One of the best retention strategies for a school is an administration who takes care of their staff. Not only will they not want to leave, but others will want to work there.

Reminded me of Nell Noddings ethics of care #pdsl #leadership Dr. Niamh Hickey @patriciamannixm UL_ELLA

How often have we come across this scene on our travels? Leading from behind gives him the best view of his flock. Great leadership style. Food for thought on the day we celebrate our shepherd St Patrick 🍀 #pdsl #leadership @patriciamannixm Dr. Niamh Hickey UL_ELLA

The way we look at people can determine how we react with them, love this idea of seeing people in a positive light instead pdsl Leadership Review @patriciamannixm Dr. Niamh Hickey UL_ELLA

We were only discussing this during the week, students never receive feedback on standardised testing here, surely feedback is essential for improving learning! #pdsl #leadership @patriciamannixm Dr. Niamh Hickey UL_ELLA

Leaders, when we get the little things right, everything works better. Like greeting staff and students each morning. Visiting classes, celebrating small successes, spending time in the hall, cafeteria, bus duty. The little things, daily things make a big difference in culture.

As teachers we are good at finding the strengths our students have and helping them to develop it, as leaders we must learn to find the strengths our colleagues have and do the same #pdsl #leadership @patriciamannixm Dr. Niamh Hickey UL_ELLA

Powerful Ted Talk, well worth a listen to understand the power of position, of networks and of information #pdsl #leadership @patriciamannixm Dr. Niamh Hickey UL_ELLA youtu.be/v234mvaUQ4o

Reading about power this week led me to this wonderful quote, well worth remembering #pdsl #leadership Dr. Niamh Hickey @patriciamannixm UL_ELLA

If you are worried about teacher retention, remember, if you want to keep the best teachers, treat them like they are the best. Few teachers leave an environment where they feel valued, supported, appreciated, and treated like professionals. Few want to leave a winning team!

Looking forward to gaining more insights into new principalship from Dr Berni Moreno 🌳 this Wednesday! If you are available, I would highly encourage registering and joining online💻

A powerful quote that all leaders should aspire to #pdsl #leadership @patriciamannixm Dr. Niamh Hickey UL_ELLA

The greatest education quote of all time. Gives me chills. 💛🧡❤

Not all students (or colleagues) will be ready to talk when going through something, but they will definitely remember you were there for them. 📷 Bob Guy

Principals and assistant principals are the difference makers for the difference makers when they support, encourage, appreciate, and celebrate their staff.

Leaders, when you make communication a one way street, it quickly runs into a dead end.

The different types of focus that leaders need.

Tips for New/Aspiring Principals *Don't have to know it all *Don't seek perfection, but be your best * Focus on relationships w/staff & building trust * Celebrate successes * High morale is key * Value everyone * Read a lot * Find a mentor * Care about staff as humans 1st * Serve

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