A1 Trust is belief in something that you cannot tactically get your arms around...its knowing that someone has your best interests at the forefront #engagechat
A1: I doubt I could say it better than @bethhill2829; trust is oxygen.
It's the root of our relationships; if we want to bear fruit, we must work at trusting and being worthy of trust!
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A1: It doesn't mean never checking up on somebody. Trusting does mean to give folks space to get things done without inserting yourself every step of the way. This is true for Ts and Ss btw! #engagechat
Sorry I am running late this evening...got two 2 year olds refusing to go to bed. Rob from Broadway, NC and proud principal of Cameron Elementary. #engagechat
A1: trust to me means believing someones word, knowing I can go to them for support and they’ll be there, believing in something I can’t see but have faith it’s there #engagechat
A1: I doubt I could say it better than @bethhill2829; trust is oxygen.
It's the root of our relationships; if we want to bear fruit, we must work at trusting and being worthy of trust!
#engagechat
So true. My admin on day 1 said he trusts us as professionals and gives us the support and space we need. This filters down to our relationship with Ss #engagechat
A1. Trust is important in a relationship...I think It's a collection of experiences between 2 people...And So hard to put into words...I think it's feeling...a bond #EngageChat
A1 Trust is one of the strongest bonds we know, yet is incredibly fragile. Any break, bend or even a chink, and the parts never fit back quite the same as before. #EngageChat
A1: a much sought-after,desired quality leaders want, & teachers/ eees desire of those they follow (or not). Trust means each is deserving confidence; is dependable; is reliable
AND does what they say they will do #engagechat
A1: Trust - believing that someone or something can be depended on to be there when you need them and/or follow through on promises and/or live up to expectations. #engagechat
A1 Trust is the ultimate in authenticity. You can say anything, do anything, feel all the feelings and yet know that the other party will honor, esteem, encourage, console, & also love you enough to tell you to “shut up” “quit cryin’” or “put on your big kids pants! #EngageChat
Trust is like a slow moving train, it takes time to reach full speed, it takes ties and tracks, steam and patience. But if it does it can cover any distance. But if it is not maintained it can run away. #engagechat It is a strong bond if it is forged with care.
A1. Trust is being dependable, reliable, and someone a team can count on. As a principal, trust is feeling comfortable with my princess’s in your classroom!... #engagechat
Trust is like a slow moving train, it takes time to reach full speed, it takes ties and tracks, steam and patience. But if it does it can cover any distance. But if it is not maintained it can run away. #engagechat It is a strong bond if it is forged with care.
Trust is like a slow moving train, it takes time to reach full speed, it takes ties and tracks, steam and patience. But if it does it can cover any distance. But if it is not maintained it can run away. #engagechat It is a strong bond if it is forged with care.
A1: Trust means I don't need to be there to make sure "it" is done. Trust means not worrying about "it" because you know they will get it done and done well #trust#engagechat
Trust is earned. Trust is strong connection until it is cracked or broken. #engagechat it is based on experience, expectation and growth. It is the foundation of friendship and admiration and especially respect
Thanks! I tell people that #Twitterchats are a great place to meet new people yet they’re so nervous to do so. If they only knew how welcoming people are I think they’d be hooked. #EngageChat
Trust is so important in a classroom! To have a safe and comfortable environment, there must be trust. I think that in order to build trus in a classroom, it's crucial to listen to students and be consistent #engagechat#ProfTabaldo
A2: I think we build trust by showing up, by engaging relationally, by being real, and by doing what we say we are going to do. Some will trust us just b/c of our position, but trust is something that we earn by walking our talk and being available. #engagechat
A2: 1)Be clear, thorough and as transparent as you can be w/your explanations about WHY, and continually revisit it. 2)Do what you say you will do. #engagechat
A1: trust is knowing someone has your back every time. It’s hard to earn but easy to lose. In some cases you only get one chance with it. An important element of any team yet one that can be shattered in an instant #engagechat
A2 Leaders understand the pre-requisite to the trusting relationship is time. Over a sustained period, staff and Ps must see an alignment with the leaders words and actions. #engagechat
A1: a leader needs a student-centered, community-centered vision of learning and griwth that is communicated, supported, researched, and followed #engagechat
A2 Leaders need to be humble, transparent, and make those they engage with feel relevant It is not just a matter of leading to build trust, its how you interact with that trust others put in you #engagechat
A2: open, honest and clear communication while being sure to follow thru with what one says! Two sayings that come to mind are “Talk is cheap” and “actions speak louder than words.” #engagechat
A2 Leaders can build trust by connecting with people (building relationships), being consistent, following through and following up. Value them as partners. #engagechat
A2:
A leader can build trust with staff, students, and parents by engaging in true dialogue (which includes listening!).
Dialogue builds trust.
And trust opens the door to building true relationships.
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A2: Be authentic, upfront, and real. Admit when you are wrong, and do everything in your power to make it right. Let your actions speak louder than your words. #engagechat
A2: Trust is built on performance, honesty, and kindness. A leader should show their own consistency and honesty as they demand it from their staff. Kindness is needed to go beyond obedience and to trust
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A1: Trust is knowing that the person will be reliable, do the right thing, or do what’s in your best interest. Trust is the ability to delegate tasks in actuality or mentally without reservation about them getting done. #engagechat
A2: A leader gains the trust of staff and parents by being authentic in his or her words and actions. People are watching and listening to you to see if there's any congruence in what you say and do. Trust is all about relationship-building. #engagechat
A2: Be authentic, upfront, and real. Admit when you are wrong, and do everything in your power to make it right. Let your actions speak louder than your words. #engagechat
A1. Trust is important in a relationship...I think It's a collection of experiences between 2 people...And So hard to put into words...I think it's feeling...a bond #EngageChat
The best way to build trust is to give trust and respect others. By asking questions & listening intently to the answers, in order to problem solve & improve situations #engagechat Humility, mindfulness and a meaningful presence
A2 Honesty and openness help build trust. It's being available and communicating consistently, and not just when times are bad. Trust is all about relationships. #EngageChat
Hey wonderful people of #engagechat ...please consider following me over to #edchatPH Where we discover the power of the educational field trip after this "trusting" chat!
A2: follow through with discipline. Don’t overlook the small discipline issues. If those are dealt with the big things won’t happen. Happy staff. Safe school. Happy parents #engagechat
Trust is like a slow moving train, it takes time to reach full speed, it takes ties and tracks, steam and patience. But if it does it can cover any distance. But if it is not maintained it can run away. #engagechat It is a strong bond if it is forged with care.
A2: Taking time to build relationship must be done before trust can ever be earned. If you don't take the time to invest in getting to know those you work with, and letting them know you, you will never get the trust you need to move forward. #engagechat
Parents need to know their child is safe and happy at school. Students need to feel the same. When leaders are actively engaged and educators are purposeful and intentional both parents & students feel appreciated and accepted #engagechat
A2: Make child-centered decisions daily;Create transparency; Be Present (authentic conversations/ collaboration); Invest time & energy in people (bld capacity; rltnshpa);Be reliable/follow-thru/true to their word; Lead with integrity; walk your talk #engagechat
A2 By being true to their word, being true to themselves and being true to others. They gain confidence by being confident and making investments in the people they lead. They encourage, build up and follow through. Do away with impression management, be sincere!
A1 As a professional, having trust in others to me is to hold an expectation that they can be counted on to keep their word, follow through, etc. Next level, as a friend, providing a safe place to vent, to be, to keep confidences. #EngageChat
So important to lcheck if you are only listening to some voices. Some of the best insights can come from the folks who don’t raise their hand! #EngageChat
A2: Listen - to their ideas & concerns, Learn - about who your staff & parents are & why they think/say/act the way they do, and Love - everyone equally (even if you don't always agree with them). #engagechat
Educators need to have confidence in their leaders. They need to have trust in their colleagues because to build a positive school culture - the first bricks laid need to be trust and respect- every thing else will fall into place #engagechat
A3: Not taking ownership and blaming others, being unclear and then blaming others, not doing what you say you will do, being swayed by whims, fads, and trends w/o having a strong vision of where you are going. Staying in your office. #engagechat
A3 Ego...putting their needs & desires above those around them. Leaders need to be selfless, which can be a difficult trait to be consistent with #engagechat
A3- inconsistency in expectations, making top down decisions where staff members do not feel heard, not being in the trenches with all staff members, actions do not match words #engagechat
A3 Inconsistency, not following through, saying that you are going to do one thing & doing the opposite, not keeping information in confidence, not affirming team members, blaming others when mistakes occur... #engagechat
A3 absences. Deceit. Lack of follow through. Changing Grades. Lying on resumes. Embezzling funds. Sorry just describing problems of the district where my kids attend #engagechat
A3: I think the biggest cause of losing trust is dishonesty. Most other things are forgivable, but dishonesty is extremely difficult to come back from. #engagechat
Closed doors. Unanswered emails. Lack of communication. #engagechat When decisions are sudden and unexpected. When morale is fractured because there is a lack of camaraderie and professionalism between staff and those in leadership positions
A2 To be present. To engage in positive communication on a regular basis. To listen & support as much as possible. To be transparent. As a teacher, these hold true to me as well. #EngageChat
A3. Overcommitment! And lack of follow through. As a young building leader I sometimes get too ambitious and I am not able to follow up like I want. #EngageChat
A3: I think the biggest cause of losing trust is dishonesty. Most other things are forgivable, but dishonesty is extremely difficult to come back from. #engagechat
Innovation is not a top down initiative, #trust is though. Turns out, when staff trusts their administration, that same staff tends to #innovate because teachers tend to take more learning risks in their classroom. Trust + #HighStandards drive school innovation. #MyTwoCents
A3:
Leadership actions that cause staff, students, and parents to lose trust:
Failure to listen
Inauthentic
Failure to listen
No follow-through
Failure to listen
Inconsistent
Failure to listen
Unwilling to learn
Failure to listen
Unapproachable
Failure to listen
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A3. Overcommitment! And lack of follow through. As a young building leader I sometimes get too ambitious and I am not able to follow up like I want. #EngageChat
A3: Leadership undermines trust if they: Don't look people in the eyes. Don't keep promises. Don't show up. Don't commit to growth. Don't shut down negativity. Don't show responsibility or reliability. Don't tell the truth.
Want to be trusted? Tell the truth.
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A3: People don't trust leaders who lack integrity, sincerity and authenticity in their words and actions. We don't trust "fakes" or leaders who always want to be seen as right and perfect when we see they aren't. #engagechat
A3 #engagechat Trust is maintained when there is an open dialogue. When there is consistency in focus and value and flexibility in goal and adaptability- communication is key
A3: Doing things that destroy culture. Not doing what’s best for students and teachers. Not sticking to your word. Jumping from one initiative to another without good justification. Demonstrating poor character and a lack of communication. #engagechat
You lose trust when you keep chasing the next big thing instead of waiting to see if the last next big thing worked. Meaningful change takes time #engagechat
True point, Chris. Astute leaders understand the importance of collaborating with team members to discuss their input on key decisions and next steps to support team growth @DrChrisLongo#engagechat
A3 Lack of a relationship, not making time to build trust, not listening, taking action different than what was promised, not following through with commitments, dishonesty #engagechat
Confidentiality is a big one for me. What is discussed in this room stays in this room. #engagechat or what I’m telling you goes no further. It’s the quickest way for people to get me to stop discussing ideas with them
Showing up is so important. I think I gained more trust from students and parents in my previous district by attending students out-of-school activities and games than I did by showing up for work every day. #engagechat
Leadership #engagechat is not having the helm at all times. It is trusting your crew to steer the vessel to port. All the while, presenting opportunities for others to decide the destination to deliver the goods.
A4: Teachers build trust with students in the same way that leaders build trust with staff. Kids are people, too. 💗💗 https://t.co/7Bv59Wtn8z#engagechat
A4: develop a relationship with them, show them that you care about them by asking questions about their life, go the extra mile even when the hardest student tries to push you away, set clear expectations #engagechat
Parent joining late from Connecticut. A3) Trust stems from strong communication, others feeling like you’re making decisions for the right reasons, understanding your why, and feeling like they’re being heard. The absence of all this diminishes trust. #EngageChat
A4: Connect with them. Care about them. Empathize with them. Listen to and step into their stories. Be kind to them and show understanding. Grow alongside of them. Play with them. Equip and empower them. Laugh with them. EnJOY them; delight in their presence. #engagechat
A4: relationships built on trust, curiosity, and truth followed by modeling what it means to be a learner focused on the betterment of society and humanity #engagechat
Leadership #engagechat is not having the helm at all times. It is trusting your crew to steer the vessel to port. All the while, presenting opportunities for others to decide the destination to deliver the goods.
A3 My principal has been working to build a community for our Ss, Ps, & Ts in school & out. But I might say that trust issues might arise if school leaders were not visible within the school & community; not responding or engaging Ps & Ts. Like a closed door policy. #EngageChat
A4 Taking a genuine care for and interest in your students’ well-being so they know and have the confidence that you will help and support when there is a need. #EngageChat
A4: Be real with them. Let them see you make mistakes, fail, succeed, and learn along with them. Be honest with them, keep your promises, and let them know you genuinely care. #engagechat
A4 kids want to know you mean it. If you say X is going to happen for Y behavior and it doesn’t, then why should they believe you when you say they matter?
You also have to laugh # #engagechat
A4: I am convinced that Ts gain trust with students first by learning their names (and not giving them nicknames when Ts can't pronounce names right away) and engaging with them accordingly. #EngageChat
Again, equity, consistency and fairness is the key. Also, when Ts show that they truly care about Ss, Ss begin to believe and that belief turns into trust. #engagechat
A4: Ts build trust by doing what’s best for Ss. Demonstrating strong character, building RELATIONSHIPS, listening, being understanding, and allowing Ss a fresh start each day. #engagechat
Be engaged. Be around. Do more listening than dictating. Treat others’ expertise, experience and insight with at least as much respect as you do your own. #EngageChat A2
Trust is patience, purposeful action, consistency of respect & attention. When Ss are greeted with kindness, listened to with intention & interest. Above all when they are made to feel that what they have to offer the class is priceless #engagechat they are happy & learning
A4: By building positive relationships with students and their families, knowing them and understanding their needs, treating Ss the way you want to be treated! Loving them with all your heart. Listening to ss with your heart .....the list is LONG #engagechat
This happens when leaders are constantly given excuses or putting blame on others. We have to be people of our word. If we say we are going to do something, we must do it.
A4: Treating them as people, having conversations about things outside of school, valuing their presence by listening and responding, attending extra curricular activities, complimenting them #EngageChat
A4 listen to them-really listen! Mean what you say and follow through, empathize with their hurts and struggles and celebrate with them in their joys and success. #engagechat
I had to say sorry to a kid today. I called him out in front of his peers. It wasn’t cool of me. I owned. We shook hands at the end. Trust is also admitting when you’re wrong #teachersarehuman#engagechat
A4 Teachers can build trust with students by being fair, consistent, open, and by showing that we are also human. We make mistakes and learn from them. #engagechat
Parents need to know their child is safe and happy at school. Students need to feel the same. When leaders are actively engaged and educators are purposeful and intentional both parents & students feel appreciated and accepted #engagechat
A4: Most Ss can trust us Ts easily if we show genuine care and concern for them. When we come down to their level and talk to them and be vulnerable ourselves to show them we are also human beings with real problems to deal with as well. Be real. Be there for them. #engagechat
A4: Be present, and as my friend @Mrs_Gilchrist already said, take the time to really listen! Let your actions speak louder than your words, and be a reliable support system. #engagechat
A4: learn their names ASAP; make connections to who they are outside of the classroom; Consider non-verbals as important; acknowledge their feelings & opinions; little things matter to/for them; advocate for them; tell them about yourself; enjoy, empower & encourage #engagechat
A5: I think trust is the glue that keeps everything in its place. Without trust, there are no healthy relationships. Without trust, friendships fall apart and suspicions rise. As anxiety rises, empathy and intellect go down. And it's NOT pretty.
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If trust is there and intact it makes for a unified and supportiveschool culture! If trust is lacking it’s each man for himself...like survivor! #engagechat
Mistrust makes a huge difference in school culture. If there is no trust between Ts and Ss, then there is no relationship. Learning cannot occur if there is no relationship to start with. #engagechat
It is an energy entwined with action, trust. We trust those who inspire not because they are great but because they lead the way for others to be. It is a burst of positivity when we get near them. #engagechat
A5 teacher turnover. Discipline. Safety. Parent involvement. Schools with high turnover are scary. Schools with high leadership turnover are scarier.
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A4 I remember 1 of my high school tchrs very fondly. They followed through, they held me accountable & while he was a tough old Bugga he gave you his full support if you were honest with him. He was our mentor & had our full respect #EngageChat
A5: I think if you surveyed Ts from a failing district and teachers from a successful district, trust would be among the contributing factors on either side of the spectrum #EngageChat
A5: A positive school culture is built around relationships. Relationships need trust to thrive. Trust or lack of trust can make or break the school culture and community. #engagechat
Doesn’t sound that hard, does it? But I’m thinking of the (very few) teachers my 9th grader hasn’t respected and haven’t figured out what’s missing. #EngageChat
Q5: When trust exist between all school stakeholders, the reflection of that trust will be visible to visitors and others in school's hallways as well as at meetings and other school events. #engagechat
A5: Trust is the social lubricant that turns the gears of any successful organization (not my quote!) Without it, the machine can run - but it is not nearly as productive. #engagechat
A4: By building positive relationships with students and their families, knowing them and understanding their needs, treating Ss the way you want to be treated! Loving them with all your heart. Listening to ss with your heart .....the list is LONG #engagechat
A5: in a culture of trust knowledge is shared as ideas are discussed & grow. When this does not exist silos are built & the language of learning becomes silent #engagechat
A5:
Trust absolutely impacts school culture.
Without trust, you can't have true relationships.
And without relationships, do you even have a school culture?
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A5. Lack of trust results in little learning...Lack of trust doesn't build a team...I think we're all responsible for setting that tone in the building...#EngageChat
A5 Trust creates a supporting, productive and rewarding environment. Lack of trust leads to a dysfunctional institution, starting from the top. #EngageChat
A4. Let down your guard & show your students your true self. Take a genuine interest in their lives outside of the classroom. That builds trust. If they trust you they will work hard for you. #engagechat
When trust breaks and we try to put relationships back in place together, some scars still remain. We might be able to see the place where it cracked. #engagechat
I work in a place where I trust admin from the super down and my Ss trust me. My own kids go to a school where I trust the teachers but central office? Not so much #engagechat
A4: I am convinced that Ts gain trust with students first by learning their names (and not giving them nicknames when Ts can't pronounce names right away) and engaging with them accordingly. #EngageChat
Trust permeates, it rises like a wave of shiny, vibrant, sparkles. It makes every corner of the building thrive, sending out a pulse of positivity- this trust, respect, appreciation brings people together- it negates doubt and hesitation. This makes a school a village #engagechat
A5: Trust is the foundation for a safe, supportive, encouraging, inviting, and challenging environment for ss and staff.
This culture which in turn allows students' academic achievement to evolve. #engagechat
A5: I’ve been tweeting about this all hour. Trust is the foundation to culture. Without trust, no matter what attempts you make to build culture, the foundation will crumble. Trust = positive culture = motivation = increased performance. #trustisimportant#engagechat
A5: A lack of trust causes a culture to turn toxic. Ultimately, the students suffer when the adults in the building do not trust one another. Educators cannot isolate themselves and this happens where there is no trust. #EngageChat
Visibility was the first thing I thought of. And not only having an open-door policy but being out there so parents and students don’t have to come to find you. #EngageChat
A3 My principal has been working to build a community for our Ss, Ps, & Ts in school & out. But I might say that trust issues might arise if school leaders were not visible within the school & community; not responding or engaging Ps & Ts. Like a closed door policy. #EngageChat
A5: A school culture that shows a deficit in trust is unhealthy and even toxic for relationship building. A school culture where leaders, parents, staff and Ss trust one another to do things that are in the best interests of others = a positive climate for everyone. #engagechat
Has anyone noticed that the word “trust” begins and ends with t...be it a cross, addition sign, Greek letter, whatever you see...but it safely folds the rest of the letters within. #engagechat
This is gold . I’ll catch you no matter what! And if you fall we fall together. #engagechat this typifies and underpins the mateship that existed amongst the diggers #ANZACS
Have you heard negativity at your school? Felt the shadow fall as #engagechat certain people walk near. This is the epitome of lack of trust, respect and joy of where one works. There is 1 way to help curb this- smile and positivity- it takes an open mind & positive outlook
A5: No trust = no relationships = no motivation = low morale = no team working toward a common goal. On the other hand, trust = positive things taking place. #engagechat
It canʻt just be me that this #engagechat went by so quickly?! I have to TRUST that it did. @daviswelcome was amazing, as always! AND this PLN is such a blessing!
