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Leaders can be positive or negative... When hiring, think of someone who will bring up staff morale WWListen, build relationships.Listen, build relationships. Acknowledge big and little sucessesHave fun with your sHave fun with your staffImportance of keeping your door open and a welcoming atmosphere to the school. Also, acknowledging everyone's hard work - custodial staff, office admin, and teachers.Importance of keeping your door open and a welcoming atmosphere to the school.  Also, acknowledging everyone's hard work - custodial staff, office admin, and teachers. This is so TRUE! YouThis is so TRUE! You gravitate towards people that are like you but as an administrator you have to have your door open to everyone and get to know everyone.Developing relationships with and supporting staff is key.Developing relationships with and supporting staff is key. Developing relationships with people (all stakeholders) is so important. Staff need to know you have their back and are approachable. Say thank you and praise others when you can.Developing relationships with people (all stakeholders) is so important.  Staff need to know you have their back and are approachable.  Say thank you and praise others when you can.Be sincere in your complimentsBe sincere in your complimentsOff-Site RetreatsOff-Site RetreatsWhat a great way to change the scenery and put everyone at easeBuild trustBuild trustListen, listen, listen.Listen, listen, listen.Take time to observe, build relationships and treat everyone as an equal. When you have trust, staff are more willing to take risks. With this, everything starts to fall into place.Take time to observe, build relationships and treat everyone as an equal. When you have trust, staff are more willing to take risks. With this, everything starts to fall into place. Building positive relationships!Building positive relationships!Creating an inviting spaceCreating an inviting spaceChip Fridays, dinners for staff meetings, open door policy are all examples of ways to let your staff know you are there when they need you.Affirm and ValidateAffirm and ValidateEveryone wants to feel like they belong and contribute. Focus on and celebrate what they are doing, not what they are missing. Those that feel valued are motivated to keep going, and learn more. Do walkabouts. Be present. It lets your staff know you are visible and that you care. Praise staff for the work they are doing and express gratitude.Do walkabouts. Be present. It lets your staff know you are visible and that you care. Praise staff for the work they are doing and express gratitude.Off-site retreats foOff-site retreats for PD daysOnly way to real change is to develop relationships one by one.Only way to real change is to develop relationships one by one.Stand back, watch and observe when in new schoolLeaders can be positLeaders can be positive and negative. That is such an interesting perspective! It is very true, the people at the back of the staff meeting who are making jokes and etc... are leading just as much as the ones presenting at the front of the room.Things I need to work on addLove the off site reLove the off site retreat and of course Chip Fridays!Slowing down to listen with both ears not just oneSlowing down to listen with both ears not just oneListening and asking the right questionsListening and asking the right questionsActively listen to your staff when they are talking to you. If you can not actively listen at the time, arrange another time. Be present.Actively listen to your staff when they are talking to you.  If you can not actively listen at the time, arrange another time.  Be present.Slowdown and LISTEN!Slowdown and LISTEN! LISTEN! LISTEN!Taking timeTaking timeto let go of some stuff to ensure you spend time with staff building relationshipsTaking the time to do little things to reach out to others to show I care about their struggles and successes.Taking the time to do little things to reach out to others to show I care about their struggles and successes.more active participation in staff retreatsmore active participation in staff retreatsSlow down, take the time to have deeper conversations if warranted.Slow down, take the time to have deeper conversations if warranted. Not getting caught uNot getting caught up with unnecessary things--finding the right things to focus on (i.e. relationship building)having neutral body languag and facial expressionshaving neutral body languag and facial expressionsPraising othersPraising othersAcknowledge everyone's hard work, don't expect it, appreciate it every chance you get.Acknowledge, validatAcknowledge, validate, and listen, listen, listen.... even someone is blaming you and everyone for everythingsetting time boundarsetting time boundaries to actually get up and get out. I hope to not be inundated with 'paperwork' (virtual or actual) that we can get lost in a vortex of time with because of deadlinesSaying thank you oftSaying thank you often and praising others when possibleQuestions I still haveaddWhen the squeaky wheel is always running how do you make sure you don't miss the quiet ones.When the squeaky wheel is always  running how do you make sure you don't miss the quiet ones.One or two people caOne or two people can control the atmosphere in the school. If this is done in a negative way and it affects the school's climate, how do you deal with this? I second the negativity question. How do you prevent a few negative people from becoming the "leaders" among the staff?I second the negativity question.  How do you prevent a few negative people from becoming the "leaders" among the staff?Difficult peopleDifficult peopleHow do you approach situations where a staff member is known to have a bad reputation (negativity, poor staff interactions, gossip etc...) What can you do as the P to address that while maintaining the person's dignity?NegativityNegativityHow do you 'deal' with the negativity or person(s) leading the negativity How can you please everyone's interests?How can you please everyone's interests?The drinkers, exercise fanatics, read a book in a quiet place, etc.How do you reach the people who don't want to be reached/are quite happy being negative?How do you reach the people who don't want to be reached/are quite happy being negative?How do you address/How do you address/ "fix" those negative leaders who are "infecting" the staff?How do you find waysHow do you find ways to connect with people who are unlike you?

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Leaders can be positive or negative... When hiring, think of someone who will bring up staff morale WWListen, build relationships.Listen, build relationships. Acknowledge big and little sucessesHave fun with your sHave fun with your staffImportance of keeping your door open and a welcoming atmosphere to the school. Also, acknowledging everyone's hard work - custodial staff, office admin, and teachers.Importance of keeping your door open and a welcoming atmosphere to the school.  Also, acknowledging everyone's hard work - custodial staff, office admin, and teachers. This is so TRUE! YouThis is so TRUE! You gravitate towards people that are like you but as an administrator you have to have your door open to everyone and get to know everyone.Developing relationships with and supporting staff is key.Developing relationships with and supporting staff is key. Developing relationships with people (all stakeholders) is so important. Staff need to know you have their back and are approachable. Say thank you and praise others when you can.Developing relationships with people (all stakeholders) is so important.  Staff need to know you have their back and are approachable.  Say thank you and praise others when you can.Be sincere in your complimentsBe sincere in your complimentsOff-Site RetreatsOff-Site RetreatsWhat a great way to change the scenery and put everyone at easeBuild trustBuild trustListen, listen, listen.Listen, listen, listen.Take time to observe, build relationships and treat everyone as an equal. When you have trust, staff are more willing to take risks. With this, everything starts to fall into place.Take time to observe, build relationships and treat everyone as an equal. When you have trust, staff are more willing to take risks. With this, everything starts to fall into place. Building positive relationships!Building positive relationships!Creating an inviting spaceCreating an inviting spaceChip Fridays, dinners for staff meetings, open door policy are all examples of ways to let your staff know you are there when they need you.Affirm and ValidateAffirm and ValidateEveryone wants to feel like they belong and contribute. Focus on and celebrate what they are doing, not what they are missing. Those that feel valued are motivated to keep going, and learn more. Do walkabouts. Be present. It lets your staff know you are visible and that you care. Praise staff for the work they are doing and express gratitude.Do walkabouts. Be present. It lets your staff know you are visible and that you care. Praise staff for the work they are doing and express gratitude.Off-site retreats foOff-site retreats for PD daysOnly way to real change is to develop relationships one by one.Only way to real change is to develop relationships one by one.Stand back, watch and observe when in new schoolLeaders can be positLeaders can be positive and negative. That is such an interesting perspective! It is very true, the people at the back of the staff meeting who are making jokes and etc... are leading just as much as the ones presenting at the front of the room.Things I need to work on addLove the off site reLove the off site retreat and of course Chip Fridays!Slowing down to listen with both ears not just oneSlowing down to listen with both ears not just oneListening and asking the right questionsListening and asking the right questionsActively listen to your staff when they are talking to you. If you can not actively listen at the time, arrange another time. Be present.Actively listen to your staff when they are talking to you.  If you can not actively listen at the time, arrange another time.  Be present.Slowdown and LISTEN!Slowdown and LISTEN! LISTEN! LISTEN!Taking timeTaking timeto let go of some stuff to ensure you spend time with staff building relationshipsTaking the time to do little things to reach out to others to show I care about their struggles and successes.Taking the time to do little things to reach out to others to show I care about their struggles and successes.more active participation in staff retreatsmore active participation in staff retreatsSlow down, take the time to have deeper conversations if warranted.Slow down, take the time to have deeper conversations if warranted. Not getting caught uNot getting caught up with unnecessary things--finding the right things to focus on (i.e. relationship building)having neutral body languag and facial expressionshaving neutral body languag and facial expressionsPraising othersPraising othersAcknowledge everyone's hard work, don't expect it, appreciate it every chance you get.Acknowledge, validatAcknowledge, validate, and listen, listen, listen.... even someone is blaming you and everyone for everythingsetting time boundarsetting time boundaries to actually get up and get out. I hope to not be inundated with 'paperwork' (virtual or actual) that we can get lost in a vortex of time with because of deadlinesSaying thank you oftSaying thank you often and praising others when possibleQuestions I still haveaddWhen the squeaky wheel is always running how do you make sure you don't miss the quiet ones.When the squeaky wheel is always  running how do you make sure you don't miss the quiet ones.One or two people caOne or two people can control the atmosphere in the school. If this is done in a negative way and it affects the school's climate, how do you deal with this? I second the negativity question. How do you prevent a few negative people from becoming the "leaders" among the staff?I second the negativity question.  How do you prevent a few negative people from becoming the "leaders" among the staff?Difficult peopleDifficult peopleHow do you approach situations where a staff member is known to have a bad reputation (negativity, poor staff interactions, gossip etc...) What can you do as the P to address that while maintaining the person's dignity?NegativityNegativityHow do you 'deal' with the negativity or person(s) leading the negativity How can you please everyone's interests?How can you please everyone's interests?The drinkers, exercise fanatics, read a book in a quiet place, etc.How do you reach the people who don't want to be reached/are quite happy being negative?How do you reach the people who don't want to be reached/are quite happy being negative?How do you address/How do you address/ "fix" those negative leaders who are "infecting" the staff?How do you find waysHow do you find ways to connect with people who are unlike you?

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Love the off site retreat and of course Chip Fridays!

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When hiring, think of
someone who will bring up staff morale

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When the squeaky wheel is always  running how do you make sure you don't miss the quiet ones.

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When the squeaky wheel is always  running how do you make sure you don't miss the quiet ones.

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Slowing down to listen with both ears not just one

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Slowing down to listen with both ears not just one

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Listening and asking the right questions

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Listening and asking the right questions

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One or two people can control the atmosphere in the school. If this is done in a negative way and it affects the school's climate, how do you deal with this?

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Acknowledge big and little sucesses

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I second the negativity question.  How do you prevent a few negative people from becoming the "leaders" among the staff?

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I second the negativity question.  How do you prevent a few negative people from becoming the "leaders" among the staff?

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Actively listen to your staff when they are talking to you.  If you can not actively listen at the time, arrange another time.  Be present.

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Actively listen to your staff when they are talking to you.  If you can not actively listen at the time, arrange another time.  Be present.

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Slowdown and LISTEN! LISTEN! LISTEN!

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Have fun with your staff

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Importance of keeping your door open and a welcoming atmosphere to the school.  Also, acknowledging everyone's hard work - custodial staff, office admin, and teachers. 

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Importance of keeping your door open and a welcoming atmosphere to the school.  Also, acknowledging everyone's hard work - custodial staff, office admin, and teachers. 

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How do you approach situations where a staff member is known to have a bad reputation (negativity, poor staff interactions, gossip etc...) What can you do as the P to address that while maintaining the person's dignity?

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to let go of some stuff to ensure you spend time with staff building relationships

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This is so TRUE! You gravitate towards people that are like you but as an administrator you have to have your door open to everyone and get to know everyone.

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Taking the time to do little things to reach out to others to show I care about their struggles and successes.

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Taking the time to do little things to reach out to others to show I care about their struggles and successes.

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Developing relationships with and supporting staff is key. 

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Developing relationships with and supporting staff is key. 

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more active participation in staff retreats

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more active participation in staff retreats

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How do you 'deal' with the negativity or person(s) leading the negativity

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How can you please everyone's interests?

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How can you please everyone's interests?

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The drinkers, exercise fanatics, read a book in a quiet place, etc.

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Slow down, take the time to have deeper conversations if warranted. 

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Slow down, take the time to have deeper conversations if warranted. 

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Developing relationships with people (all stakeholders) is so important.  Staff need to know you have their back and are approachable.  Say thank you and praise others when you can.

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Developing relationships with people (all stakeholders) is so important.  Staff need to know you have their back and are approachable.  Say thank you and praise others when you can.

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Not getting caught up with unnecessary things--finding the right things to focus on (i.e. relationship building)

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How do you reach the people who don't want to be reached/are quite happy being negative?

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How do you reach the people who don't want to be reached/are quite happy being negative?

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having neutral body languag and facial expressions

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having neutral body languag and facial expressions

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What a great way to change the scenery and put everyone at ease

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Acknowledge everyone's hard work, don't expect it, appreciate it every chance you get.

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Acknowledge, validate, and listen, listen, listen.... even someone is blaming you and everyone for everything

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setting time boundaries to actually get up and get out. I hope to not be inundated with 'paperwork' (virtual or actual) that we can get lost in a vortex of time with because of deadlines

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How do you address/ "fix" those negative leaders who are "infecting" the staff?

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Take time to observe, build relationships and treat everyone as an equal. When you have trust, staff are more willing to take risks. With this, everything starts to fall into place. 

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Take time to observe, build relationships and treat everyone as an equal. When you have trust, staff are more willing to take risks. With this, everything starts to fall into place. 

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Chip Fridays, dinners for staff meetings, open door policy are all examples of ways to let your staff know you are there when they need you.

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Everyone wants to feel like they belong and contribute. Focus on and celebrate what they are doing, not what they are missing. Those that feel valued are motivated to keep going, and learn more.

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Saying thank you often and praising others when possible

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Do walkabouts. Be present. It lets your staff know you are visible and that you care. Praise staff for the work they are doing and express gratitude.

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Do walkabouts. Be present. It lets your staff know you are visible and that you care. Praise staff for the work they are doing and express gratitude.

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How do you find ways to connect with people who are unlike you?

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Off-site retreats for PD days

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Only way to real change is to develop relationships one by one.

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Only way to real change is to develop relationships one by one.

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Stand back, watch and observe when in new school

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Leaders can be positive and negative. That is such an interesting perspective! It is very true, the people at the back of the staff meeting who are making jokes and etc... are leading just as much as the ones presenting at the front of the room.