a part of spreading it around too #LeadUpChat
A4. I loved reading the idea of a guidance counselor who started a notebook at the beginning of each year. She wrote a positive comment to a teacher, placed it in their mailbox, that teacher added another comment, placed it in someone else's mailbox - on and on! #LeadUpChat
A5 Start with the small things that are happening every day right in front of us and never miss an opportunity to celebrate.#students#staff#positivecalls#leadupchat
A5: I LOVE Twitter for celebrations! Shouting out the greatness in our school community, and specifically noticing the hard work of individual people, goes a long way! #leadupchat
A5: Start small - like teachable moments, "lead"able moments... little points in the day when you take a moment to recognize T leaders to each other, other school leaders, community - snowball effect. Show Ts how to build each other up. #Leadupchat
A5: In his daily staff emails, my principal is excellent in highlighting at least one thing, and often more, that is a positive happening in the building. And that praise gets spread around. #LeadUpChat
A5:there’s the saying, don’t sweat the small stuff. Don’t sweat it, celebrate it. Sometimes the smallest things go unnoticed.create a culture of noticing each other&our achievements big/small! #leadupchat
A4: Culture is something that must be noticed, reflected on, attended to, cultivated and celebrated much in the same way we address UIPs. Shared beliefs develop through culture, and we know that shared beliefs are mitigating factors in student learning and success. #Leadupchat
A5 Starts with the staff celebrate loudly and often, but then take it further. Share with students and families. Then the world, social media show everyone what is great and possible. #leadupchat
A5: the small things. A classroom walk through and noticing a teaching moment. Even just a thanks for helping out with the stuff outside the classroom. #LeadUpChat
A5 We start the celebration community by providing the example. When we establish our team vision, we celebrate daily efforts to move our team towards the goals.Public recognition, social media posts, additional leadership opportunities & thank you tokens are examples #leadupchat
A5: It starts with day 1 before the students return. Celebrate the staff as individuals, then be present in the moments. Look at the interactions between teacher & students. Celebrate the excitement and love-not just during lessons, but through the day. #relationships#Leadupchat
A4: Providing support while giving autonomy is key. We don’t all need to do it the same way, but we must all be in the same page on the outcome expected. Culture needs to be tended to. #LeadUpChat
A5: Building a community of celebration begins by building a mindset of recognition. Once you have a habit of acknowledging growth and achievement, just add food 😊
#leadupchat
A5 Two of my favorite ways to celebrate is to note small things students and staff have achieved and let them know how great it is and to make positive phone calls home #loveit#sofun#leadupchat
A5: We need to share our stories w/ each other. Intentionally make time in the beginning & throughout the year for staff to get to know each other, their backgrounds, & their whys.This needs to be intentional/planned, & not assumed it will just happen at happy hours. #leadupchat
A5 @mjasso12 would say to his team 'we must pay gratitude forward'. this requires being intentional. shoutouts. specific notes. quick emails. a visit to share what 'you noticed or what matters'. a phone call home. #Leadupchat
If we dismiss the negative are we sending the message that we aren’t open to critical feedback? Generally negativity comes from intense caring. I’d prefer it over detachment #leadupchat
Today’s leaders can no longer just model the expected…must also be able to model the unexpected (requires new mindset for leadership). Engage empathy, vulnerability, awareness, strategic risk-taking, & willingness to engage in questions that move us beyond the known. #leadupchat
A5: Celebrate things that are not school related. Personal triumphs should be acknowledged as at least as much as personal trials. We have a totem that we pass around my department for personal victories. We also have a pen “ceremony” for highly creative acts. #LeadUpChat
Write out all the various groups in your care that you are helping to "win." How are we helping...
1. Families to win
2. Students to win
3. Staff to win
4. Leaders to win
Then celebrate the heck out of them. When they win, we win! #LeadUpChat
A5: We must lead by example! If we want a community of celebration, we must first be present, and be active with what is happening in our school! How can you celebrate others if you don't know what to be celebrating? #leadupchat
A5: it starts in small, everyday things (staff emails, staff meetings, staff positivity). Then, celebration can spread to students, parents, and the community. #leadupchat
A5 Connect names to ideas and appreciate openly. An email within the same day of something good noticed also goes a long way. Also, food... feed them well. 😉 #Leadupchat
A5 Simply acknowledging the small moments goes a long way. Let people know that you notice their efforts and carve out time to tell them personally. Create a celebration section in a newsletter or time in a staff meeting to publicly demonstrate gratitude for efforts. #leadupchat
Yes! Are we looking for strengths or only weaknesses? In our haste, we may overlook some small but significant improvements that will have a domino effect. #leadupchat
I often reflect on why those conversations are happening in the parking lot as opposed to creating the space in the meeting to have that conversation. What is going on where people feel like they can’t have it in front of me? #leadupchat
A5 Building upon A2 make sure to celebrate your staff and create a culture of your Ts wanting to celebrate each other. Bringing the community into that culture promotes growth, continual learning, and the desire to lead. #leadupchat#socialmediasharing
A5. Walking around the school and participating in classrooms to see what taking place! Share the good news with pics of school on twitter! How many Ss in school? So many good things to report! If a Ss is doing something outstanding, or faculty, let it shine! #leadupchat
A5: My first interactions in my new district were the celebrations and positive vibes posted on twitter by @AngieLIsbell It set the tone for how I view my place in my new job. You never know who's watching. Make sure they see your joy and appreciation for others! #leadupchat
A5: I don't want to be tweeted about, but ignored in the hallway. We need to be able to both share the celebration wide and far, AND look someone directly in the eye and celebrate them in a way that matters to the person(s) being celebrated. #leadupchat
A5: We celebrate everything!!!! Our teachers, students, learning, creativity, risk-taking, being a team player and sooo much more!!!! #LeadUpChat#BestJeffersonEver#LeadLap
Who is responsible for the reactions? The person sharing or the person receiving? I don’t ask my staff to be responsible for anyone’s feelings other than their own #leadupchat
A4: Leaders set the tone. Culture is guided by the leaders but is a collective effort that involves all stakeholders. Feed into the peoole we are serving and make sure they know their value. #LeadUpChat
A5: It begins w/ fostering a culture of honesty, of celebrating the good & working together to improve. There is always room for improvement & growth, always. Communication, clear expectations, and trust make the dream work. #LeadUpChat
A5: I don't want to be tweeted about, but ignored in the hallway. We need to be able to both share the celebration wide and far, AND look someone directly in the eye and celebrate them in a way that matters to the person(s) being celebrated. #leadupchat
I train them to make intentional decisions on how others feelings will impact them, but they get to decide what to do with that. But at the end of the day, we need to be responsible for our own feelings #leadupchat
A5: @OakHarborPS@OHPS_Super does a great job building a community of celebration with weekly OH-mazing emails. Conor Laffey makes videos like this: https://t.co/4DTLZJQfz0 to share the joy in our schools. I love the Bus Behavior video too. #Leadupchat
I agree. When it comes to cultivating a healthy culture, it's not on one person's shoulders. We all play a role, and teachers often have great influence over their colleagues. It's important that we all commit to uplifting and celebrating one another. #leadupchat
A5: I don't want to be tweeted about, but ignored in the hallway. We need to be able to both share the celebration wide and far, AND look someone directly in the eye and celebrate them in a way that matters to the person(s) being celebrated. #leadupchat
A5.b: Positive communities are all about celebrating the successes of others. Keep the focus on the positive things people are doing for kids. Make sure everyone knows the value of their contributions. #leadupchat
A6 One of my goals this year is to focus on the things we can control and that are all about our school family and spend less time being frustrated by what I cannot control. #leadupchat
A6: I need to work on feedback/acknowledgments to staff. There is so much good stuff going on and as a teacher it’s nice to know when it’s noticed. #leadupchat
Great thread! Is it because we haven't created a safe space or because folks are only interested in complaining without accountability for contributing solutions? #leadupchat
Agree, and at the same time, if staff expect that when they bring negative stuff forward I ask them how we might solve that problem as a group, they learn this. And when I train the staff to ask these questions of each other? The culture shifts #leadupchat
A6. I can encourage educators to submit a guest blog posting to #BookCampPDhttps://t.co/kPpB3V0bze Sometimes all it takes is a 'ittle encouragement for someone to begin something new and exciting in their lives. #LeadUpChat
This is a key point, Chris. Some of our team members may not feel that their routine work is worthy of celebration. However, we have to be intentional about celebrating their efforts and providing the encouragement for them to spark their innovation @clegleiter#leadupchat
For me, Tuckmans model is salient here. We may need to storm in order to revisit the current norms that are creating the culture. Renegotiating how decisions are made can help a staff culture and develop new norms #leadupchat
A6, this #leadupchat has been rejuvenating. I am going to calendar these in with more intentions. The +14 time difference is tough, but my leadership soul need this.
A6: There are so many small things we can do each day. Smile, stop by and say hi in the morning, leave a thank you post it, send a quick you’re awesome email, fill up a teacher’s water bottle, grab them coffee. It’s the little things that count. #leadupchat
“For, as a leader, empathy isn’t only in trying to place yourself in the shoes of another, it is realizing that what you do as a leader influences and impacts that experience, their experience.” -The Changing Face of Modern Leadership
#ChangingFaceModernLeadership#leadupchat
A6: I will host a Green Team mtg. to get more staff and student leadership going. I will also attempt to make positive phone calls home to every family this week. Oh, I'll invite them to a back to school night! #Leadupchat
A6: I want to learn to recognize each person in our school community in a way that is meaningful to THEM, and continue to get to know each person and their goals so I can help create conditions for authentic growth to occur #LeadUpChat
A6 Continue efforts to be on the hunt for budding leaders. These are those team members who are working hard and consistently seeking to innovate, think, and create ways to move our team to new levels of excellence #leadupchat
A6 Today is how, re-engage in flattening walls and growing as a leader by listening to others and being intentional about continuous learning. Appreciate you leadup chat thank you for the learning this morning #leadupchat
Maybe we need to define “negativity” then. Often times dissent is seen as negative. Can you provide me an example of what you think of when you hear “negativity?” #leadupchat
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A6: I'm planning to leave positive notes for teachers on Monday. They just finished the first week back with students. A frequent reminder of their awesomeness is important! They work so hard for our kids! #leadupchat
A6: Speak up or speak out. Find the balance between knowing when to listen and when to speak. Having support for your vision is crucial, so always listen first, but don't be afraid to speak your truth and empower others to do the same #Leadupchat
A6. I also learned through #LeadUpChat that sharing the mistakes I made along the way of my 40 year career is helpful to others. Those errors aren't easy for me to admit but each one lead to being innovative. #leadUpChat
A6 Pay attention to the personality and needs of adults. Some characteristics are ingrained, others are not; value each person and work on the areas that will help shift the person toward the noble goals of the group. #Leadupchat
Thank you everyone for a deep dive today! As always, we are stronger together when we share and take risks. Remember, when the leader gets better everyone else does too! See you next Saturday at #LeadUpChat. Lead Up and Lead On!
Next week we continue in our "Limitless" series with @drneilgupta guiding us. Great to connect with leaders who give one hour to grow on Saturday so they can be their best for people the whole week. #LeadUpChat
And CERTAINLY teachers are the most impactful. But my favorite movie, Remember the Titans gives me my favorite leadership quote; “attitude reflects leadership” #leadupchat
A6: I really, really, really want to get in classrooms and teach. It’s the best way I can connect with kids and understand the perspectives of my teachers. I’m patiently waiting to give teachers enough time to establish all of their routines before I barge on in. 😬 #LeadUpChat
I see negativity as something that is shared but is devoid of the care and support of the individual in the presentation. Also, it would be something that is shared without the relationship being built that implies support. #LeadUpChat
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@3_DLeadership, @msjosephsci, @mrbgilson
A5: I have found social media to be a positive for @PollyRyonMS... parents/community get a 24/7 window to check out all the cool stuff happening w/kids while they are still getting their own work done! #LeadUpChat#windowintolearning
