14. Difficult Conversations: Blame - Part 1

Like it or not, schools are home to a number of difficult conversations. Discussing topics such as... pay and benefits Inappropriate behavior Underperformance These can be uncomfortable. But having successful one-on-one conversations is what separates great school leaders from ineffective ones. Difficult conversations may not be fun, but school leaders who navigate them successfully can build stronger relationships with their staff and provide needed guidance and correction on workplace performance or behavior - which fosters staff engagement.   Today’s episode is the first of a four-part series on the four shields of difficult conversations. As a leader, it is your responsibility to take note of when your team is using these shields and take the necessary steps towards having those difficult conversations. It is only by doing this that your team will feel heard, supported and held accountable.    In this episode, I talk about... The concept of self-protection and how it shows up in our day-to-day life. The 3 strategies for removing blame from your school’s culture. The questions to ask yourself when your staff start blaming each other Identifying the 4 shields that school leaders and teachers bring up in conversations when difficult conversations come up   When there is blame, there is no learning. I checked one time, you create a friendly school environment for your staff to thrive and finger-pointing won’t become the name of the game.    Click Here to Listen on Apple Podcasts Click Here to Listen on Non-Apple Devices   Resources and links mentioned in this episode: --> Access the Four Shields of a Difficult Conversation HERE --> Sign up for the Ideal Week for High Achieving Owners Workshop HERE In this 90 Minute premium online masterclass, EC Leadership Coach, Chanie Wilschanski with the Schools of Excellence, will teach you the strategies on How to Set the Right Priorities to Build your School of Excellence This workshop features... 90 Minutes Workshop with Training and Done-With-You Implementation walk-thru Live Q&A with Chanie Access to Live Workshop & Lifetime Access to Recording Gain the input and advice from other High Achieving Owners on what's working and is driving their current success Practical plans and strategies to start putting into action in your school right away. The guidance from an industry expert, with over 15 years of experience in the field And much more... Join The Ideal Week for High Achieving Owners at chanie.me/idealweek --> Scripts Workbook