Shift from Wait and See to Plan to Be

About this episode

The episode discusses the transition from the excitement of the school year to proactive planning and effective communication for new teachers.

Welcome back to Control Shift Lead! In this episode, hosts Jim Wichman and Adam Busch dive into the back-to-school reality, sharing their personal experiences with the exhaustion and excitement of the first few days. They reflect on the differences between starting the school year on a Monday versus a Wednesday and share some great stories, including Jim's recent travels and speaking engagements in Louisiana and West Virginia.The core of this episode focuses on addressing our first mailbag question from a new teacher who feels their ideas are not being heard in department meetings. Jim and Adam offer practical advice, emphasizing the importance of being proactive, building trust with colleagues, and the value of clear communication. They discuss the "clear as kind" philosophy from Brené Brown and the importance of understanding personality profiles like the DiSC to improve communication within teams. They also stress that a new teacher's fresh perspective is a valuable asset to any team. The episode shifts to a discussion on the "honeymoon phase" of the school year, challenging educators to move beyond initial planning. They introduce the concept of "plan to be in that moment"…

People in this episode

Hosts: Jim Wichman, Adam Busch

Topics covered

• back-to-school
• teacher communication
• professional growth
• team dynamics
• strategic planning

Keywords

• education
• new teacher
• communication
• teamwork
• planning
• Brené Brown
• DiSC
• professional development

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Louisiana, West Virginia

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