The first step of any great leader is to CARE for their team. They LISTEN to them, pay ATTENTION, & create personal, committed relationships with them to help them thrive and progress. #PDSL #Leadership Dr. Niamh Hickey @patriciamannixm UL_ELLA

Something I've learned the importance of in recent weeks; is to just listen and care for what the other says. Be attentive. #NelNoddings #PDSL #leadership @patriciamannixm Dr. Niamh Hickey UL_ELLA

This is the enormous difference that having a growth mindset can make to our thinking! #sltchat #ukedchat #edchat

The key skill of any leader is to listen. This will help you build trust, respect, and foster loyalty. This lets others know they are important to you and you value what they say. #PDSL #leadership Dr. Niamh Hickey @patriciamannixm UL_ELLA

The boss instills fear, the leader instills confidence. The boss uses people, the leader develops them. The boss commands, the leader asks questions and inspires. Be the leader & lead by example. #PDSL #leadership Dr. Niamh Hickey @patriciamannixm UL_ELLA

Meet Kali 🐶. Our school therapy dog. She has increased mental well-being and reduced anxiety among staff and pupils. “You don’t have to hold a position to be a leader.” #therapydog UL_ELLA Dr. Niamh Hickey @patriciamannixm

Leadership has its challenges, we may never get everything right, but the key is to learn from mistakes and have courage to go forward and inspire courage in others also. #PDSL #Leadership Dr. Niamh Hickey @patriciamannixm UL_ELLA

A key piece of advice i got recently. Collaboration and communication is key to solid outcomes - You will not succeed as a leader if you don't believe in your team and your team doesn't believe in you. #PDSL #leadership @patriciamannixm Dr. Niamh Hickey UL_ELLA

Toxic environments can diminish productivi, morale and well-being in a workplace. A leader needs to inspire, communicate, actively listen, and be attentive to create a more collaborative and cohesive environment. #PDSL #leadership @patriciamannixm Dr. Niamh Hickey UL_ELLA

From undertaking my assignment, I have learned vital leadership traits to be an effective formal/informal leader. The most important is emotional intelligence and building rapport. Think beyond yourself. #PDSL #leadership @patriciamannixm Dr. Niamh Hickey UL_ELLA

Amazed to learn how conflict can lead to opportunity and growth. By being open, actively listen and being proactive, we can create a culture of progression. Think beyond yourself. #PDSL #Leadership Dr. Niamh Hickey @patriciamannixm UL_ELLA

The #PDSL course has taught me the importance of PROMOTING POSITIVE CULTURES. We must aim to improve student learning ability by creating a positive environment that builds relationships among students & teachers. Be the POSITIVE LEADER. @patriciamannixm Dr. Niamh Hickey UL_ELLA

FANTASTIC LEADER! Never takes the credit; but spreads it amongst the whole team. A truly collaborative effort & one with which Distributed/Transactional leadership is shown at its finest. Well done Andy & Ireland. 🥳 🇮🇪 #PDSL #Leadership @patriciamannixm Dr. Niamh Hickey UL_ELLA

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

Sometime the greatest way to say something, is to say nothing at all. Not every problem has an answer. Sometimes as a leader, it's best to be the ear that listens and just be there. #PDSL #Leadership @patriciamannixm Dr. Niamh Hickey UL_ELLA

Over the past number of weeks, I have learned the best leader is not the loudest voice & knows everyhing... but the one who can see the bigger picture & those around them. Be open minded, courageous & LEAD BY EXAMPLE. #PDSL #leadership @patriciamannixm Dr. Niamh Hickey UL_ELLA

Courageous leaders lead by example and make the hard choices. This helps create a culture of trust & respect. This makes those around them more willing to follow, and develops the school community. #PDSL #leadership Dr. Niamh Hickey @patriciamannixm UL_ELLA