Not everything deserves a reaction or a response. Things like the email that stings, the comment in a meeting, the post online that you know is wrong. You can't fight every battle and still have energy left for the work and people that matter most. Learning which issues deserve your voice, and which ones don't, shows wisdom and discernment.

In this episode of Educators Among Us, host Scott Barron, Chef Reinvention Officer with School Growth, talks about the art of choosing your battles in school life. He explores how wise educators handle disagreements without becoming argumentative people.

Scott shares situations educators face regularly, like sharp emails, tense conversations, sudden flare-ups, and moments where emotions run high. He highlights the difference between engaging important issues and getting dragged into distractions that only drain your influence.

Takeaways

-Choosing your battles keeps you effective -Discernment helps you know what deserves your energy -Not everything needs a response -Quick reactions can make things worse -Restraint protects relationships -Some issues matter, some don't -Steadiness builds trust-Picking your battles grows your influence -A simple daily self-check strengthens the habit

Chapters

00:41 Introduction

01:30 What We Don't Know

02:08 Conflict Factories (put first title here)

04:40 Capital K Kingdom

08:22 Social Media

11:17 Choosing Your Battles

14:22 A Coaching Question

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