In the world of education, learning, kids, and teaching, you
guys are truly experts. I thought this was a funny video to end the week
with on that. Do you ever feel like being an expert doesn’t translate to
others? It is a frustrating process….it is difficult to be a leader, a
doer, and efficient when you feel that you are not “understood.” It is
also very difficult to be in a working environment where the team is only a
group of people, not truly a mission-driven cohesive group.
Teams are vital. We are a campus of self-contained
classrooms, and we wouldn’t survive without a team. We need a grade-level
team, a vertical team, a school team, a support/encouragement “team,” and so
many other groups to help us achieve our mission. Are we utilizing that
team? Are we being that team?
This weekend I would want you to evaluate what those around
you would say about your ability to be a great team mate. Would they say
you are “for” or “against” those that are around you? Sometimes it
is VERY easy to evaluate and/or be critical of those around us, but it is much
more difficult to look in the mirror.
If you could be a better team mate or help someone capture
their vision better, what is stopping you? Find some ways to make steps
to be better. Sometimes a simple “I am sorry” or “Hey, I am going to work
on….” goes a long way.
If you are a great team remember, keep it up. It is
hard to be consistent…also what more can you push/help others do? What do
you need help with?
We need to seek to be people that listen, that care, and
that support. We can’t focus only on tasks and miss the people.
I appreciate what you do. I appreciate your ability to
be the expert. Please continue that every day!
Happy Friday!
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