Saturday, October 15, 2011
Trust and Respect Chapter 6. Leadership Connections
".....As leaders first and foremost we have to respect everyone. I believe that in order to gain trust we must respect the students, the parents, our colleagues, and our superiors at our schools. In order to respect we will need to understand where the person comes from and what is going on in ther lives. It is hard work! We might need to make a home visit, to research a culture or attend a cultural event. We may need to learn more about living in poverty or even living with wealth. Once respect is established trust can be built through caring. Trust is a fragile thing and we need to watch our words and actions still working hard to keep that trust. Only when respect and trust are established can we truly work as a team to help each child succeed. I appreciated this chapter and in reading it was made aware again of how easily we can perceive or feel betrayed. We need to protect our relationships as leaders!
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Great perspective, Marci! I agree, a home visit can say so much to a student/parent. It is important that we understand where the child is coming from so we can better understand their story.
ReplyDeleteI agree, that a way to build trust to the visit with our students and staff. If we never spend time with our staff and students, how can we build the trust and relationship. You can't, that's why leaders cannot afford to be in the office all of the time!! Come out and get to know us!!!
ReplyDeleteI agree Marci, we need to respect Everyone, including other administration, staff, students, parents, and community. I have seen leaders be very respectful to adults but not to students!!!! Everone deserves to be treated with respect.
ReplyDeleteTrust and Respect are necessary to build great relationships, bottom line. That includes everyone you deal with teachers, staff, parents, and students. Teachers need to build their students trust and vice a versa.
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