Hi, Eric and Melissa. I don't know about where you are, but this is our first day of a non-heatwave -- which might last all the way to next week. #EngageChat@ChouinardJahant
Nice to see a fellow Tonya with an o! I'm originally from VA, too. (Although, I'm in Tokyo now.) Born and raised in the Shenandoah Valley. 💖💖 I go back every summer to visit family—it's still home to me. #engagechat
It’s great to see you, James! Wanted to let you know I have gotten so many compliments about my @Ergotron#standupdesk since the school year started. I originally received it during summer school. People 💙 it & would like one, too. #EngageChat
A1 means you are modest about yourself/ your skills, humble, respectful, if you do something, its b/c for the good & not for benefit for you #engagechat
A1: Humility is respectfully owning your learning - both the mistakes and the successes - in a way that makes other want to learn with you #EngageChat#humility
A1 means you are modest about yourself/ your skills, humble, respectful, if you do something, its b/c for the good & not for benefit for you #engagechat
A1: Humility is respectfully owning your learning - both the mistakes and the successes - in a way that makes other want to learn with you #EngageChat#humility
Humility is recognizing your strengths and your limitations and finding a balance-a wisdom to know that you have talent, you inspire others and to shine in such a way as to elevate others around you as you do. #engagechat believing in yourself without arrogance or pridefulness
A1: As per the definition provided by @PosProject, humility is not seeking the spotlight, letting actions speak louder than words. #engagechat
To me it means I have a LONG way to go and learn to become a better educator and human,
A1: Educators may know a lot, but we don’t know it ALL. It’s okay to ask... it’s okay to try things out of your comfort zone. When we start getting the “our way or the highway” frame of mind is when humility often takes place. #engagechat
Humility is recognizing your strengths and your limitations and finding a balance-a wisdom to know that you have talent, you inspire others and to shine in such a way as to elevate others around you as you do. #engagechat believing in yourself without arrogance or pridefulness
A1: When you are humble, you strive to be free from arrogance. You are a servant leader and seek to build up others. You are strong, but your strength comes from self-reflection and striving as a lifelong learner to get better and better. #engagechat
A1: Humility has so many meanings to me. In part I think it is being willing to show vulnerability. Something that's often easier for me to do with my students than with adults. #EngageChat
A1. 'Humility' means to remain grounded no matter what designation you have, what qualifications you have, how successful you are... It is about giving respect to all fellow-beings #engagechat
A1: Educators may know a lot, but we don’t know it ALL. It’s okay to ask... it’s okay to try things out of your comfort zone. When we start getting the “our way or the highway” frame of mind is when humility often takes place. #engagechat
I use mine all the time!! I think I might name it! I'm so glad you love it...they are asking around our district what are some things you would but if you had the funds...🤔 I submitted @Ergotron standing desks! ❤️🔥#engagechat
A2) True humility is, in essence, a recognition that you are not the smartest, best, prettiest, (or whatever other superlative you wish to express) person in the room or organization. There is always someone better in some aspect of the evaluation. #engagechat
A2. Person who is knowledgeable, shares information and resources and still keep a kind heart to others. Person who does not think knows it all and his/her way is the right way and only way #engagechat
Present, welcoming, generous of time and spirit. Seeking the advice of investors because they know that they might be a jack of all trades but a master of none. #EngageChat approachable, great listener and above all not at center stage but in the front row- cheering on the leads
A1: To me it means being on the same level & serving everyone in the same manner - - not focusing on “rank” (not letting your position and/or ego take over). I also believe it’s about life-long learning & never feeling/acting like an “expert” or know-it-all. #engagechat
A2: They ask questions, they inquire and above all else, the embody the spirit that makes you feel safe to make mistakes or fail in order to learn and lead with them, and they are there to encourage you when you need it most! #EngageChat
A2 Engages the most withdrawn educators and students...makes the lonely feel connected and chooses to take care of themselves last after everyone else #engagechat
A2.1) A person who is not humble is not capable of learning—their perception is that since they are the smartest ..., [no one else can] teach them. The pride reflected by a lack of humility transcends their ability to grow as a person, .... #engagechat
A2: They ask questions, they inquire and above all else, the embody the spirit that makes you feel safe to make mistakes or fail in order to learn and lead with them, and they are there to encourage you when you need it most! #EngageChat
A2 A leader with a humble spirit seeks opportunities to help others be successful, invests in working on relationships, is not afraid to admit mistakes, or to not knowing all of the answers, encourages others #engagechat
A classroom educator #engagechat that places students in the middle of the action- let’s them guide the learning, gives them ample time to collaborate and share and ultimately teach themselves
I believe this might just ‘fit the bill’ when it comes to humble leadership. I’ve had this pinned to my Twitter landing page for some time. #EngageChat
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
A2: Folks with humble spirits speak tentatively, ask good questions, and listen for understanding. They are oftentimes transparent in their thinking, and demonstrate little interest in singular truths. #EngageChat
A2 Humble leader listens to understand. Doesn’t jump in with an answer. Wants to know what is needed and includes others in decision making more often then not. Not worried being seen as looking for help because they didn’t know #EngageChat
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
I believe this might just ‘fit the bill’ when it comes to humble leadership. I’ve had this pinned to my Twitter landing page for some time. #EngageChat
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
I believe this might just ‘fit the bill’ when it comes to humble leadership. I’ve had this pinned to my Twitter landing page for some time. #EngageChat
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
A2: Seeks to recognize people at all levels, jumps in to help wherever needed, helps whomever needs it, kind & caring to all, not seeking power or control, models the best for others without needing to be in the spotlight...
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A1: It's knowing that you don't know everything, seeing strengths all around you, giving (and receiving) grace, and actively being part of the community. #engagechat
A3- By recognizing that 1 person doesn't have all the answers, a humble leader will naturally inspire others to shine, to show their strengths, to contribute to the well-being of the whole. #engagechat
A2: Folks with humble spirits speak tentatively, ask good questions, and listen for understanding. They are oftentimes transparent in their thinking, and demonstrate little interest in singular truths. #EngageChat
The most important thing any leader can do is to create a positive, mindful, purposeful, respectful school culture. If this is not the highest priority- students, teachers and parents will not function as a unit. A humble leader #engagechat creates this community with integrity
A3- By recognizing that 1 person doesn't have all the answers, a humble leader will naturally inspire others to shine, to show their strengths, to contribute to the well-being of the whole. #engagechat
A2: Humble leaders celebrate others and finds ways to make others feel supported and appreciated. They live vicariously through the successes of those they serve! #engagechat
The most important thing any leader can do is to create a positive, mindful, purposeful, respectful school culture. If this is not the highest priority- students, teachers and parents will not function as a unit. A humble leader #engagechat creates this community with integrity
A3: The impact can be massive. In so many ways, a school's culture trickles down from the school's leader. If the school's leader shows humility through both words and actions that shapes the rest of the school into a culture of lifelong learning and mutual respect. #engagechat
A3 A humble leader recognizes that everyone has value! They always take time to thank and admire their peers and co-workers...creates a more connected campus #engagechat
A3: A humble leader can transform school culture by being truly present to those she/he serves and supports...sharing compassion, hope, joy and peace. #engagechat
A3: Human behavior is complex, and culture is learned. Humility is is truly a contagious contagious thing, but so is competition and power. People follow a humble leader, not because of their title, status, or power — but, because they connect human hearts. #engagechat
Ted Turner, when speaking of himself, said, “A full moon blanks out all the stars around it.” The better axiom to follow is from Rabindranath Tagore who said, “We come nearest to the great when we are great in humility.” #engagechat
A3 #engagechat When a common vision is integrated with a happy, supportive faculty- a positive school culture becomes the foundation, the mission and a humble leader lets this ebb and flow of personalities find its current- they help shape its meander keeping it moving & growing
In a microcosms as diverse as a school, there will always be optimism & growth as well as negativity & dissension - it is nearly impossible to guarantee a cohesion of ideas but there can be a cohesion of spirit- this emanates from a humble leader who recognizes this #engagechat
A4 if there are arrogant leaders, it has a negative impact on school if they are shifting blame onto others for mistakes, want all of the credit and do not welcome others opinions/involvement, not open to collab of others, narrow minded, #engagechat
A4 if there are arrogant leaders, it has a negative impact on school if they are shifting blame onto others for mistakes, want all of the credit and do not welcome others opinions/involvement, not open to collab of others, narrow minded, #engagechat
A4: Arrogance is a door closer (most of the time). I think it shuts down conversations and stifles innovation. That said, arrogance and extreme confidence are often confused ... which means leaders have to be really careful with perceptions. #engagechat
A4 The rest of the school will shy away! Arrogance appears as contempt for others, their needs, their ideas, their questions. You’ve just knocked them down. #engagechat
#EngageChat Arrogance stifles, isolates and causes fractures in the foundation. When one rises above and muted the voices of many- that voice eventually deafens rather than unites. Humility means a gesture of silent cooperation & collaboration mixed with inspiring prose
A4: It silences, divides and drives great educators out. And in the end, hurts the children the most. Arrogance really has no place in education. EVER! #EngageChat
A4: Arrogance erodes the foundation of trust. It can cause severe inequality in colleague and admin relationships. No one knows who they can rely upon because there is fear of looking weak. #engagechat
A4: Arrogance destroys a school and its core purpose. We cannot be lifelong learners with arrogance. We cannot foster curiosity & a growth mindset with arrogance. We cannot love learning and one another with arrogance. Arrogance has no place within a learning culture. #engagechat
A4: Arrogance destroys a school and its core purpose. We cannot be lifelong learners with arrogance. We cannot foster curiosity & a growth mindset with arrogance. We cannot love learning and one another with arrogance. Arrogance has no place within a learning culture. #engagechat
A4 The pulse of a school is shaped by kindness, humility, and teamwork...Arrogance isolates and considers a few...it slowly but eventually becomes a toxic environment #engagechat
A4) Arrogance destroys relationships & taints your legacy. It alters communication and quite simply reflects a poor character. Arrogance destroys many of the favorable elements that contribute to the sustained leader. Avoid arrogance. Learn to identify it in yourself #engagechat
A4: Arrogance gets in the way of collaboration, which is the heartbeat of effective PLCs and healthy school environments. Arrogance shifts the focus on oneself rather than the school community. #engagechat
Jumping in late! But I’ll have to go back and answer the last Qs!
A4 #engagechat A reassuring calm brings an even keel- it lures even the quietest of souls to the table because the aroma of unity, the sense of community and comfort is what drives us to cooperate-a leader who sets the table and allows the chefs to cook will earn a great meal
#engagechat a2 One of the bigger impacts in my classroom has been leaders joining into our play/ activities. Showing they're not frightened to be the pupil or be the newbie. #languagematters
A4 #engagechat A reassuring calm brings an even keel- it lures even the quietest of souls to the table because the aroma of unity, the sense of community and comfort is what drives us to cooperate-a leader who sets the table and allows the chefs to cook will earn a great meal
#engagechat a4 Ah arrogance, or the 'My way or the highway' approach. One outcome is a high staff turnover and that impacts on success of everyone's programs.
I'm sure on every campus, we have leadership peeps who feel they have to display how much and who they know...we need to engage them and hopefully assure them that humility looks much better! #engagechat
A5 Confidence lets you practice and express humility. It's confidence not only in yourself but in your peers, leaders, subordinates, students and community at large. #EngageChat
A2: humble leaders assume the best before jumping into conclusions & go into difficult situations with Positive intent, active listening, and proactive- not reactive attitude. #EngageChat
A4: Someone once told me that there’s a fine line between being confident and arrogant; I suspect we’ve all struggled finding that line at some point in our life. That being said, arrogance (perceived or real) prevents ppl being vulnerable, & honest with one another. #engagechat
A5 Confidence lets you practice and express humility. It's confidence not only in yourself but in your peers, leaders, subordinates, students and community at large. #EngageChat
A5: I think humility breeds healthy confidence which is beneficial to everyone's well being as opposed to arrogance which breeds unhealthy over- confidence which harms relationships. #engagechat
Yes, this is such an important point. A great deal of arrogance stems from a lack of self-confidence. It's sounds a bit contradictory at first, but it's true. #engagechat
A5: Humility grows confidence. Confidence in yourself, in others, in your work, in your team and most importantly, confidence in your students. Humility is basically the superfood for learning and creating a thriving school culture! #EngageChat
A5. I think being humble involves lifting each other...It's quiet strength and can build confidence within a team, with our students, within ourselves.
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A5: Humility in a leader builds confidence in those they serve! Ts who see leaders that are willing to admit to mistakes shows Ts it okay to try and fail. Ts begin to take risks and try new things, and great things happen for students #engagechat
A5: Confidence comes from within and is not dependent on others recognizing or bowing down to it. Arrogance depends on recognition from others. #EngageChat
Humility opens one up to choices because it allows you to see alternative routes, lets you trust yourself that you can venture down either because growth is inevitable this builds confidence it comes from understanding you aren’t done yet #EngageChat you are always changing
Everything! A humble leader has to be willing to be vulnerable and that takes all the confidence in the world. Being willing to look foolish for taking a chance. Being able to admit to being wrong and learning from the experience.
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A5 When you’re comfortable in your skin, when you look to do things for the greater good, when you’re ready to include others in empowering all to do their best, your confidence shines through and watch with pride. The humility is there in your actions. #engagechat
A5: A lack of self-confidence often leads to arrogance. One feels a need to impress others due to feelings of inadequacy. When we embrace a growth mindset, we have confidence in leading because we know it's not about perfection nor about us—it's about helping others. #engagechat
