Leadership Connectors – Chapter one: Communication
Reading this chapter on communication allowed me to reflect on my own communication skills. I have learned the importance of “Framing It”. Leaders can use framing as a powerful tool. According to the text, a leader can frame a situation as a catastrophe or as a noble challenge, as a problem or as an opportunity. As leaders/teachers/coaches we are faced with problematic situations daily. It is our responsibility to turn that situation into an achievable challenge.
Listening is another powerful communication tool that continues to resurface in our program. Sometimes teachers simply want to feel, heard. I have learned that listening can sometimes fix a problem without having to address it.
By applying the listening principle I will be able to truly hear what my colleagues are saying, think about it, and then do something about it.
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