10 Ways to Make School Amazing for Your Staff

by Shelley Burg​​​​ess

One of the things that’s incredibly important to Beth and me in our roles as leaders is helping to make school amazing, not just for students, but for staff as well.  We are passionate about bringing out the best in our teams and creating a culture where people not only want to work, but they want to do their BEST work. 

Below are ten ways YOU can help make school amazing for YOUR staff.

1. See the value and the contributions that each person brings to your team and point it out to them often.

2. Establish clear goals, set high expectations and give everyone time and support to achieve them.

3. Equip your team with the learning and resources they need to be successful.

4. Treat people as both experts and expert learners.

5. Expect people to work with you rather than for you.

6. Afford people autonomy and trust.

7. Grant people grace when they make a mistake.

8. Discover what each person is passionate about and what matters to them. Tap into those passions whenever you can.

9. Give people the gift of your time and undivided attention.

10. Respect people as well-rounded individuals who have important priorities beyond their work.

Join us on #LeadLAP to share some of your thoughts on the things YOU do to bring out the best in your team. 

P.S. This Saturday’s #LeadLAP chat will be hosted by principal and Lead With Culture author, Jay Billy. Join us on Twitter from 9:30 – 10:00 am CST to share reflections on the kick-off of a new school year. See image below for more details.