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Things Successful Leaders Avoid Saying (Part 6)

January 30, 2013 by Alan Feirer

Leaders avoid saying things that shut down discussion and communication; some of these are obviously intended to do this, so using them can damage your credibility also. Here are some examples: “…Enough said.” or the colloquial “‘nuf said.” “Last … Read More… Read More

Communication | Integrity | Modeling Behavior

Leaders say sorry, and mean it: The Quantum Apology Model

January 23, 2013 by Alan Feirer

Dear friend, fellow educator, and previous guest blogger Matt Pries likes to share the following model, with is derived from the Quantum Learning school of thought:… Read More

Communication | Integrity | Positivity

The coolest thing I’ve heard lately… (and why leaders should hear it, too)

January 16, 2013 by Alan Feirer

I’m not going to let my worst experience with someone define my relationship with them. Isn’t that great? Sometimes we have a bad experience with someone and think “whoa, now their true colors are finally coming out!” — and that … Read More… Read More

Biographical | Communication | Servant leadership

Leaders stay sensitive this time of year

December 12, 2012 by Alan Feirer

This is a “rerun” from last year; some events of the last month have convinced me to share it anew: We’re just a couple weeks from the Winter Solstice, the shortest darkest day of the year. A contrast to the … Read More… Read More

Communication | Organizational Improvement

Group Dynamic Primer Chapter Four: Communication

October 3, 2012 by Alan Feirer

If there’s one skill that leaders must master and habitually improve, it’s communication. If you read this blog, you’ll see that it’s a pretty popular area of concern. So many dysfunctions, productivity concerns, drama, misunderstandings, and performance… Read More

Communication | Leadership problems | Modeling Behavior

Effective Leaders Know When to Ignore the Tone

August 29, 2012 by Alan Feirer

“Samantha, please reinstate the afternoon tea and coffee cart for the residents, starting in November.” Samantha [delivered with sarcastic tone and an eye roll] replies, “Well, sure, why not. Last time we tried it, Beth in 4C took 10 tea … Read More… Read More

Communication | Modeling Behavior | Servant leadership

Effective Leaders Take 3 Seconds to Say…

August 22, 2012 by Alan Feirer

If the two-word definition of leadership is “Meet needs,” then you have frequent opportunities to be very explicit about that mission by taking three seconds to ask… Read More

Communication | Leadership problems | Modeling Behavior

For those who don’t get it…

August 8, 2012 by Alan Feirer

Something that occasionally presents itself in the world of leadership is that there is one person, also a leader, who doesn’t “get it.” Maybe it’s another teacher, a member of administration or your direct supervisor. They see what you are … Read More… Read More

Communication | Organizational Improvement | Servant leadership

Effective leaders value clarity

July 18, 2012 by Alan Feirer

Few things are more energizing than leaving a productive meeting with your team, set ablaze with fresh ideas that will set the wheels in motion. You’re ready to go. Your team is ready to go. You’ve established MT goals and … Read More… Read More

Communication | Leadership problems | Organizational Improvement

Leaders Make Clumsy Attempts to do the Right Thing

June 27, 2012 by Alan Feirer

Clumsy attempts at self improvement are better than smooth successes at nailing the status quo. A good, and immediate, example is feedback.… Read More

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