This week's habit: Think win win, is centered around being cooperative rather than competitive, and learning how to compromise. As leaders, sometimes we may feel like we know the "best way" to do things, but really most of the time, two heads are better than one. If we work with others, we can learn from them and together come up with a solution. In order to be interdependent, we need to invest in the relationships of those around us. By being a good listening, demonstrating humility and loyalty, keep promises and even doing random acts of kindness, we can have a very positive effect on our relationships with others. By investing in our relationships, we will then be able to count on others and mutually benefit from that relationship. At my school, I know that I am quick to ask certain people for help. For example, anytime I have a technical difficulty, I don't hesitate calling our computer teacher in to save the day. I also frequently send students up to the office secretary when random things pop up. I know that I can always count on these people. In turn, I want to be a member of the faculty that other people can count on too. I offer support whenever I can, and I try to make myself available to help out colleagues if they are ever in a pinch. I've supported a lot of teachers in their use of the iPads and some of our online programs... using my prep time to do so. Although I can't necessarily help the school secretary or the computer teacher in the way they help me, I can offer friendship, kind words, and a positive attitude. By using my talents to help other staff members, I am "paying it forward" in way... What goes around, comes around right? It is very important to remember to invest in relationships, work together, cooperate, and always compromise.
I've been able to share our weekly habits at my school's faculty meetings and I've had a really positive experience from it. I thought some of my colleagues would tease me for being cheesy or even a suck-up, but when I've shared each habit, I've actually gotten a really positive response! Teachers are all life-long learners and they appreciated the uplifting reminders of what makes us good teachers and leaders. My principal is really happy that I am sharing what I am learning in graduate school with our school community.
This week's habit: Think win win, is centered around being cooperative rather than competitive, and learning how to compromise. As leaders, sometimes we may feel like we know the "best way" to do things, but really most of the time, two heads are better than one. If we work with others, we can learn from them and together come up with a solution. In order to be interdependent, we need to invest in the relationships of those around us. By being a good listening, demonstrating humility and loyalty, keep promises and even doing random acts of kindness, we can have a very positive effect on our relationships with others. By investing in our relationships, we will then be able to count on others and mutually benefit from that relationship. At my school, I know that I am quick to ask certain people for help. For example, anytime I have a technical difficulty, I don't hesitate calling our computer teacher in to save the day. I also frequently send students up to the office secretary when random things pop up. I know that I can always count on these people. In turn, I want to be a member of the faculty that other people can count on too. I offer support whenever I can, and I try to make myself available to help out colleagues if they are ever in a pinch. I've supported a lot of teachers in their use of the iPads and some of our online programs... using my prep time to do so. Although I can't necessarily help the school secretary or the computer teacher in the way they help me, I can offer friendship, kind words, and a positive attitude. By using my talents to help other staff members, I am "paying it forward" in way... What goes around, comes around right? It is very important to remember to invest in relationships, work together, cooperate, and always compromise.
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Bill Robinson
9/26/2015 01:24:10 pm
Lexie,
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Jessica Love
9/30/2015 06:32:26 pm
Hey Lexie-
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