Leaders Lists – Reflecting on the new year
This week I found several posts by educators (who are leaders) about things they want to do or remember this year. They are abbreviated below. Abbreviated because it feels important for you to go and read the blogs to see the passion these education leaders bring to their work.
Tony Sinanis’ recent blog about what he wants his teachers to know and want he wants to ensure this year. I’ve abbreviated his list below and you’ll want to read his blog for the details.
- Supported and empowered
- Risk taking
- Idea sharing
- Multiple ways
- Heard
- “Set the stage”
- Learn
- Teachers lead daily
Starr Sackstein (NBCT) recently shared 5 Tips for Successful Teacher Leadership. When abbreviated they look like this:
- Observe
- Speak up
- Example
- Judgment/criticism
- Available
Check out her blog for the details
Steve Guditus shares 8 “reminders” about leadership he gained from reflections inspired by his PLN (personal learning network). The abbreviated version is:
- Present
- Visible
- Listen
- Vulnerable
- Model
- Time
- Relationships
- Differentiate
You might want to read his blog for the details.
Come back and talk about what among these 21 things are a priority for you this year.