#ALedchat is a weekly chat on Twitter about education topics. It is held each Monday from 9-10pmCST. While the discussion on #ALedchat continues on Twitter well beyond our weekly one-hour chat session, this platform affords us the opportunity to extend, expand and share the conversation with an even greater audience. Educators from across the state of Alabama, and the world, can come here to find encouragement, support, resources, professional growth opportunities and advice, while providing the same to their colleagues.
Tonight’s chat will focus in on intentional leadership within our building (P.S. We are ALL leaders within our building!). We are always excited to learn from our #ALedchat family!
Tonight’s chat will focus in on intentional leadership within our building (P.S. We are ALL leaders within our building!). We are always excited to learn from our #ALedchat family!
Tonight’s chat will focus in on intentional leadership within our building (P.S. We are ALL leaders within our building!). We are always excited to learn from our #ALedchat family!
Tonight’s chat will focus in on intentional leadership within our building (P.S. We are ALL leaders within our building!). We are always excited to learn from our #ALedchat family!
Q1: In what ways are you intentional in providing expectations to members of your organization? This can include faculty, staff, and students #ALedchat
A1: Communicate-Communicate-Communicate expectations while having even higher expectations for myself, offer voice, offer choice when possible, honor the partnership approach, motivate, listen. Set the tone for collaborative teamwork! #ALEdChat
In order to maximize the efforts of everyone in the organization, intentionality must occur. Clear expectations, thorough communication, and follow-up by the leadership are musts. It is imperative that we set the tone for all of our faculty, staff, and students! #ALedchat
Q1: In what ways are you intentional in providing expectations to members of your organization? This can include faculty, staff, and students #ALedchat
A1 - by leading by example. I refuse to ask someone in my building to do something that I am not willing to help do! By modeling the expectations I have of them! #aledchat
A1: Setting clear expectations is a sign of a great leader! Expectations and goals are not the same, however, can only be accomplished if clearly set. There is no room for any gray area in expectations! #aledchat
Q1: In what ways are you intentional in providing expectations to members of your organization? This can include faculty, staff, and students #ALedchat
A1: We are intentional in providing expectations daily because we live our out expectations through modeling. We also inspect what we expect. #LiveIt#ALedchat
A:1 Modeling is the best way to show how you value expectations. Vision Statements and Missions mean little if they are only written versus lived. #aledchat
Q1: In what ways are you intentional in providing expectations to members of your organization? This can include faculty, staff, and students #ALedchat
Q1: In what ways are you intentional in providing expectations to members of your organization? This can include faculty, staff, and students #ALedchat
In order to maximize the efforts of everyone in the organization, intentionality must occur. Clear expectations, thorough communication, and follow-up by the leadership are musts. It is imperative that we set the tone for all of our faculty, staff, and students! #ALedchat
Q1: In what ways are you intentional in providing expectations to members of your organization? This can include faculty, staff, and students #ALedchat
A1: We are intentional in providing expectations daily because we live our out expectations through modeling. We also inspect what we expect. #LiveIt#ALedchat
A1: Setting clear expectations is a sign of a great leader! Expectations and goals are not the same, however, can only be accomplished if clearly set. There is no room for any gray area in expectations! #aledchat
Q1: In what ways are you intentional in providing expectations to members of your organization? This can include faculty, staff, and students #ALedchat
A1: Communicating expectations and goals early and often. Providing support to reach goals. Inspecting what we expect. Continuous monitoring and feedback. Collaboration. #aledchat
A1: Setting clear expectations is a sign of a great leader! Expectations and goals are not the same, however, can only be accomplished if clearly set. There is no room for any gray area in expectations! #aledchat
Q1: In what ways are you intentional in providing expectations to members of your organization? This can include faculty, staff, and students #ALedchat
#ALedchat A1 - You lead by doing and supporting your staff. Leadership, like any other skill, is learned. Always serve to lead and eliminate roadblocks.
A1 I am finding that the first level is making your expectations known. The real key is followthrough and commitment. Lip service is at an all time high. #OnlyExecutersSurvive Expectations without bite sized action is rhetoric #ALedchat
This is powerful! We cannot serve those that we think we are better than. We have to do whatever is needed; the gross, the monotonous, the thankless #ALedchat
A1 I am finding that the first level is making your expectations known. The real key is followthrough and commitment. Lip service is at an all time high. #OnlyExecutersSurvive Expectations without bite sized action is rhetoric #ALedchat
A1 I am finding that the first level is making your expectations known. The real key is followthrough and commitment. Lip service is at an all time high. #OnlyExecutersSurvive Expectations without bite sized action is rhetoric #ALedchat
A:1 Modeling is the best way to show how you value expectations. Vision Statements and Missions mean little if they are only written versus lived. #aledchat
Q1: In what ways are you intentional in providing expectations to members of your organization? This can include faculty, staff, and students #ALedchat
A1: Communicating expectations and goals early and often. Providing support to reach goals. Inspecting what we expect. Continuous monitoring and feedback. Collaboration. #aledchat
Q2: Describe the most intentional leader you have ever known personally. What three characteristics defined them as a leader as it relates to intentionality? #ALedchat
Q1: In what ways are you intentional in providing expectations to members of your organization? This can include faculty, staff, and students #ALedchat
Q2: Describe the most intentional leader you have ever known personally. What three characteristics defined them as a leader as it relates to intentionality? #ALedchat
A2: @DegaSuper is by far one of the most intentional leaders that I have had the pleasure of shadowing. He leads with such a demeanor that demands excellence. He still motivates me to this day!!! #mentorswork#aledchat
Q2: Describe the most intentional leader you have ever known personally. What three characteristics defined them as a leader as it relates to intentionality? #ALedchat
A2 - my very first principal! She had the way of communicating with you that would have you wanting to run through a brick wall for her!! She set high expectations and pushed you to meet them and she simply cared! #aledchat
A1: Available, Thoughtful, and Selfless. The most intentional leader I have known made time for me, made me feel known personally and professionally, knew how to encourage me and how to push me, and intentionally pursued me with compassion and care. #aledchat#LEAD
Q2: Describe the most intentional leader you have ever known personally. What three characteristics defined them as a leader as it relates to intentionality? #ALedchat
A2: @DegaSuper is by far one of the most intentional leaders that I have had the pleasure of shadowing. He leads with such a demeanor that demands excellence. He still motivates me to this day!!! #mentorswork#aledchat
Q2: Describe the most intentional leader you have ever known personally. What three characteristics defined them as a leader as it relates to intentionality? #ALedchat
A1: Available, Thoughtful, and Selfless. The most intentional leader I have known made time for me, made me feel known personally and professionally, knew how to encourage me and how to push me, and intentionally pursued me with compassion and care. #aledchat#LEAD
Q2: Describe the most intentional leader you have ever known personally. What three characteristics defined them as a leader as it relates to intentionality? #ALedchat
A2: John Galloway. Hands down. Best leader I have ever worked for. You never had to guess where you stood with him. He set high expectations and rewarded and recognized accordingly. Firm. Fair. Consistent. Driven. #aledchat
A2: .@JimmyShaw is the most intentional leader I have ever known! 1) Visionary 2) Organizational consciousness 3) Willing to listen (really listen) & be open to new ideas #FCSLearn#ALEdChat
Q2: Describe the most intentional leader you have ever known personally. What three characteristics defined them as a leader as it relates to intentionality? #ALedchat
A2: As a teacher, the most intentional leader I worked for made time for me. She made me want to do my best everyday. She was inspiring, and I did not want to disappoint her. #aledchat
A2: .@JimmyShaw is the most intentional leader I have ever known! 1) Visionary 2) Organizational consciousness 3) Willing to listen (really listen) & be open to new ideas #FCSLearn#ALEdChat
A2: I would have to say @Othell is one of the most intentional leaders I have ever known. He knows his people, his practice and his passion. His gift is uniting people for a common goal & helping them believe in themselves. Funny & talented is also a bonus! #ALedchat
A2: As a teacher, the most intentional leader I worked for made time for me. She made me want to do my best everyday. She was inspiring, and I did not want to disappoint her. #aledchat
A2: Another Intentional Leader that I admire is @cshepard_ce I have had the pleasure to see how she connects with all students and relates academically and socially. That takes work, and she is definitely ready for the challenge. #aledchat#bosslady
I had two; Jere Adcock @DHSRaiders and @suptjanetwomack#ALedchat 1. Clear goals and vision for where they wanted to go 2. Knew the progression, intimately, to get there 3. Insanely focused on the execution of the goals #ALedchat Both are unbelievable in their own right.
A2: .@JimmyShaw is the most intentional leader I have ever known! 1) Visionary 2) Organizational consciousness 3) Willing to listen (really listen) & be open to new ideas #FCSLearn#ALEdChat
A2: Consistent, Life-long learners, Demanders of Excellence (but willing to work alongside of you) aka @QuentinJLee , @craigebates , & @emilybharris I’ve learned so much from all of them! #ALedchat
Q2: Describe the most intentional leader you have ever known personally. What three characteristics defined them as a leader as it relates to intentionality? #ALedchat
A2: I would have to say @Othell is one of the most intentional leaders I have ever known. He knows his people, his practice and his passion. His gift is uniting people for a common goal & helping them believe in themselves. Funny & talented is also a bonus! #ALedchat
Speak directly about the specific role team members have in reaching short term and long term goals. Make sure they see that their day to day minute to minute is part of the big picture. #ALedchat
A2: Consistent, Life-long learners, Demanders of Excellence (but willing to work alongside of you) aka @QuentinJLee , @craigebates , & @emilybharris I’ve learned so much from all of them! #ALedchat
Q2: Describe the most intentional leader you have ever known personally. What three characteristics defined them as a leader as it relates to intentionality? #ALedchat
A3: Put it on the schedule! Make time to connect with all members of the organization. Not necessarily meetings, but scheduled time to swing by, check in, remember something important going on in a person's life...engage, connect! #aledchat
A3: We all make time for what is important. If it is important to you, you will make time for it. I make my time with teachers important and I set priorities. Thinking about what is most important and how to get the most bang for the buck. #aledchat
A3 - I try to check in on all the teachers on the hall that I am assigned to plus the teachers that I am assigned to in educate Alabama on a daily basis just to see if all is ok and to ask if there is anything I can do for them! #ALedchat
A3: One thing I was very intentional about as an AP was writing every T a handwritten note at least twice in the school year. It made me feel good to see them hanging on their boards or on their desk. I also did pop-ins daily. As many classrooms as I could/day. #aledchat
A3: We all make time for what is important. If it is important to you, you will make time for it. I make my time with teachers important and I set priorities. Thinking about what is most important and how to get the most bang for the buck. #aledchat
A3: I am never too busy for people- paperwork maybe- but not people. I TRY to be in each building daily. I find that availability solves problems and saves time. Also heads off issues when we can walk and talk for a minute. #ILovePeopleNotPaper#ALedchat
A3: Face to Face conversations never get old! Shame on educators that take the personal interaction out of their job. I make conversation with EVERYONE!!! Talking is the best way to clear up any confusion, or (confursion...Eddie B) #aledchat
A2: Another Intentional Leader that I admire is @cshepard_ce I have had the pleasure to see how she connects with all students and relates academically and socially. That takes work, and she is definitely ready for the challenge. #aledchat#bosslady
A3: Put it on the schedule! Make time to connect with all members of the organization. Not necessarily meetings, but scheduled time to swing by, check in, remember something important going on in a person's life...engage, connect! #aledchat
A3: I am never too busy for people- paperwork maybe- but not people. I TRY to be in each building daily. I find that availability solves problems and saves time. Also heads off issues when we can walk and talk for a minute. #ILovePeopleNotPaper#ALedchat
A3: I am intentional in visiting with all I can in face to face conversations. Their lives are much more important than school, so I try to learn about each one. #ALedchat "They don't care how much you know until they know how much you care. #ALedchat
So true! Without the people we have nothing; it is easy to lose sight of what is important and what are priorities are if we are not INTENTIONAL #ALedchat
A3: I am never too busy for people- paperwork maybe- but not people. I TRY to be in each building daily. I find that availability solves problems and saves time. Also heads off issues when we can walk and talk for a minute. #ILovePeopleNotPaper#ALedchat
A3: One thing I was very intentional about as an AP was writing every T a handwritten note at least twice in the school year. It made me feel good to see them hanging on their boards or on their desk. I also did pop-ins daily. As many classrooms as I could/day. #aledchat
Q4: Culture is king in the world of education. How are you intentional in your practice to ensure you are a culture cultivator not a culture killer? #ALedchat
Im having a hard time, morally, balancing this one. If I’m going to be effective, I have to be an executor and that means that sometimes, i have to sit at the desk and work the plan. I think it’s terrible but my talent and love is people but to be great #WorkThePlan#ALedchat
A3: I am never too busy for people- paperwork maybe- but not people. I TRY to be in each building daily. I find that availability solves problems and saves time. Also heads off issues when we can walk and talk for a minute. #ILovePeopleNotPaper#ALedchat
A3 - I try to check in on all the teachers on the hall that I am assigned to plus the teachers that I am assigned to in educate Alabama on a daily basis just to see if all is ok and to ask if there is anything I can do for them! #ALedchat
A3: Reaching out in any way possible. Social media, random class visits before/during/after school, texts, email, thank you cards, phone calls...Learn new ways to make time when there is not enough of it in the school day. #ALedchat
Speak directly about the specific role team members have in reaching short term and long term goals. Make sure they see that their day to day minute to minute is part of the big picture. #ALedchat
A3: This is me when it comes to my teachers calling on me for a conversation, advice, small talk, gripe, etc... I stop everything and pay attention.
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A4: It is important to listen to people. What they have to say and the concerns that they have are the most important in their world at that moment. Sometimes it's hard when you know the big picture, but it is important to value each perspective. #aledchat
Im having a hard time, morally, balancing this one. If I’m going to be effective, I have to be an executor and that means that sometimes, i have to sit at the desk and work the plan. I think it’s terrible but my talent and love is people but to be great #WorkThePlan#ALedchat
A3: I am never too busy for people- paperwork maybe- but not people. I TRY to be in each building daily. I find that availability solves problems and saves time. Also heads off issues when we can walk and talk for a minute. #ILovePeopleNotPaper#ALedchat
A3: One thing I was very intentional about as an AP was writing every T a handwritten note at least twice in the school year. It made me feel good to see them hanging on their boards or on their desk. I also did pop-ins daily. As many classrooms as I could/day. #aledchat
A4: Have fun! @QuentinJLee ‘s and my motto this year is to have fun. No laughter usually = no positivity. Who says education can’t be fun? Find ways to have fun doing what you do and laughing with your colleagues. #ALedchat
Q4: Culture is king in the world of education. How are you intentional in your practice to ensure you are a culture cultivator not a culture killer? #ALedchat
This is so important; putting the focus on that person and that conversation with all of the other things going on around us is critical. This is an area that I need to grow in and I get to learn it from one of the best around! #ALedchat
A4: It is important to listen to people. What they have to say and the concerns that they have are the most important in their world at that moment. Sometimes it's hard when you know the big picture, but it is important to value each perspective. #aledchat
A3: I am never too busy for people- paperwork maybe- but not people. I TRY to be in each building daily. I find that availability solves problems and saves time. Also heads off issues when we can walk and talk for a minute. #ILovePeopleNotPaper#ALedchat
A4: Have fun! @QuentinJLee ‘s and my motto this year is to have fun. No laughter usually = no positivity. Who says education can’t be fun? Find ways to have fun doing what you do and laughing with your colleagues. #ALedchat
Q4: Culture is king in the world of education. How are you intentional in your practice to ensure you are a culture cultivator not a culture killer? #ALedchat
A4 - remain positive! Smile greet them with a good to see you or how are you or good morning! Sit with the students and or teachers at lunch to learn about them in a informal setting! #aledchat
A4: There is nothing more important than giving those you lead time. Time to learn, time to share, time to laugh, time to cry, time to gripe, time to love. Just give people time. It'll change the culture for sure. #aledchat
Q4: Culture is king in the world of education. How are you intentional in your practice to ensure you are a culture cultivator not a culture killer? #ALedchat
this is dynamic! We give the best hours of our day, the best years of our lives, to a school or school district. We need more laughter and fun! #ALedchat#makeitawesome
A4: Have fun! @QuentinJLee ‘s and my motto this year is to have fun. No laughter usually = no positivity. Who says education can’t be fun? Find ways to have fun doing what you do and laughing with your colleagues. #ALedchat
Q4: Culture is king in the world of education. How are you intentional in your practice to ensure you are a culture cultivator not a culture killer? #ALedchat
A4: We talk about culture constantly (I actually think our staff might be tired of hearing that word)! We discuss being customer-service-focused, a place that loves to serve others, and a place of positivity! It begins and ends with people! #aledchat
Q4: Culture is king in the world of education. How are you intentional in your practice to ensure you are a culture cultivator not a culture killer? #ALedchat
A4: I work to be intentional that a listening ear does not translate into support of the negative when someone is unhappy. Reaction and word choice are crucial. End with a positive and words of encouragement that build culture and don’t tear it down. #DrSutherlandSaid.. #ALedchat
A4: Give voice & choice, set expectations for dialogue, collectively create group agreements and norms, make time for reflection, have celebrations #ALEdChat
A3: I am never too busy for people- paperwork maybe- but not people. I TRY to be in each building daily. I find that availability solves problems and saves time. Also heads off issues when we can walk and talk for a minute. #ILovePeopleNotPaper#ALedchat
A4: We talk about culture constantly (I actually think our staff might be tired of hearing that word)! We discuss being customer-service-focused, a place that loves to serve others, and a place of positivity! It begins and ends with people! #aledchat
Q4: Culture is king in the world of education. How are you intentional in your practice to ensure you are a culture cultivator not a culture killer? #ALedchat
A3 - I try to check in on all the teachers on the hall that I am assigned to plus the teachers that I am assigned to in educate Alabama on a daily basis just to see if all is ok and to ask if there is anything I can do for them! #ALedchat
A3: One thing I was very intentional about as an AP was writing every T a handwritten note at least twice in the school year. It made me feel good to see them hanging on their boards or on their desk. I also did pop-ins daily. As many classrooms as I could/day. #aledchat
A4: I work to be intentional that a listening ear does not translate into support of the negative when someone is unhappy. Reaction and word choice are crucial. End with a positive and words of encouragement that build culture and don’t tear it down. #DrSutherlandSaid.. #ALedchat
A4: Have fun! @QuentinJLee ‘s and my motto this year is to have fun. No laughter usually = no positivity. Who says education can’t be fun? Find ways to have fun doing what you do and laughing with your colleagues. #ALedchat
Q4: Culture is king in the world of education. How are you intentional in your practice to ensure you are a culture cultivator not a culture killer? #ALedchat
A4 - remain positive! Smile greet them with a good to see you or how are you or good morning! Sit with the students and or teachers at lunch to learn about them in a informal setting! #aledchat
A4: We talk about culture constantly (I actually think our staff might be tired of hearing that word)! We discuss being customer-service-focused, a place that loves to serve others, and a place of positivity! It begins and ends with people! #aledchat
Q4: Culture is king in the world of education. How are you intentional in your practice to ensure you are a culture cultivator not a culture killer? #ALedchat
A5: Be you and allow others to be who they are. Build on each other's strengths. Get to know your people. Listen to them. Set them up for success, not failure. #aledchat
A4: As a Leader, NOBODY should be more excited about the culture of the campus than you. Culture must be cultivated! Protect your culture at all costs! #aledchat
A4: I work to be intentional that a listening ear does not translate into support of the negative when someone is unhappy. Reaction and word choice are crucial. End with a positive and words of encouragement that build culture and don’t tear it down. #DrSutherlandSaid.. #ALedchat
A4: As a Leader, NOBODY should be more excited about the culture of the campus than you. Culture must be cultivated! Protect your culture at all costs! #aledchat
A5 - the more you can be intentional with your actions the better your culture will be! You will gain respect and trust from all involved in your school! #aledchat
A4: Smiling through it all. I try to remain positive in all situations and offer a helping hand. I try to be a person that I would want to be around. Positive. Supportive. Helpful. Resourceful. Productive. #aledchat
A5: Leadership is all about intentionality! There is no "showing up" and being an awesome leader. Relationships, communication, vision, excellence, serving others, being committed and passionate, etc. all take being intentional about how a leader desires to lead. #aledchat
A5: Reciprocity: “Approach others with humility, expecting to learn from them.” @JimKnight99
It takes all of us to educate OUR students. People will always remember how you made them feel. #ALEdChat
Q6: Intentional leaders understand their words, actions, and beliefs impact the organization. What do you do to ensure you are meeting the needs of the organization in a prescriptive way? #ALedchat
A6: This is very simple to me...I have mentioned before....I listen a lot and say very little unless asked. You learn way more in doing so than mindless chatter. LISTEN #aledchat
Q6: Intentional leaders understand their words, actions, and beliefs impact the organization. What do you do to ensure you are meeting the needs of the organization in a prescriptive way? #ALedchat
A6: I am learning to pause before I speak. I know my words are remembered and shared. I know my actions are mimicked, and I know my beliefs are studied. Therefore, I am truly intentional to think about each move I make. #aledchat
Q6: Intentional leaders understand their words, actions, and beliefs impact the organization. What do you do to ensure you are meeting the needs of the organization in a prescriptive way? #ALedchat
A6: I am learning to pause before I speak. I know my words are remembered and shared. I know my actions are mimicked, and I know my beliefs are studied. Therefore, I am truly intentional to think about each move I make. #aledchat
Q6: Intentional leaders understand their words, actions, and beliefs impact the organization. What do you do to ensure you are meeting the needs of the organization in a prescriptive way? #ALedchat
A6: I am learning to pause before I speak. I know my words are remembered and shared. I know my actions are mimicked, and I know my beliefs are studied. Therefore, I am truly intentional to think about each move I make. #aledchat
Q6: Intentional leaders understand their words, actions, and beliefs impact the organization. What do you do to ensure you are meeting the needs of the organization in a prescriptive way? #ALedchat
Q6: Intentional leaders understand their words, actions, and beliefs impact the organization. What do you do to ensure you are meeting the needs of the organization in a prescriptive way? #ALedchat
A6 - by communicating clearly, truly listening to others and by modeling the expectations! Having simple conversations every chance I get with both students and teachers! #ALedchat
A6: This is very simple to me...I have mentioned before....I listen a lot and say very little unless asked. You learn way more in doing so than mindless chatter. LISTEN #aledchat
Q6: Intentional leaders understand their words, actions, and beliefs impact the organization. What do you do to ensure you are meeting the needs of the organization in a prescriptive way? #ALedchat
Q7: “Intentional living is the art of making our own choices before others' choices make us.” ― Richie Norton? What does this quote mean to you? #ALedchat
A7 - when you choose to be intentional you are choosing to show others they matter and that you care instead of just sitting back and waiting on things to happen around you! #ALedchat
Q7: “Intentional living is the art of making our own choices before others' choices make us.” ― Richie Norton? What does this quote mean to you? #ALedchat
Q7: “Intentional living is the art of making our own choices before others' choices make us.” ― Richie Norton? What does this quote mean to you? #ALedchat
A7: We have to lead in a way that inspires others to lead. If we are not intentional in our chosen path, we get off tract and bogged down. Lead, serve and inspire greatness in all you do and you will have a clear path to greatness. #NotStraightButClear#ALedchat
A7: This means to me that being an intentional leader requires having a path in mind, there may be exits, stops, and turns, but if there is intentional forward thinking you make the choice in the outcome. #aledchat
Q7: “Intentional living is the art of making our own choices before others' choices make us.” ― Richie Norton? What does this quote mean to you? #ALedchat
A7: This means to me that being an intentional leader requires having a path in mind, there may be exits, stops, and turns, but if there is intentional forward thinking you make the choice in the outcome. #aledchat
Q7: “Intentional living is the art of making our own choices before others' choices make us.” ― Richie Norton? What does this quote mean to you? #ALedchat
FA: Remember to be intentional, stay focused and mindful of your purpose. These things will help build a positive culture where high expectations are clearly communicated! #ALedchat
FA - 1 - I need to become a better listener! 2 - To always remain intentional in what I am doing to help drive the vision and mission of my school! #ALedchat
FA: Remember to be intentional, stay focused and mindful of your purpose. These things will help build a positive culture where high expectations are clearly communicated! #ALedchat
FA: First, I want to make sure that I am intentional when communicating expectations and make sure I follow through. Second, I want to constantly think about how my actions impact the culture of the school and be intentional about it. #aledchat
FQ: 1) I am going to do some hand written notes. 2) I am going to remember the bite sized pieces to get to the big picture and reread Leverage Leadership. #ALEdChat
