Mike Calendine

Leadership qualities can be born or learned.  Many people are much more comfortable with some of the duties associated with these tasks but others struggle to get the buy in.

Faculty always battle with this.  They go into teaching to LEAD...but many of their tasks are managerial.  They have to taught to understand the process for the growth into leadership in the class.

A discussion about motivation is great to have with students.  The idea of wanting them to become intrinsically motivated is always a lively one! 

On the first day, you set your guidelines.  This is how the class will run....you don't scare them...you are not out to get them or change who they are.  It is all about growth.

By discussing this type of delivery at the onset of class, I find that many are willing to buy in once they understand the stakes are low and they can make a mistake.

Before students can be involved in this, it should be defined so they know the expectations and the rules of it. This allows them to feel safe.

Making a list of things you can and cannot control will help decide what stress you can deal with.  Many times we worry about things we have no control over.

You need a place to talk and that is not your classroom.  There is NOTHING wrong with adding personal things into your lecture...they humanize you...but it is just a passing statement.  It does not become a 5 minute discussion.

Try to keep that inbox at a reasonable pace.  Not everything has to be done right away but at the same time if people are waiting for you to respond, it needs to be cleared daily.

You can only be the best you can be if you are good with yourself.  That means you must take the time for self-care or make deals with yourself to stay happy.