This week’s content in the #PDSL Mentoring & Coaching module stresses the importance of empathetic listening, grounded in an ethic of care, instead of listening dismissively, in an ethic of carelessness: a critical area to reflect on for practicing & aspiring leaders, #leadership

x.com/thewinningdiff… As it's Superbowl week....True coaching involves investing time in getting to know and understand those who work with you. #coaching #pdsl @patriciamannixm Dr. Niamh Hickey UL_ELLA

Using leadership skills to see what is not being said @patriciamannixm UL_ELLA Dr. Niamh Hickey #pdsl #leadaher #aspirations

Active listening in that moment can be the crucial factor which determines the outcome and makes a real difference to all learners. @patriciamannixm UL_ELLA Dr. Niamh Hickey #pdsl #leader #activelistening

Successful leadership requires the leader to be able to interact in an "A"ffective manner with those who we work with and an understanding of "where they are at". what they say. #PDSL #leadership Dr. Niamh Hickey @patriciamannixm UL_ELLA

THE BEST LEADERSHIP QUALITIES: L = loyalty E = engagement A = authenticity D = dedication E = empathy R = respect S = servanthood H = humility I = integrity P = perseverance #PDSL #leadership @patriciamannixm UL_ELLA Dr. Niamh Hickey

Qualities a leader can aspire to demonstrate & foster in an environment L = listening E = enthusiasm A = agile D = decisiveness E = encouraging R = relatability S = safety H = honesty I = inspiration P = personable #PDSL #leadership @patriciamannixm UL_ELLA Dr. Niamh Hickey

Making a difference to the children in our care may not always be solely about the academic aspect of their development.

youtu.be/omPdemwaNzQ Never underestimate the difference one good person can make in a life. #coaching #pdsl @misskmaye @patriciamannixm Dr. Niamh Hickey UL_ELLA

Be Present 💫 It really is that simple ✨ Be Present with People 🥰 Be Present with Yourself 😌 Be Present with Your Work ☺️ Enjoy The Flow, Enjoy The Moment, Enjoy THIS Moment!❣️#Leadership #PDSL

Ar scáth a chéile a mhaireann na daoine. A positive attitude or even saying "hello" can have a major impact on other people. Dr. Niamh Hickey @misskmaye @patriciamannixm UL_ELLA #pdsl

Leadership Unwrapped Giles Warrington Spotify Apple Podcasts Amazon Music Dr. Niamh Hickey @patriciamannixm UL Research Faculty of Education and Health Sciences School of Education PESS @ UL UL_ELLA 'Don't speak unless your words out perform the silence' ...Prof Giles Warrington on the excellent. Leadership Unwrapped podcast. #pdsl @patriciamannixm Leadership Unwrapped Bláthnaid Breslin @blathnaidb.bsky.social Dr. Niamh Hickey

x.com/AndrewBrownhil… Sports environments and sports personalities can often demonstrate great leadership skills #coaching #pdsl @misskmaye @patriciamannixm Dr. Niamh Hickey UL_ELLA

Some fantastic tips and advice from Professor Giles Warrington on Leadership Unwrapped podcast. #pdsl @patriciamannixm Leadership Unwrapped Bláthnaid Breslin @blathnaidb.bsky.social Dr. Niamh Hickey @misskmaye @patriciamannixm UL_ELLA

Model the behaviour and kindness you would like to see #pdsl #leadership @patriciamannixm @misskmaye Dr. Niamh Hickey UL_ELLA x.com/bliss_street/s…

Conflict is inevitable in schools and minor disagreements can easily escalate if people lose their composure. Always worth taking a step back and a moment to THINK before you speak. #pdsl @patriciamannixm Dr. Niamh Hickey @misskmaye UL_ELLA

Love this quote from Nick Hart. Like putting an aeroplane oxygen mask on ourselves first to ensure we can better assist our children #pdsl Dr. Niamh Hickey @misskmaye @patriciamannixm UL_ELLA Aisling Sugrue