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00:00:00 --> 00:00:05 Welcome to your Morning Boost, your daily leadership advice to help you lead your school community.
00:00:05 --> 00:00:09 Brought to you by AWB Education and sponsored by Grundmeyer Leader Services,
00:00:10 --> 00:00:14 where together we are transforming education, one leader at a time.
00:00:14 --> 00:00:16 Now here's your host, Adam Bush.
00:00:17 --> 00:00:21 Welcome to your Morning Boost from AWB Education. It's a pleasure to have you
00:00:21 --> 00:00:26 with us on this Thursday morning, and I wish you a day filled with purpose and productivity.
00:00:26 --> 00:00:29 Today, we're tackling a topic that requires courage and humility,
00:00:29 --> 00:00:33 and that is asking for feedback on your own leadership performance.
00:00:33 --> 00:00:38 It's easy to offer feedback to others, but truly seeking it out for ourselves
00:00:38 --> 00:00:41 is a game changer for growth and effectiveness.
00:00:41 --> 00:00:44 How can you genuinely invite constructive input on your own leadership?
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00:01:07 --> 00:01:11 Soliciting feedback on your leadership isn't just about identifying areas for improvement.
00:01:11 --> 00:01:16 It's about demonstrating vulnerability, building trust, and modeling a commitment
00:01:16 --> 00:01:17 to continuous learning.
00:01:17 --> 00:01:22 One effective approach is to create a safe and low-stakes environment for feedback.
00:01:22 --> 00:01:26 This might involve anonymous surveys or one-on-one conversations with trusted
00:01:26 --> 00:01:30 colleagues or even a structured 360-degree feedback process,
00:01:30 --> 00:01:34 which would involve direct reports, peers, and supervisors.
00:01:35 --> 00:01:39 When you ask, be specific about what kind of feedback you're seeking.
00:01:39 --> 00:01:44 Instead of a general statement like, how am I doing, try, what's one thing I
00:01:44 --> 00:01:47 could do differently to better support your team's collaboration?
00:01:47 --> 00:01:52 Or, are there ways I can improve my communication during staff meetings?
00:01:52 --> 00:01:57 The clearer our questions, the more actionable the feedback we will receive.
00:01:58 --> 00:02:02 Just think of a seasoned principal who, after realizing her staff seemed hesitant
00:02:02 --> 00:02:07 to approach her with concerns, began regularly ending staff meetings by asking,
00:02:07 --> 00:02:10 what's one thing I could have done better in this meeting?
00:02:10 --> 00:02:15 This simple, consistent question slowly but surely opened the door for more
00:02:15 --> 00:02:17 candid and valuable input.
00:02:18 --> 00:02:21 Furthermore, be prepared to truly listen without defensiveness.
00:02:21 --> 00:02:25 Our reaction to feedback will determine whether people feel comfortable giving
00:02:25 --> 00:02:27 it to us again in the future.
00:02:28 --> 00:02:32 As Stephen Covey famously said in The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People,
00:02:32 --> 00:02:37 seek first to understand, then to be understood, and we truly need to be able to follow that advice.
00:02:37 --> 00:02:43 Finally, act on the feedback we receive. We don't have to implement every suggestion,
00:02:43 --> 00:02:47 but knowing that we've considered it and made efforts to adjust will reinforce
00:02:47 --> 00:02:51 the value of their input and encourage further honesty.
00:02:55 --> 00:02:57 In summary actively seeking feedback on our
00:02:57 --> 00:03:01 leadership performance is a powerful tool for self-improvement and
00:03:01 --> 00:03:04 it will strengthen our relationships with our team by creating
00:03:04 --> 00:03:08 a safe environment asking specific questions truly listening
00:03:08 --> 00:03:12 and acting on the input we will demonstrate a commitment to growth that will
00:03:12 --> 00:03:16 undoubtedly elevate our leadership thank you for listening have a wonderful
00:03:16 --> 00:03:20 thursday we will talk with you again tomorrow you have been listening to your
00:03:20 --> 00:03:25 Morning Boost by AWB Education in partnership with Grundmeyer Leader Services.
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00:03:31 --> 00:03:35 Remember, you are doing this vital job that only a few can do.
00:03:35 --> 00:03:39 So until next time, thank you for your service to your community.