152: Silent Confidence Speaks the Loudest
If you want to make a true impact on the teaching profession you need to adjust the way you lead others with a confidence that is silent but effective. Tune in to hear 5 tips on how the best teacher leaders personalize the learning experience of others to ensure they grow as professionals during their lifetime career as educators.
Quotables:
- Let the learner do the leading
- [Leaders] don’t have much to say but in being silent they say so much
- The quietest person in the room is often the most knowledgeable
- I am here to do this important work WITH you, not tell you how to do it and leave you hanging
- I want your example to enter the room before your mouth
- Great coaches shouldn’t be seen
- You are best utilized behind the scenes personalizing the experience for every teacher, not talking about your golden days.
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I am a teacher trainer and coach. Working elbow to elbow with teachers and teacher leaders to ensure instructional proficiency and student achievement soar lights me up. We have a real need in our nation for strong educators to remain in the field. My blog, book, podcast, courses and instructional materials are geared towards empowering teachers (and those that lead them) to receive the support needed to grow and thrive today, tomorrow and always.