#CelebrateMonday
March 13, 2017
I would ask if you can believe the weather we've been having - but if you've been in Missouri for 5 minutes, I'm sure you can believe it.
I saw a quote from Jim Gaffigan that said, "We get it March. You can do a great impersonation of January!" I think I can agree with that, now I'm ready to see March's impersonation of May!
So many of our teachers and staff members have questions, concerns, incredible ideas, and amazing contributions. But given our hustle and bustle to address all of the issues that we see immediately in front of us, we may not really be listening.
And - honestly it's not all our fault. As Julian Treasure says in his TED Talk, "we are losing our listening." BUT - he doesn't just say that - he also provides 5 ways we can listen better! If you have less than 8 minutes, take that to watch and listen to his talk!
During this time of the year when plans are being made for next year, our staff really wants to feel as though they are being listened to when they speak to us. Take time, even when it's hard to do, to listen to what they are sharing with you. Sometimes we can't make things happen the way everyone wants, but we can at least honor the people doing the talking by truly listening to what is being said.
I wish you all a wonderful pre-spring break week! Make this the best Monday of the week!
Cheers!