E 34: 7 Big Mistakes Great Teachers Make When Moving Into Leadership
- Author
- Orla Dempsey
- Published
- Tue 01 Apr 2025
- Episode Link
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In episode 34 of the Growth in Educational Leadership podcast, I share insights from a recent trip to Budapest and discuss the seven common mistakes that teachers make when transitioning into leadership roles. Key points include the importance of emotional intelligence, amplifying strengths, creating a personal leadership vision, and stepping up to lead without waiting for permission.
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TIMESTAMPS
- 00:00 Welcome Back and Flat Stanley Adventures
- 01:22 Teacher's Promotion Club and Mock Interviews
- 03:15 Seven Big Mistakes Teachers Make in Leadership
- 04:24 Mistake 1: Great Teaching vs. Great Leadership
- 08:44 Mistake 2: Amplifying Strengths Over Focusing on Lacks
- 11:14 Mistake 3: Waiting for Permission to Lead
- 12:14 Mistake 4: Underestimating Emotional Intelligence
- 17:12 Mistake 5: Creating a Personal Leadership Vision
- 19:01 Mistake 6: Avoiding Visibility Out of Fear
- 20:47 Mistake 7: Letting Self-Doubt Drive Decisions
- 22:33 Conclusion and Upcoming Guest Speaker Maureen Mc Cowen
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