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Explore the categories below to find resources about Effective Communication for Each Level of Leadership:
Leading Self
BEHAVIORS
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Is highly-responsive and accessible to stakeholders
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Actively listens to others, identifies underlying perspectives, and respects all viewpoints; fosters and encourages this skill in students
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Consistently seeks to constructively engage and find a resolution when there is a disagreement, confrontation, or complaint
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Clearly and effectively presents and understands information orally and in writing
RESOURCES
Leading Others
BEHAVIORS
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Is highly-responsive and accessible to stakeholders
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Models open dialogue across varying points of view
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Actively listens to others, identifies underlying perspectives, and respects all viewpoints; fosters and encourages this skill in students and team members
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Consistently supports team members and seeks to constructively resolve confrontations, disagreements, or complaints
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Clearly and effectively presents and understands information orally and in writing
RESOURCES
Leading Leaders
BEHAVIORS
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Is highly-responsive and accessible; contributes to a culture of accessibility and responsiveness to all stakeholders
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Models candid conversations
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Actively listens to others, identifies underlying perspectives, and respects all viewpoints; fosters and encourages this skill in students and stakeholders
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Consistently seeks to constructively resolve confrontations, disagreements, or complaints within the school
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Clearly and effectively presents and understands information orally and in writing
RESOURCES
Top Recommendations
Articles
Podcasts/Ted Talks
Books
Fierce Conversations by Susan Scott
Dealing With Difficult Teachers by Todd Whitaker
What Great Principals Do Differently, by Todd Whitaker
Qualities of Effective Principals (chapter 6)
Better Conversations by Jim Knight
Differentiated School Leadership by Ross and Russel
The Art of Coaching
Chapter 8, 9 and 11
The Art of Coaching Teams
Chapter 7 and 12
The Literacy Coach’s Survival Guide
Chapter 5 and 8
Facilitating Teacher Teams and Authentic PLCs
Chapter 4
Start with Why
Chapter 10Thanks for the Feedback
Everyone Communicates Few Connect
Conversational Intelligence: How Great Leaders Build Trust and Get Extraordinary Results
Leading Campus
Behaviors
- Is highly-responsive; creates and maintains a school-wide culture of accessibility to all stakeholders
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Models open dialogue across varying points of view
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Anticipates and resolves confrontations, disagreements, or complaints in a constructive manner
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Models communication style attuned to stakeholder dynamics and utilizes a variety of channels to meet needs of organization leaders, key stakeholders, and constituent groups
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Clearly and effectively presents and understands information orally and in writing
Resources
Top Recommendations
Articles
Podcasts/Ted Talks
Books
The Art of Coaching
Chapter 8, 9 and 11
The Art of Coaching Teams Chapter 7 and 12
The Literacy Coach’s Survival Guide
Chapter 5 and 8
Facilitating Teacher Teams and Authentic PLCs
Chapter 4
Better ConversationsFierce Conversations by Susan Scott
Dealing With Difficult Teachers by Todd Whitaker
What Great Principals Do Differently, by Todd Whitaker
Qualities of Effective Principals (chapter 6)
Effective Leadership is all about Communicating Effectively: Connecting Leadership and Communication
Why Transparency Matters in Your School Communication Strategies