Well said and very on point! Too often, we unsung heroes go unnoticed. As an educator, our most precious affirmations come from our students. We know we are making a difference in their lives. We just hope administrators notice it and acknowledge us. Simple: tell us you see us and we’re doing a great job!!
I see you, Lisa. And you ARE doing a great job. But you're right, we often need/crave affirmation from our leadership (probably remnants from our need for parental affirmation).
Names is key. And it isn’t hard—even for people who say, “I’m not good with names.” There are techniques you can search for. In any case, knowing or remembering people’s names (even for short interactions (restaurants, grocery/shopping, etc.) goes a long way in making people feel like they matter.
Well said and very on point! Too often, we unsung heroes go unnoticed. As an educator, our most precious affirmations come from our students. We know we are making a difference in their lives. We just hope administrators notice it and acknowledge us. Simple: tell us you see us and we’re doing a great job!!
I see you, Lisa. And you ARE doing a great job. But you're right, we often need/crave affirmation from our leadership (probably remnants from our need for parental affirmation).
Names is key. And it isn’t hard—even for people who say, “I’m not good with names.” There are techniques you can search for. In any case, knowing or remembering people’s names (even for short interactions (restaurants, grocery/shopping, etc.) goes a long way in making people feel like they matter.