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Being a Good Listener
September 29, 2014
Discourage litigation. Persuade your neighbors to compromise whenever you can. As a peacemaker the lawyer has superior opportunity of being a good man. There will still be business enough.
-Abraham Lincoln
-Abraham Lincoln
In Being a Supervisor, Gigi Schweikert lists 11 ways to be a good listener. Here are a few examples:
- I really listen. I do not form an opinion or start to respond until the person is finished talking.
- I show interest by asking questions.
- I demonstrate understanding by repeating what the person says.
- I am quick to give the employee credit and recognition for new ideas and input.
- I follow up with the employee about our conversation and what will happen next.
Being a Supervisor: Winning Ways for Early Childhood Professionals
Are you aspiring to become a supervisor in an early childhood program? Have you been in a leadership role for years? Whatever your experience level, this book provides insight, guidance, and exercises to enhance your leadership skills. "Being a Supervisor" focuses on eight concepts that will help you transition from leading children to leading adults. You will:
- Recognize and feel comfortable in your role as a supervisor
- Help adults succeed by expressing clear and reasonable expectations
- Create a culture that encourages input and allows for mistakes
- Motivate your team through delegation
- Communicate honestly and share feedback consistently
- Follow through on all tasks
- Stay connected by knowing and encouraging each employee
- Set a positive tone and be approachable to all staff
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Displaying 1 CommentCollege of the Desert
Palm Desert, CA, United States
Gigi,
I'm using your book, Being a Supervisor: Winning Ways for Early Childhood Professionals in a workshop I'm presenting. Admit you're the Supervisor is a great discussion topic. I love the assessments throughout the book. I wished I could buy this book for all the attendees. I'm giving out the information so they can purchase the book. I would love to use the book with an ECE Administration Course I teach in a community college.
Thank You,
Stella Leonard, M.Ed.
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