Keep an open book (101:365)

Source: www.writerscafe.org

Source: www.writerscafe.org

School leaders have a responsibility to those they lead. No longer can we sit behind the fancy desks, or the suit and tie and expect to lead our schools. As we reflect on our mistakes, and learn from our lessons, it is crucial to “keep an open book.” Keeping an open book is basically taking everything we do (and since we are under a microscope already) and putting out there for others to see, hear and feel. For 21st century minded leaders, using a blog or other web 2.0 tool makes keeping an open book easy. In addition to blogs and web 2.0 tools, school leaders have Social Media at their fingertips to help them keep an open book.

 

Here are some basic tips or suggestions:

  • Use a blog or other web 2.0 tool to “tell your story” for yourself or your school or…. both
  • Use Twitter, Facebook, Pintrest, Google + or any other Social Media tool to get your message out
  • Be visible and accessible – Many school leaders have less then desirable duties that require them to be monitoring areas such as arrival/dismissal, cafeteria, etc. During those duties, realize that parents, students, and teachers need to be able to access you, not just see your presence
  • Build capacity with your staff – It is very easy to rely on Social Media, or visibility to be a successful leader, but what are you doing to allow others to grow?
  • Keep your book open – Everyone talks about keeping an open door, but do you keep an open book? Are you willing to learn? Are you modeling learning for your staff? Parents? Students?

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