Episode 25: Having Clear Expectations For Your Teachers Is WAY More Important Than You Think

A 2015 Gallup poll revealed that 50% of all employees are unclear about the expectations for their jobs. That’s 50% of Americans showing up to work every day and crossing their fingers, hoping that they are doing the right thing.

I want to ask you an important question. In which 50% of that poll do your teachers fall? Now, before you quickly answer that question, I want you to think about this quote from George Bernard Shaw: “The biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place.”

Most of us are fairly certain that we have very clear expectations for our teachers and that we have effectively communicated those expectations to our teachers. Are you 100% sure that’s the case?

On today’s episode of the Private School Leader Podcast, I am going to:

Discuss why clear expectations are more important than you think

Give concrete examples of how to effectively communicate those expectations

Share a template called “6 Things You Can Expect From Me & 6 Things That I Expect From You”

Effectively communicating clear expectations to your teachers can improve morale, increase productivity and create a more positive work environment at your school.

I know that you are super busy, so be sure to listen while you are doing something else. I hope that you will get value from this episode as you serve and lead your school community. Thank you for taking some time out of your day to listen to the podcast!

Thanks for making a difference,

Mark Minkus

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