Hi Gen! Your post made me think about the little ways that school leaders can show sincerity.
-following up on previous conversations
-digging deeper and asking questions
-learning along side teachers
I'm sure there are many more. Those are the few that quickly came to mind. Those small interactions can do a lot towards increasing my trust in my leaders and my own self-confidence.
The importance of sincerity also made me reflect on my previous interactions with leaders. When you know someone is sincere, you are more likely to engage and also more willing to take risks. Thanks for the reminder to go back and look at the reflective questions and activities. This element in Matt's book really does create an interactive reading experience that not only provides an opportunity to consolidate what you learned, but also asks us as readers to think about the 'so what - what are you going to do with it?". Thanks!
Spot on! I love that you added this critical point- SINCERITY. Many are capable of using the language, catch phrases, etc... but if there is no sincerity behind the actions, everyone in the building knows it. I agree with what Jen added, you can't fake sincerity. Super important reflective piece and a reminder to self check our own actions.
So true about sincerity and it is such a subtle layer that people just can't fake that-you either are or you aren't. I was so confident when I read the 4 conditions thinking check, check, check, check as I read each one and could think of specific examples of times I emulated them. Now you really have me thinking about the sincerity of those actions. What were my actual intentions? To make my job easier because a colleague liked me? To "play the game" and keep things positive between us? Or were my intentions to support colleagues in the best possible way to give them the mind space and opportunity to do what is best for kids? Our work is going well so I hoping that is because of my sincerity and empathy but you have me thinking and reflecting. Thank you!
Hi Gen! Your post made me think about the little ways that school leaders can show sincerity.
-following up on previous conversations
-digging deeper and asking questions
-learning along side teachers
I'm sure there are many more. Those are the few that quickly came to mind. Those small interactions can do a lot towards increasing my trust in my leaders and my own self-confidence.
Hi Genevieve,
The importance of sincerity also made me reflect on my previous interactions with leaders. When you know someone is sincere, you are more likely to engage and also more willing to take risks. Thanks for the reminder to go back and look at the reflective questions and activities. This element in Matt's book really does create an interactive reading experience that not only provides an opportunity to consolidate what you learned, but also asks us as readers to think about the 'so what - what are you going to do with it?". Thanks!
Genevieve,
Spot on! I love that you added this critical point- SINCERITY. Many are capable of using the language, catch phrases, etc... but if there is no sincerity behind the actions, everyone in the building knows it. I agree with what Jen added, you can't fake sincerity. Super important reflective piece and a reminder to self check our own actions.
Gen,
So true about sincerity and it is such a subtle layer that people just can't fake that-you either are or you aren't. I was so confident when I read the 4 conditions thinking check, check, check, check as I read each one and could think of specific examples of times I emulated them. Now you really have me thinking about the sincerity of those actions. What were my actual intentions? To make my job easier because a colleague liked me? To "play the game" and keep things positive between us? Or were my intentions to support colleagues in the best possible way to give them the mind space and opportunity to do what is best for kids? Our work is going well so I hoping that is because of my sincerity and empathy but you have me thinking and reflecting. Thank you!