Emotional intelligence is one of the highest forms of understanding. You can know everything there is to know about whatever out there, but if you don’t also know yourself you’re missing the whole point.

A chairde, for a while I'll be posting on elements of leadership around mentoring& coaching,part of my work for #pdsl with @patriciamannixm Dr. Niamh Hickey & Emer Davitt I'd be grateful if you'd 👍/💬/retweet 😊 WILL Network @niptireland School of Education PDST Leadership Centre for School Leadership 🇮🇪🇪🇺

Human-centred leadership is the only sustainable leadership ❤ #sustainableLeadership #leadership #education

Effective leaders develop their active listening skills through sustained practise. Active listening is an integral aspect of leadership. The power of and insight gained through active listening practices, can not be underestimated.@patriciamannixm Dr. Niamh Hickey UL_ELLA pdsl

"Spirit is not in the I, but between the I and you"- Martin Buber. Listening with purpose (being engaged, empathising and present) allows us to build trust, foster engagement and remain connected with each other. #PDSL #leadership UL_ELLA @patriciamannixm Dr. Niamh Hickey

Trusting in your staff is the first step to empowering them... #sltchat #Ukedchat #edchat

In the 2021 Evaluation of the CSL Bridging Phase, Nearly 90% of respondents regarded coaching to be critical in supporting the PD needs of school leaders. Develop your coaching skills > empower others #pdsl #leadership Patricia Mannix Dr. Niamh Hickey UL_ELLA

Love this contrast between a traditional leader and a collaborative leader. #pdsl #leadership inspiring us all to be collaborative leaders.

Wise words from Jon Gordon indicating the importance of leading with courage, passion and grit which empowers us to become committed and positive leaders @patriciamannixm Dr. Niamh Hickey UL_ELLA #pdsl

UL_ELLA shared this recently and it resonates with me. We speak often about the leaders who nurtured our leadership capacity and those who hindered it. A strong role model's influence can be so transformative and cannot be underestimated Dr. Niamh Hickey @patriciamannixm #pdsl

"When you show deep empathy toward others, their defensive energy goes down, and positive energy replaces it." —Stephen Covey How we think, speak and act contributes to culture.. #leadership #PDSL @patriciamannixm Dr. Niamh Hickey UL_ELLA

A strong and supportive school culture is characterised by a clear sense of direction, shared vision & shared accountability. This influences how teachers and leaders carry out their duties. It’s based on respect and trust which underpin our learning communities. #pdsl

Excellent podcast with Dr Denise Mifsud and @patriciamannixm & Dr. Niamh Hickey . “Leadership is being out there, trying to bring people together, leading from the ground, and also building a lot on relations.” UL_ELLA #pdsl

Leadership requires both empathy and curiosity. We can establish a psychologically safe workplace by actively listening without passing judgment, by giving criticism in a constructive and encouraging way, and by fostering a culture of learning. #pdsl UL_ELLA

'Conflict-competence is one of the most essential and invaluable skills that a leader can have and use'- Jacinta Kitt. Practice and perseverance enables leaders to facilitate, support & promote a conflict competent climate in schools #pdsl UL_ELLA