#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).
My name is Heaven Wong. I'm currently attending Chapman University and beginning my journey toward becoming an elementary school teacher! This is my first twitter chat!!! #leadupchat
Good morning! I will be in and out this morning but couldn’t miss the opportunity to connect with my #leadupchat tribe! Marci from Utah. I help educators change lives through the power of #literacy.
My name is Heaven Wong. I'm currently attending Chapman University and beginning my journey toward becoming an elementary school teacher! This is my first twitter chat!!! #leadupchat
This is so exciting! Love to see my students from @ChapmanU jumping in with both feet!
Thanks so much #leadupchat for welcoming and following this future #edurockstar!
My name is Heaven Wong. I'm currently attending Chapman University and beginning my journey toward becoming an elementary school teacher! This is my first twitter chat!!! #leadupchat
ANOTHER ONE! Love when @ChapmanU students are finding the best way to get ongoing, free PD!
Please join me in welcoming Hakeem to the #leadupchat family!
I always look forward to learning from the best in #leadupchat. Sure to be another great one with @PrincipalPaul today. Good Morning from Holly Springs, NC.
I always look forward to learning from the best in #leadupchat. Sure to be another great one with @PrincipalPaul today. Good Morning from Holly Springs, NC.
Goooood Morning!! KB from Cape G, MO! Making pancakes and getting ready to spend the day planning my 30th birthday partttty!! Thinker, pusher, questioner, why-er @CapeJeffTigers and @womenruckus Happy New Year!!#leadupchat
Dr. Nancy Sulla is joining the fine folks at #LeadUpChat! Creator of the Learner-Active, Technology-Infused Classroom #LATIC; Pres @IDECorp; author of ...
A1 One of the things that has sparked me this school year is reading The End of Average by Todd Rose. Technically not an education book, but brings up ideas that definitely apply to education! #leadupchat
A1: I was sparked by the work of W. Edwards Deming this year! He is the father of #ContinuousImprovement His ideas are making waves in Education. #LeadUpChat
A1: Twitter chats and my twitter PLN's have been a provided me with so many ideas this past year. Improving PD is a goal for me in 2019 and I am thankful for @RACzyz and The Four O'clock Faculty for inspiring some new ideas to help me improve. #leadupchat
A1 I started this year very sparked by an idea but ran into quite a few roadblocks that slowed my progress. Right now I need to renew my passion because I still feel it is important. #leadupchat
Great chat! Lots of great people to follow! Thanks for a great discussion! Let’s keep in touch so we can help each other through situations as this can be stressful for some of us! Keep fighting the good fight! #edugladiators#leadLAP#LeadUpChat
A1: In relation to this new finding of twitter chats, the idea that social media can bring an incredible group of educators together to converse and learn from one another! #leadupchat
A1: The notion of taking the time to meet people where they are and listening - it's simple and should be a no-brainer, but the power of it was powerful! #leadupchat
A1. Breakthroughs involve the breaking through or breaking from those things that tend to hold us back, such as fear, rejection, failure, etc. I’ve come to realize that we are made free by our courage or held hostage by our fear & in 2018 I chose courage consistently. #leadupchat
A1: Is it cheating to say all three? I read the Multipliers towards the end of 2018 and am now reading The Multiplier Effect. So inspired by the ideas presented by @LizWiseman in these books!! I have been sparked to be a better leader by becoming a Multiplier. #leadupchat#Become
Hey there, blgging accountability partner. I have a lot of drafts on deck... to be unleashed very soon. Hope all is well with you. #leadupchat#HappyNewYear2019
A1. Reading the Autobiography of Malcolm X was a big spark for me. It helped me understand many important life lessons, including the value of time and education. The book has changed my approach to life. It's a read I recommend to all! #leadupchat
A1.2: the books read as part of #cleartheair :
Troublemakers by Carla Shalaby
White Fragility by Robin DiAngelo
History Teaches us to Resist by Mary Francis Berry all helped me grow.
Currently reading White Rage by Carol Anderson. Such a great community
A1: Getting lots of good ideas from my PLN. @bbbullis & @mcconnellaw gave me good insights on reflection on data and starting the 2019 portion of the school year with intention. #leadupchat
A1 Reading @BreneBrown 's book DARE TO LEAD sparked my personal and professional curiosity on how to include her research on vulnerability, courage, wholeheartedness into the work I do with school leaders to create thriving cultures. #leadupchat
I hit a wall early this year. Kept trying to rev myself up but I felt like there was a void. I was good at what I did & the kids were successful but I kept asking, "Is this it?" After attending an Organic World Language workshop & reading TLAP I've done a 180 #leadupchat
Love it! The creed-o from @casas_jimmy about resisting the "fall to average" has been a similar #breakthrough for me. I ask it of myself all the time..."where have I fallen to average in my leadership?" #leadupchat
A1 One of the things that has sparked me this school year is reading The End of Average by Todd Rose. Technically not an education book, but brings up ideas that definitely apply to education! #leadupchat
A1: my Twitter PLN, Twitter chats and the ideas shared + reading the Wild Card by @hopekingteach & @WadeKing7 have all inspired me this year! #leadupchat
A1. All of the books that #BookCampPD covered have had an impact on my knowledge and skills. #LeadUpChat You can review them here with lots of resources included https://t.co/9CFlAawfNY
I LOVE reading books that are not technically about education but have such rich application in education! I will add this one to my list. 😊 #leadupchat
A1 - 2 sparks: 1) a change in leadership at the district emphasizing scorecards & dashboards & 2) working w/ @EricJensenBrain on some personalized leadership PD. #leadupchat
Thank you for sharing that. For me it is not fear but rejection or lack of support perhaps. I need to dig deep for courage to lead that way I know I should. #leadupchat
A1: I was sparked by the work of W. Edwards Deming this year! He is the father of #ContinuousImprovement His ideas are making waves in Education. #LeadUpChat
A1-People spark me - meeting others, collaborating with them, listening to ideas. Always inspired by those I interact with who are doing this great work #leadupchat
A1 My breakthrough is 2-fold. #oneword2019 sparked me to BE & @BreneBrown Dare to lead book has allowed me to challenge the norm and have amour-Free leadership this year. #leadupchat
A1: Most importantly, having coworkers, friends, & a wife who support me & challenge me to take a leap of faith with new creative lessons and ideas. #leadupchat
A1 I started this year very sparked by an idea but ran into quite a few roadblocks that slowed my progress. Right now I need to renew my passion because I still feel it is important. #leadupchat
A1 Knowing how many children come to school without social and emotional wellness. This has really driven me to learn and do more to support staff and students with SEL #leadupchat
A1: Book: Daring Greatly, Person: Students - My Mentees (they hold me accountable for my work), and a need to tell our school's story. We're working really hard doing great things, and we need others to know that. #leadupchat
A1. I adore the idea of #OneWord2019 and became inspired by the words educators were sharing. I wanted to capture them so they would be easy to refer to over time and created https://t.co/8B48EAe7uq DM me if you would like yours added #LeadUpChat
Good Morning! John, Principal from #WEareLakota. This is what you look like 😆 after your first week back after break and you have been building LEGOS early with your son. #leadupchat#DadsAsPrincipal need more ☕️☕️!
#leadupchat A1 Great ideas come from so many places! SM.l, Conferences, webinars, great books, #PLN, PLC’s and good ole fashion convos with passionate educators!
A1: I’ve been sparked all year, being this is my first year in this role. But continual support/encouragement from others, professional reading, and the excitement of so many “firsts.” #leadupchat
A1: The notion of taking the time to meet people where they are and listening - it's simple and should be a no-brainer, but the power of it was powerful! #leadupchat
A1: 2018 was a year of sparks becoming 🔥🔥. The biggest qad at #EdCampSEMO!! @leighmragsdale & I presented 2x. 1x on the power of positive school culture & 1x on being an empowered! That led to us starting our own business @womenruckus!! We motivate & inspire!! #leadupchat
A1: This year I learned how to use Twitter to connect with other educators - my Twitter #PLN has "sparked" so many new ideas/perspectives/insights in my teaching/classroom! I love chatting, connecting, and learning here!! #leadupchat
YES! I learned total quality Ministry when I was a youth director at my church in the late 80s! Wow that brings me back.
Focusing on the people doing the work to produce quality outcomes for Ss is needed right now! #leadupchat
A1 - other committed edus but the big kick always comes from Ss. Had the pleasure of following a fmr Ss journey as a 1st year T. The passion ,
Prep,
& perseverance is inspiring. Frank from NJ #leadupchat
A1: My breakthrough so far this year has come from conversations with one of my mentors. He has helped me peel back the veil of leadership from a higher level than being on the campus. Leading through long term strategic planning. #leadupchat
Digital portfolios for all of our students that would follow them through school and be a place where they could share their passions and talents. #leadupchat
A1. When seeking out the voices of educators about which professional learning books they would like to focus on, 362 shared their votes. Check out what they selected https://t.co/S9Ahi4qfgc#LeadUpChat
Can’t wait to read them! Your thinking always inspires me! I think we should rename the Seussical song “Oh the Thinks You Can Think” to “Love the Thinks Kyle Can Think”! https://t.co/4iIQmgrQmS#leadupchat
A1: A return to a few foundational self-care actions that consistently yield results. Without a strong foundation, I will have little to give to others. #leadupchat
A1 A spark for me has been working with @johnnorlin and #CharacterStrong. I'm so excited about having a systematic way to address SEL in our school. #leadupchat
A1: I have been sparked by adding a full time therapist as an addition to our school team and now having opportunities for development & learning in the areas of trauma and self care for our staff and kids. Continue to grow whole child. Smart kids. Good citizens. #LeadUpChat
A1. Each time I chose to be courageous in 2018, I chose being brave over being anxious, I chose being myself over being worried about what others think of me, I chose resilience over perfection and it gave me freedom like I’ve never known. #truestory#leadupchat
A2: For so many reasons...this group of educators inspired, motivated, and supported me...the fact that we got to meet up and hang out twice was double the awesomeness!
#leadupchat
It’s funny Neil, I learned about DT first and would say it fits in nicely within the #ContoinuousImprovement system level view instead of the other way. #LeadUpChat
A2: If a building can undergo such a large renovation, why can’t I? Instead of aiming big, start small. I want to make ONE change, but focus on myself. #LeadUpChat
A1: The book Balance Like a Pirate sparked me to do more by doing less this year. I am still working on it but I am seeing real improvements and look forward to even more in 2019. #leadupchat#balancelap
A1: Stealing from Todd here. Yes! The ASCD Instructional Leadership and Coaching Team has been BREAKTHROUGH for me, too. I'm two-months removed from that experience and just as JACKED as I was while in Nashville! #fulltank#pedaltothemetal#leadupchat
Same here. That book has apartment so much. Also I've been a party of an Improvement Sciences pilot in my district. I feel I've grown so much just by going through things process, with lots more growth to come! #leadupchat@clochmil@DrMoniByrne
A1 One of the things that has sparked me this school year is reading The End of Average by Todd Rose. Technically not an education book, but brings up ideas that definitely apply to education! #leadupchat
A2: For a time, I was competitive with my colleagues. I didn’t want to learn and I didn’t want to share. Probably the product of starting teaching in 2008 when the economy crashed. Now at my new school I have assembled an awesome team that makes me better every day. #leadupchat
A2b @YellowTuxJesse "Fans First" perspective should be read by all edus. For us it's "Student First" "Community First" and most importantly "Staff First" #leadupchat
A1 - Not really a breakthrough or spark, but a continued resilience to stay focused on learning in the classroom...what really works? what is a fad or myth? Separating PD with evidence of effectiveness from 'fluff' that just looks good with no results.
#leadupchat
Q2: The Autobiography of Malcolm X was such a breakthrough for me because I was able to learn about the story of such an amazing individual. It motivated me to seek out more knowledge and make the most of my time #leadupchat
What's your one word for 2019? How are you planning to carry your goals forward to impact the greater learning community? Join #EDpiper on Monday, Jan 7 at 9PM CST to chat w us about How to Let Your Light Shine in 2019! #SATchat#LeadUpChat#SaturdayMorning#EDUgladiators
A2: I think being new and unsure of so much, having my bucket filled has helped me out a lot. Therefore inspiring me to be intentional with lifting others up. #leadupchat
A2. My Ss always inspire me to do new things. It also gives me the opportunity to get to know an entire new class! We loop from 7th-8th in my building. #leadupchat
I don't think the #agendaless meeting is appopriate for all meetings, but it's definitely an idea for initial, open-ended conversations when it could be emotional or you are looking for open, honest feedback. #leadupchat
A2: The book provided some new perspectives and got me thinking about my current practices and how I could improve them. Also offered some easy ideas that I could quickly implement. #leadupchat
A2: These books have been a breakthrough for me because they have given me a new lens on my #leadership. AND more importantly, have provided me with concrete practices and experiments to use to #become the leader I want to be. #leadupchat
A2 - It's really simplified the sometimes overwhelming amount of information teachers are met with for their classroom...will it improve learning? does it have evidence of effectiveness?
#leadupchat
A2: I think it’s one thing to WANT to take risks, but by having people in my corner that I trust who are challenging me & encouraging risk taking, it’s allowed me to lift off. #leadupchat
A1: A return to a few foundational self-care actions that consistently yield results. Without a strong foundation, I will have little to give to others. #leadupchat
A2 - emphasizing scorecards & dashboards has helped us begin to systemize the continuous improvement efforts of the show district to align to our PLC work. It has allowed us to gain great focus. #leadupchat
A2: Twitter chats + the twitter PLN I have formed have been so great bc of the ideas shared/ connections made & The Wildcard was a book that really made me take a look at Ss engagement + inspired me to engage my Ss in a completely different way! #LeadUpChat
A2: Improvement Sciences has provided a different lens to school improvement. Getting away from "solutionitis" to using teacher voice when determining areas of improvement. Using practical measures instead of ONLY formalized measures. #leadupchat
A2: My #OneWord2019 is VISION. I have one for our students, staff, our school community and know that adding this piece will support our journey to get there!! #leadupchat#WEareLakota
A2- The work we do cannot be done alone. If not for the awesome people I work with every day & the outstanding educators I converse with around the country, I would be complacent, mediocre, & struggling. Inspired by so many! #leadupchat
A1. This new found desire to no longer be held hostage by fear, anxiety, rejection, etc. was sparked by my realization worry put myself through, none of it was necessary and none of it actually manifested. I promised myself to do better in 2018 and I did. #leadupchat
A2 I believe in our idea for digital portfolios, but it hasn't been a break through yet. We are still in the baby steps stage and hopefully our breakthrough will happen in 2019. #leadupchat
A2: @bbbullis in his lost recent blog post offered a great approach for looking at data intentionally on the micro level with teams. @mcconnellaw shared how his district is publicly sharing their 2019 resolutions, which Is an idea I’m taking into my building. #leadupchat
A2: I have been inspired by Deming through the shift of creating a focus on the people doing the work instead of the telling them the One-Best-way approach. #LeadUpChat#LetThemFly
Both of them (the workshop & the book) showed me new ways of teaching that would get my ss fired up. It's the creative endeavor/outlet that we both needed. #leadupchat
A2. Educators can get overwhelmed with so many new books being published each month. Having one spot where they can review a variety is helpful in finding one that is their focus. https://t.co/9CFlAawfNY#LeadUpChat
A2 The End of Average challenges the idea that anyone is average! Everyone is totally unique and should be approached as such. It introduced the idea of jaggedness. Too much to put in one tweet! #leadupchat
A2 The pre-requisite to Breakthrough is persistence- persistence in learning, persistence in growing, persistence in reflecting on lessons learned, so that we can realize those Breakthrough moments. The 2018 learning serves as the catalyst for 2019 Breakthroughs #leadupchat
I love this idea! As a staff member, I would agree. Sometimes an agenda is appreciated, but other times let's just chat. Depends on type of meeting and topic. #leadupchat
In reply to
@drneilgupta, @bjohnsonEDU, @PrincipalPaul
This has been amazing for us. Unfortunately it's not full time but even a handful of hours has had a big impact. The conversation regarding mental health is slowly shifting from what is wrong with ss to how can we help ss. #leadupchat
A2 Reading @BreneBrown 's book RISING STRONG was a personal/professional game changer. I work to create thriving school/campus cultures through strengths & wellbeing lens. It works but isn't enough. Vulnerability, shame, empathy, courage are critical elements as well #leadupchat
Maslow before Blooms! Yet sometimes we just keep pumping information into their already overwhelmed and overloaded brains that are trying to cope with anxiety, depression, etc. #leadupchat
A friend and mentor always reminds me, “It’s all about Maslow.” If that emotion need for safety and trust isn’t met, then a child can’t be expected to learn.
A2 My 2nd graders have shown me that little people understand what a productive struggle is and can show others. They believe in you even when you don’t believe in you. They make you breathe at just the right moment😊 #leadupchat
My principle allowed me to do #oneword w all of my colleagues. Every person who works at our school is picking their word + I’m going to display it in our faculty room as a daily reminder! #oneword is such a great way to focus your goals for the year! #LeadUpChat
Excellent BONUS question here sparked by Chrys.
BONUS Q: What has been a pre-req to breaking through for you???
Chrys's is persistence. What's yours? #leadupchat
A2 The pre-requisite to Breakthrough is persistence- persistence in learning, persistence in growing, persistence in reflecting on lessons learned, so that we can realize those Breakthrough moments. The 2018 learning serves as the catalyst for 2019 Breakthroughs #leadupchat
Hi @PrincipalPaul! Daily commitments to prayer, reading, and exercising. It might sound too simplistic, but if I can engage in those three actions before I arrive on campus each day, I’ll be off to a meaningful start, and should have plenty to offer others. #LeadUpChat
A2) Through working with @EricJensenBrain I’ve done a 6 part PD series on Riding the C.R.E.S.T. of the Wave: Integrating Movement in the Classroom. It has been great for the T’s participating. Many Aha’s & follow through. #leadupchat
A2. I have shelves full of hundreds of books and I came to realize the one's where I was able to collaborate with others about what I was reading were the one's that had strategies/ideas fully implemented. That's why I created #BookCampPD - for those conversations #LeadUpChat
A2. For me, FORWARD, is my eternal way of life. I finally stopped trying to not make mistakes. I’m going to make them. I am not perfect. What matters is how I move FORWARD. It’s about resilience and anxiety has never made anyone a better person. #leadupchat
A2: Sometimes I feel very stressed on this journey to becoming a teacher because I feel like I need to do it all on my own. I am now realizing that there's this entire network of people who've gone through the journey (and continuously growing) and have welcomed me!! #leadupchat
A2:Being intentional with everything with @leighmragsdale has been a game changer! We are constantly pushing to think bigger, to be global educators AND global learners! Each day the accountability is through the roof!! Peer pressure really is life changing! 🔥❤#LeadUpChat
I'm 15 years deep into my journey and still feel very stressed! HA! It's temporary, though, and can be channeled as excitement and positive urgency. Just keep connecting! We got you! #leadupchat
A2: Sometimes I feel very stressed on this journey to becoming a teacher because I feel like I need to do it all on my own. I am now realizing that there's this entire network of people who've gone through the journey (and continuously growing) and have welcomed me!! #leadupchat
A3: Balancing it all! This break has allowed me to get more organized and begin creating some routines - my hope is that it continues and I can keep it going! #leadupchat
A3. (Jumping in a little late) - the area I want to help infuse more in our staff and students is helping them show their passion for learning and it’s okay to laugh/have fun as we teach/learn #leadupchat
A3: My breakthrough has to be personal. I often feel like I am not enough. No matter what I do, say or create, I feel inadequate and it diminishes my happiness. #leadupchat
A breakthrough I still need are better ways to support our leadership team, which will include providing access to meaningful professional learning opportunities! Keeping learning at the center for leaders... important & not always easy because of the demands! #leadupchat
A3. I have to continue working on being a bold advocate for equity, calling out inequity, racism, bigotry, etc. when and where I see it. Servant leadership can’t happen without courage. Otherwise who are you serving? I’m committed to being courageous. #leadupchat
A3. I have this dream of Twitter continuing to evolve for our professional learning. I keep trying to think of creative ways to accomplish this. I spend LOTS of time reflecting on how to do this. #LeadUpChat
My next breakthrough will come with the shattering of my self concept that I'm not good enough. I've been looking at life experiences through that lens for 25 years and it's time to change. #leadupchat
A2 BE has challenged me to own who I am and what I can be moving forward. Dare to lead has given me tools, such as owning vulnerability & having courage to keep showing up, to BE. #leadupchat
A3: Finding the balance between all of it. Need to do a better job of taking care of me, and getting myself back in shape. Needs to be a priority for me, but is dependent on me finding balance. #leadupchat
A3 Right now I need a personal breakthrough. I need to stand up, dust myself off and get moving both with exercise, eating and looking after myself and with the passion and drive I bring to work. #leadupchat
A3 Leading with vulnerability, courage, and wholeheartedness is a practice. The "breakthrough" is in knowing it is critical to work, life, and leading. The work is to continually practice. Our fallback position is to "armor up". #leadupchat
This is me right here as well...striving to act with intention and purpose. First step is to be organized enough to balance my life to keep from being bogged down or feel that my life is a never-ending battle of putting out fires all day! #leadupchat
A3: Balancing it all! This break has allowed me to get more organized and begin creating some routines - my hope is that it continues and I can keep it going! #leadupchat
A3: I’m with @drneilgupta - balance is the key. Also, weeding! I’m constantly asking the questions about balance & where I need to weed some of my current time killers. 😊 Anyway we can all decide to end all email? #leadupchat
A3: I want/need a BREAKTHROUGH with staff as dreamers & problem-solvers. We are engaging in a new school improvement model:3D. Dream, Design, Deliver. It's totally teacher-led. I want to be a part of this breakthrough as a side-by-side teammate. Not as a frontman. #leadupchat
A3 I want a breakthrough with adults who work with behavior. Whether it be a change of mindset or flexibility, my goal is to empower educators this year. #leadupchat
A3: I could use a breakthrough in getting my thoughts into developing content from experience and studies. #leadupchat
Blogging is a personal goal. #LeadUpChat
I have been in many conversations over the years where someone would share, "Thank you for pointing that out. I didn't realize what I said was so ....... until you helped me understand from a different perspective. Yes, people need your help and guidance! #LeadUpChat
1) Stay on message in your daily, weekly, monthly, communication to make your primary goals/objectives stick.
2) Remember that there is power in voice.
3) Provide clarity for the committee work that you need your people to dive into so that their focus is narrow.
#leadupchat
A1 I've had a ton of epiphanies and breakthroughs this year - some large and some small. Many of them have come from my conversations with other education leaders, and others have come from my Twitter #PLN. Reading #TLAP in 2018 was big too. #Leadupchat
I thought about this walking through the halls yesterday. Just when I need help someone steps up. I hope I do the same for others and we can keep going energizing and supporting each other. That is the hallmark of a healthy school! #LeadUpChat#WEareLakota
A3. I also plan to continue trying to live out my personal and professional commitment to be made free by my courage instead of being held hostage by my fear. It’s a work in progress. I’m on my way, but there is more work to do in this area. #leadupchat
This is AWESOME! Love the 3 Ds as a means of motivating staff to take ownership of their learning and the process of being better for students!
#leadupchat
A3: Figuring out what to prioritize. I want to be balanced BUT I'm still figuring out where the balance should be! Everything just shines so brightly and I want to do so much!! #LeadUpChat
Well said - I want to get ahead of it. I've been getting up to exercise before going to work. I want to keep that up. And, figure out how to manage my emails, so I can be more visible! #leadupchat
A1: I’ve had so many sparks already this year!!! Trauma training completed realigned how I view student behaviors & processes that don’t make sense...Then teaming up with @mrsbranchk has literally sparked a 5 alarm fire within me, our school, & community! #LeadUpChat
That has to be priority number 1 in 2019! Focus on the positives, growth, and even little accomplishments instead of what is YET to be conquered. #leadupchat
A2: Attending a two-day @racialequityllc workshop was a breakthrough for me. This video also relates to seeing the undoing of racism as ongoing, and not restricted by all-or-none binary thinking. It changed my mindset. It sets me free to engage in new starting lines. #leadupchat
(h/t @mikeaustinwest) "The belief that you must be perfect to be good is an obstacle to being as good as you can be.” This is worth revisiting. Again. I'm watching: TEDxHampshireCollege - Jay Smooth - How I Learned to Stop Worrying and L... https://t.co/52nE4FLXQ4 via @YouTube
A3: there are a couple of students that I want to breakthrough with, or see them breakthrough! A lot of time, effort, and energy is concentrated towards them. Staying faithful and confident they will breakthrough. #leadupchat
A3: For me, I want to find the skill to be a leader who builds the capacity of others. I work with truly exceptional teachers. I want to help them trust themselves and have the courage to lead in our school and our district. Not sure how, but I’m committed to it. #leadupchat
1) Stay on message in your daily, weekly, monthly, communication to make your primary goals/objectives stick.
2) Remember that there is power in voice.
3) Provide clarity for the committee work that you need your people to dive into so that their focus is narrow.
#leadupchat
A1) I am inspired by my co-authors as we are finishing up a leadership book THIS WEEKEND. We are in breakthrough mode! @CWTESPrincipal@Tanya_IDE#leadupchat
A3: Finding the balance between all of it. Need to do a better job of taking care of me, and getting myself back in shape. Needs to be a priority for me, but is dependent on me finding balance. #leadupchat
A3 Finding the balance of tackling small challenges and moving forward carrying momentum in the good work we do. Most importantly, making time in creating memories with family. #leadupchat
A3. I am really focused on these three things because I think they are most important for a full life. Sometimes we underestimate the importance of cultivating our own happiness. Being happy matters. You’ll never get to #3 if you can’t get #1 accomplished. #LeadUpChat
It's hard for me. I'll admit: I like being the frontman and have had success in that role. Times are changing and I'm getting older/set in my ways. Need to BREAKTHROUGH by falling back a little, you know? #leadupchat
A3 My next breakthrough is how to make wellbeing, strengths understanding, vulnerability, courage, wholeheartedness a critical condition for success for school leaders. These elements are as critical for leaders as the right reading strategy is for teachers. #leadupchat
A3: I still need to find a breakthrough w balancing school life with my home life. I’ve been teaching for 10 years now and it’s still really hard to turn off the teacher hat + just be present with my family sometimes... #LeadUpChat
It was selected as one of the 8 books that #BookCampPD will focus on during the upcoming weeks. I hope you can slip into one of the chats that take place around her book. #LeadUpChathttps://t.co/S9Ahi4HQ7K
In reply to
@bjohnsonEDU, @teacherknikki, @BreneBrown
Appreciate that thought. Need to find ways to continue to be fresh and forward thinking, as you said easy to be bogged down by the day to day demands. #KidsDeserveIt#LeadUpChat
A3: I believe so much in, “Too many leaders are like travel agents – they want to send people where they’ve never been.” (John Maxwell)
I want to be the tour guide, not travel agent. But I need gain more comfort and co-explore many things for the first time.
#leadupchat
A3: I need a breakthrough in my self-confidence: the kind of self-confidence that is balanced (never arrogant) and will allow me to find a more confident voice to share my ideas with others. #LeadUpChat
A3: Need to find my breakthrough in a more consistent approach to 3 things - my morning devotional time, writing encouraging messages to our staff, and calling our parents with good news. These areas can all improve. @Leadupnow#leadupchat
A3: We’ve got to breakthrough having difficult conversations during collaboration. We must share our successes, struggles, & be able to reach out for help. Seek solutions, not just identify problems. #LeadUpChat
A2) When you write down and read one another's leadership stories (hey, you don't need to write a book to do that; join #leadupchat!) for me ... I have those moments of "Yay" "Aha" and "Uh-Oh" that fuel my passion. #leadupchat
Yeah, we'll have to talk about it. It's been a very interesting process. I appreciate @kylemcclure@ccouchman and @Hondofan as the originators. We have a LONG way to go, but we are enjoying the journey so far! #leadupchat
This is AWESOME! Love the 3 Ds as a means of motivating staff to take ownership of their learning and the process of being better for students!
#leadupchat
Modeling self-care will also be a breakthrough priority for me this year as I have yet to achieve that goal. Started running/jogging in 2018 so that’s been a great step in the right direction! #leadupchat
Thank you! I have made myself go to the gym every day during break. Now it’s how do I do it during school mode? We will find a way. We can BOTH do it!😊 #LeadUpChat
Notice and celebrate any approximation to the expectation of that BREAKTHROUGH. Just don't do a box jump on top of the office counter and make them cry. HA! Failed attempt to motivate by me yesterday... #leadupchat
A3: there are a couple of students that I want to breakthrough with, or see them breakthrough! A lot of time, effort, and energy is concentrated towards them. Staying faithful and confident they will breakthrough. #leadupchat
A3) Still need a breakthrough on the best way to sum up what #LATIC student-driven learning at is best looks like in an elevator speech! LOL I should hold a contest! #leadupchat
A big challenge for all of us. Sometimes we have to get things accomplished, but we also need to make family time a priority and model this to others as well. #leadupchat
A3: I still need to find a breakthrough w balancing school life with my home life. I’ve been teaching for 10 years now and it’s still really hard to turn off the teacher hat + just be present with my family sometimes... #LeadUpChat
A3: I want to #becomebetter as a friend, colleague, husband, father. I want to #becomebetter in communication, conversation. I want to improve active listening skills and be present for others. I want to grow alongside others. I want to lead by knowing when to follow. #leadupchat
I actually am continuing on my current campus and am working with a few educators now to create a plan. Not sure how large of scope yet but district and beyond for sure. #Leadupchat
A4: I think the value at the center of my breakthrough is Contentment. Nothing will get better if I keep getting in my own way emotionally. I need to be constantly improving yet allow myself to be satisfied with progress. #leadupchat
A4 I think passion is something I value in my personal life and my school life. It drives me to keep improving and loving what I do. I need to get back to the things I am passionate about. #leadupchat
A3 - Working on my masters while full time teaching has taught me a lot about time management; I need a planning breakthrough. I want to make my work in both areas count more by accomplishing goals that further both areas #leadupchat
A4 Valuing individuality and uniqueness in each person whether they are a student or an educator. Everyone has strengths and weaknesses! I need to watch what I focus on and work to build on others strengths. #LeadUpChat
A4: The value behind my need to BREAKTHROUGH would be--service. Have had success doing it "my way" for years, but starting to feel that "my way" doesn't serve and lead the way for teammates. Leadership takes a bold personality but how do I balance that with service? #leadupchat
A4. The values at the core of a breakthrough are:
1. Persistence
2. Belief in one’s self
3. Commitment
4. Courage
5. Resilience
...in my opinion
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Great point Tony. I've been talking about self-care for my staff all year but I need to remind myself and my admin team to take care of ourselves. #leadupchat
A4) Hmmmm ... what drives us to BREAKTHROUGH as leaders? It depends ... could be integrity ... courage ... vision ... oh heck, all of them! #leadupchat
A4: A balance between #equity#equality & #access has been a driver both for my work with movement in the classroom & my work in aligned data & district PLC practices. We can’t do what we’ve always done. We have to add tools in our belts to ensure all three. #leadupchat
A4 Commitment. Work does not accomplish itself, and you need to see it through in a gradual process. The embers burn fat hotter than the log! #Leadupchat
A3: I want to #becomebetter as a friend, colleague, husband, father. I want to #becomebetter in communication, conversation. I want to improve active listening skills and be present for others. I want to grow alongside others. I want to lead by knowing when to follow. #leadupchat
A3 I could use a breakthrough with two boys in my #8thgrade classroom. They tend to project apathy and keep their armor up most of the time. How can I promote vulnerability, risk-taking, #growthmindset, and resilience for these guys? This is on my mind a lot. #Leadupchat
Notice and celebrate any approximation to the expectation of that BREAKTHROUGH. Just don't do a box jump on top of the office counter and make them cry. HA! Failed attempt to motivate by me yesterday... #leadupchat
A3: there are a couple of students that I want to breakthrough with, or see them breakthrough! A lot of time, effort, and energy is concentrated towards them. Staying faithful and confident they will breakthrough. #leadupchat
A4: Empowerment. Empowering others around me to challenge the status quo, to believe that YOU can do anything you set your mind to, YOU ARE IMPORTANT! YOU matter. #leadupchat
Notice and celebrate any approximation to the expectation of that BREAKTHROUGH. Just don't do a box jump on top of the office counter and make them cry. HA! Failed attempt to motivate by me yesterday... #leadupchat
A3: there are a couple of students that I want to breakthrough with, or see them breakthrough! A lot of time, effort, and energy is concentrated towards them. Staying faithful and confident they will breakthrough. #leadupchat
I love this perspective Kyle. Wouldn’t we all be better at each of our roles if we practiced active listening & providing better communication filled w/ empathy & clarity. #LeadUpChat
A4: My breakthrough is founded in my values and beliefs that change in Education is an urgent need as sooo many Ss of color and poverty are locked out of their possible futures.
Change can happen when we allow the teachers to work in their strengths each day!
#LeadUpChat
A4. I think what keeps us from breaking through many times is a lack of confidence that manifests itself into a lack of will. It’s not that we can’t overcome what we face; it’s challenging for us to carry and execute the confidence we need to overcome what we face. #leadupchat
We also have to be mindful to insure that a “breakthrough” isn’t just a quick hit; instead it’s a dedicated effort to improve something specifically! Again, let’s avoid bouncing from thing to thing & instead dig deep for sustainable enhancement in our craft! #leadupchat
A4: it’s about putting kids first. We’re moving forward on some “next level professional practice” and it’s causing us to reflect and make changes to some of our approaches. Making sure our kids are our first is essential to living this vision. #leadupchat
"If you can't write your mission and values on the back of a business card and you can't say them without reference to notes, then they are not influencing your daily reality (#Reeves, 2009, p. 43)." #LCIYS#ASCDILC
A4: Self-love. Learning to not be so hard on myself and recognizing the good that I'm doing. There's always room to improve, but I want to work on appreciating the positives!!! #leadupchat
A4 Great question! I think there is more than one value for me. At the core it is authenticity. I try to show up every day as my authentic self, lead and work from my unique strengths, and partner with school leaders, so they can, to do the same. #leadupchat
Encourage them for actions they don’t expect and plan engaging lessons that require them to demonstrate more than just their knowledge. Like being the center of attention? Make a tableau! Like arguing? Debate! There is a solution for every question #Leadupchat
A4: Empowerment. Empowering others around me to challenge the status quo, to believe that YOU can do anything you set your mind to, YOU ARE IMPORTANT! YOU matter. #leadupchat
A4: I value being a wise & effective change agent so I can cultivate opportunities for all stakeholders to experience SUCCESS in our program #leadupchat
A4 Values of service and support drive my one word and breakthrough actions. Seeing how leadership and tools can support both students and educators is my motivation. #leadupchat
Starting our next staff meeting with this quote AND inviting everyone to create a business card with their personal mission and values on the back. YES!!! #leadupchat
It's tough but we have to treat every day as a new day. Overwhelm them with affirmation and love. Maybe try writing quick notes. 'I believe in you' 'your potential is limitless' ... It's a worthy fight and I honor you for taking up the task. Never give up on them! #leadupchat
A4. Breaking through involves a great deal of self coaching. We sometimes find ourselves waiting for inspiration or looking to someone or something else to motivate us. We have the opportunity to encourage ourselves everyday! Use it wisely! #leadupchat
And Brandon's thinking to himself: "Yeah, dude, I sat in three days worth of meetings with you. You definitely have personality and talk....A LOT." LOL! #leadupchat
So true Michael! You should also check out @ElisaBostwick newly released book called Take the L.E.A.P. It is not only inspiring, but will take you on a journey to ignite a culture of innovation and empower student learning. https://t.co/HbFT6eUBu0. #Leadupchat
A4: We can each identify 2-3 research-based high-yield best-practices that, when done in community and with consistency, will produce the breakthrough(s) needed. Therefore, why don’t we commit to a few things and do them with consistent collective excellence? #LeadUpChat
A4 A value I've been thinking about lately is HOPE. We all need it. Our learners definitely need it. The more of it we have the stronger we become. It fuels us to believe in possibilities and take the bold actions. #leadupchat
Thanks Tim, I hope each teacher I know carries around “those 2 boys” when reflecting on their practice & their decision making. When our goals become personlized w/ names, they really get laser focused & begin moving S’s forward. #LeadUpChat
Maybe have lunch with them, if possible. Get to know their interests outside of school. Going to kids extra curricular activities has been a major breakthrough with many kids over the years. #leadupchat
You bet. It's a working model for sure and I'm not the best in our district to talk about it, but would love to chat. Vox me at PrincipalPaul. #leadupchat
I believe we have to much more reflective, as leaders and learners, especially of our own mental models and how they can ground us in status quo thinking, often limit our vision of what is possible. #leadupchat
Stuck on Question 1! So many thoughts (books, authors, online PD, Twitter PLN, speakers at conferences I attended, new learning from conferences I attended, etc.). I am going to sit back & reflect on this question. *Hmmmm... This sure would be a great for a blog! #LeadUpChat
A5 My obstacles are inside my own head. I am capable of breaking through if I can get out of my own way. Positive mindset and focus on what I want to achieve. #leadupchat
A5 I will invest in my own learning and understanding of the data/research of wholehearted leading. In July I am attending the DARE TO LEAD facilitator training led by Dr @BreneBrown . The breakthrough will be to include the data, research, and strategies in my work #leadupchat
#leadupchat A3- I think a BREAKTHROUGH that I still want to make with Ss is motivation to succeed in whatever they want to pursue. Putting their best effort and being engaged in learning
A5 Impostor Syndrome! You have been successful. You are making strides! You are changing lives, and you don’t always have to live by comparison or need validation from outside.
#LeadUpChat
A5. I think TIME MANAGEMENT and PERSEVERANCE can improve organization. In terms of self care, I must be able to give more time to myself. It can be hard to do that these days! #leadupchat
Love this. When you trust the people around you and rely on their expertise, it is a huge win for everyone. All are valued and more invested. #leadupchat
A5: Prioritizing, and knowing what can wait, and what needs my immediate attention. Knowing when to say no, and knowing that it will still be okay. Reminding myself that it is okay to make myself a priority. #leadupchat
A4-Focus! Find the areas that will be making the most significant impact on your school. You will never catch a rabbit if you are chasing all of them. #leadupchat
A5: Fortunately for me, my only obstacle is myself. Even more fortunately, the most important lesson to learn here is that ITS NOT ABOUT ME! I will stay focused on my place in the greater whole and seek to serve others over my ego. #leadupchat
A5: My staff and I jokingly refer to it as #ShinyObjectSyndrome
Need to steer clear of the shiny objects that might distract from our focus of literacy, SEL, and innovation.
#leadupchat
LOL! I was actually thinking the opposite :) I was thinking that your staff and kids clearly love you being in front. I actually wondered what made you feel that you might need to step back a little. #leadupchat
A5. I am always the biggest obstacle. If I want better balance I have to get out of the way and develop consistent processes for communication and planning. #leadupchat
A5: biggest obstacle as I transition from a middle school of 1,300 to a high school of 3,000 is my own mind - can what I did work at a high school of this size. Visibility, positive culture, being present at events, etc. #LeadUpChat
A5. A barrier is always time and too much on everyone’s plate. I must keep the focus to our staff to 2-3 things and be creative on maximizing time (take stuff off their plates). Most important is connecting with each staff and help them grow. #leadupchat
A5: Self-Doubt and Changing Course too quickly. I need to get more comfortable with being uncomfortable. Life in leadership has been good. Need to understand that a swing-and-a-miss is going to happen from time to time. Maybe the key is giving a teammate the bat? #leadupchat
A5: Courage. Courage to challenge your own thinking. Courage to having your thinking challenged. Courage to have a vision and confront the status quo. Courage to trust that kids need you to always seek what is best for them. #leadupchat
A5: Adult discomfort is the biggest barrier to addressing deep issues of #Equity in our systems. Many of us haven’t developed the stamina to address the biggest issues on our system. #LeadUpChat
No doubt. Also, there’s sustaining power that develops when we work on ourselves in community. The vulnerability and collective encouragement necessary can propel us to next levels. #LeadUpChat
A5: to keep the message simple. We have to develop the 3-minute elevator speech to get others on board. You need everyone to breakthrough because each person has something unique to offer. #leadupchat
A5: negativity and judgement from others. When you try to breakthrough and change it up for the better there are always those that try to put you down for your ideas. #LeadUpChat
A5 Being efficient and thoughtful in how we use our time is critical to accomplish any breakthrough. There is a lot of wasted time in our days. Make the most of each moment and live in the now! #leadupchat
A5: Never, ever give up! Things, especially ones that are breakthroughs will be questioned by all, love by some, but only invested in by a few! Stay the course, set goals, share your goals and GO! #LeadUpChat
A5 Obstacles include changing mindsets one day at a time, being vulnerable enough to change said mindsets, believing I can make a difference, and never losing sight of my why for students and teachers. #leadupchat
A5. We have to conquer:
-self-doubt
-fear of judgement
-fear of failure
-anxiety
-worry
Replace them with...
-hope
-confidence
-resilience
-courage
#leadupchat
Breakthroughs and even transformations will require moments of disruption…to our thinking, ideas, behaviors. Creating a mindset that allows for and embraces these moments of disruptions, will better allow us to lean in, rather than close ourselves off from change #leadupchat
A5: Interesting that the across-the-board answer seems to be #mindset It speaks to the resiliency of educators and our willingness to develop human beings who push boundaries, yet also shows our fear that we haven’t given enough of ourselves or we left something out #Leadupchat
Sounds like you have been told, “The system worked for me and many other successful adults!’
Students need you to keep spreading Love and inspiring people to measure learning in new ways! #LeadUpChat
A5 It's important for me to show up each day this year feeling centred and well-rested. It's hard to show extraordinary generosity and care when I'm exhausted or my emotional tank is empty. Taking care of myself helps me invest better in my learners. #leadupchat
A5: I am a perfectionist and this gets in the way sometimes. Especially as a future educator, I need to realize things are not perfect. Find what's awesome and appreciate it! #leadupchat
Since I hadn't met you, @PrincipalPaul, two things I instantly liked, to which every leader can aspire: confidence & humor. Confidence can stem from integrity, & humor sure goes a long way in building relationships, esp while wrestling intense decisions in education. #leadupchat
And Brandon's thinking to himself: "Yeah, dude, I sat in three days worth of meetings with you. You definitely have personality and talk....A LOT." LOL! #leadupchat
A5: Empowering others at the lowest level possible - Somewhat fits w/ this morning’s chat about stepping out of the front & running with the herd a little. Step up when needed - otherwise concentrate on support, empower, encourage, & enhance. #leadupchat
My kids made the YouTube channel I used and always watched and rewatched the videos at home to help me get more subscribers! 😂😍#edugladiators#leadupchat
Definitely!! We also have to see if we can make those negative voices feel heard. It's unfortunate that some will remain negative but always reflect on their perspective and try to figure out where they are coming from. So difficult. What a balancing act!!! #leadupchat
HA! I'm always good for some comic relief. It's a default for me when challenges arise. Often is helpful, yet sometimes just allows us to "get by." #leadupchat
Since I hadn't met you, @PrincipalPaul, two things I instantly liked, to which every leader can aspire: confidence & humor. Confidence can stem from integrity, & humor sure goes a long way in building relationships, esp while wrestling intense decisions in education. #leadupchat
And Brandon's thinking to himself: "Yeah, dude, I sat in three days worth of meetings with you. You definitely have personality and talk....A LOT." LOL! #leadupchat
A5: Interesting that the across-the-board answer seems to be #mindset It speaks to the resiliency of educators and our willingness to develop human beings who push boundaries, yet also shows our fear that we haven’t given enough of ourselves or we left something out #Leadupchat
I will keep working to help others see themselves as successful. They need to see their own growth! But it hurts to see them measured by practices that tell them otherwise! #leadupchat
It's like smoking a brisket. You transform the culture on low heat over a long period of time. It's the conversations, the experiences, the nudges, the school and classroom visits, the book studies, the safe place to learn and make mistakes. It takes time and energy. #leadupchat
A6. My sisters are good accountability partners for me, but mostly my quest to match my behavior with my words, and my heart that convicts me if and when I don’t is the best accountability partner I could have. I try hard to live out what I tweet out. #leadupchat
A5: Comparing myself to others gets in the way of my personal learning, growth, security, plan, vision, dreams... There is only one me, and while I absolutely love networking and learning from others, I must also balance that with confidence to blaze my own trail. #leadupchat
It's like smoking a brisket. You transform the culture on low heat over a long period of time. It's the conversations, the experiences, the nudges, the school and classroom visits, the book studies, the safe place to learn and make mistakes. It takes time and energy. #leadupchat
A6 I have an accountability partner who’s not on twitter (gasp) and have many in my PLN who make me accountable and push my thinking every day. Their support and input is invaluable! #leadupchat
A6: My Thought Partner is @mrsbranchk! She pushes me, checks me, and Inspires me. Big things happen because we keep each other accountable on the daily! #LeadUpChat
A6 The person that comes to mind in my space is my neighbor across the hall, @Mr_J_Mayer. Jordan is highly reflective, thoughtful, and a great listener. He also knows the two boys I mentioned earlier. #leadupchat
Q6: In my journey, I’ve always been lucky to have connected with good people to join me on my way. @mikelubelfeld@tweetingfinch1@mscottross@michaelmichows3 are just a few. Great people who support me AND hold me accountable to bring my best to the profession! #leadupchat
A6: I have a great PLN that ranges southwest MO colleagues to my Twitter tribe. My church family allows for accountability to be humble & stay servant & service minded. #leadupchat
Having a breakthrough teammate is critical not just for gains, but for motivation and strength when the mud gets thick. I'm so blessed to walk the journey with my thought partner @ElisaBostwick#leadupchat
A6 I am a huge advocate of an "accountability partner" outside of our workplace. Someone who will partner to reflect on our strengths, wellbeing, goals, and outcomes. Someone with no agenda besides investment in our success and achievement. #leadupchat
A5: at times when we change it up we may not see the positive correlation right away (be it in behavior data, academic data, etc) but it takes tenacity to continue implementing the change with fidelity. Sometime we see a dip before a rise. Keep at it #leadupchat
A6: @AchieveItEd is such a great accountability partner! Also my digital cohort ✌🏻 PLN from my district! I can reach out to any of them for help/advice/feedback! #LeadUpChat#cdsdchat
A6. My accountability partner is @__kenziiee, she is always working with me to help bring the best out of myself and to help me accomplish my goals! #leadupchat
Right back at you, @M_Bostwick! Ever since we journeyed through our undergrad years in the EDU department you've served as a thought partner and inspiration that motivates when the going gets tough! We make a great team! Iron sharpens iron. #leadupchat
Having a breakthrough teammate is critical not just for gains, but for motivation and strength when the mud gets thick. I'm so blessed to walk the journey with my thought partner @ElisaBostwick#leadupchat
Join us NEXT weekend for a really, really special conversation around #HOPE. @andyaddis is leading the way with @PrincipalPaul moderating. It's a can't miss theme: Hope is Not a Wish. Be there and be better for it! #leadupchat
So many phenomenal educators are not on social media for professional learning and networking. Having a wide PLN is so powerful. Just imagine the strength if all educators joined in! #leadupchat
