Be your own brand- As all good marketers know-we are all walking brands. As Teachers we live up to our image as Lifelong learners-try something new-learn how to write a blog. We wear on our chest-around our necks the brand of our school and all the values that they embody. As an Ex-Pat in a country of over 1 billion people-i stand out-people see me and wonder who i am.
Represent something-Just like Superman we all represent an idea-a set of values-a core set of principles- these we wear and carry with us on a day to day basis. As a leader i need to encourage these values in others.
Dont be daunted by the 'S' on your chest it is a Badge of honour- I like all 'superhero-teachers' need to remember that im only human (something my wife reminds me of on occasion). I do need to sleep and rest-and need to make sure that i look after that amazing and patient wife of mine who puts up with my silly 'superman' thoughts.
Remember however that that 'S' on your chest means that you need to Lead from the front consider viewpoints-plan-make some suggestions-set tasks for your team-set high expectations for your students and staff. I have been in many situations that have required tough decisions, some of them requiring an immediate response. Although when the decisions are not popular that 'S' can wear very heavy-somewhat like Frodo's ring that gets bigger and heavier the closer it gets to Mordor. When in these situations it can be lonely at the top-walking the line between management and staff-using a fair degree of emotional intelligence to get through.
Have some fun with it-my students all know that i have these silly 'superman' thoughts-my staff can see the human side of me-the side that does get tired but still has a sense of humour and still holds the banner aloft.
Represent something-Just like Superman we all represent an idea-a set of values-a core set of principles- these we wear and carry with us on a day to day basis. As a leader i need to encourage these values in others.
Dont be daunted by the 'S' on your chest it is a Badge of honour- I like all 'superhero-teachers' need to remember that im only human (something my wife reminds me of on occasion). I do need to sleep and rest-and need to make sure that i look after that amazing and patient wife of mine who puts up with my silly 'superman' thoughts.
Remember however that that 'S' on your chest means that you need to Lead from the front consider viewpoints-plan-make some suggestions-set tasks for your team-set high expectations for your students and staff. I have been in many situations that have required tough decisions, some of them requiring an immediate response. Although when the decisions are not popular that 'S' can wear very heavy-somewhat like Frodo's ring that gets bigger and heavier the closer it gets to Mordor. When in these situations it can be lonely at the top-walking the line between management and staff-using a fair degree of emotional intelligence to get through.
Have some fun with it-my students all know that i have these silly 'superman' thoughts-my staff can see the human side of me-the side that does get tired but still has a sense of humour and still holds the banner aloft.