Be humble – there is a good chance you are wrong.

Colleagues,

One of the counterproductive ideas we hold about leadership is that leaders are supposed to have answers and solve problems.

It’s counterproductive because leaders are human, they rarely have all the important information needed, and they are frequently wrong.

I say “they” but of course I really mean “we.”

Approach conflict with humility – there is a decent chance the other person is right, or at least that they know something you don’t about the situation.

Be curious. 

My podcast interview with Erika Bare and Tiffany Burns is sector-agnostic. If you have difficult conversations, you will find this helpful, regardless of your profession.

I’m happy to acknowledge Kaleidoscope Adventures as a sponsor of yesterday’s episode of The Assistant Principal Podcast! I appreciate their support and encourage you to connect with them if you are thinking about planning a school trip!

Cheers!

​Frederick