Welcome to School Leader Soundbites, a podcast dedicated to empowering K-12 leaders with the latest insights and strategies in marketing and communications! Today, we are discussing Mirror, Mirror on the Wall - Why Every School Leader Needs a Coach After All!

Why coaching?
-We need a safe space to reflect and accountability partners
-We need to be preventing burnout and modeling for our staff

What coaches are NOT:
-Therapists, not clinically trained to deal with mental health or physiological issues but can be a good compliment to this therapy
-Do not share attorney-client privilege, so be mindful of what that looks like

What coaches ARE:
-Coaches give us a mirror which will help you see what your leadership looks like to others
-Gives an opportunity in a reflective space to have conversations about mindsets
-Provide safe, honest feedback for continuous mindset growth

Strategic Thinking :
-Coaches help you sharpen decision-making skills
-They are willing to have conversations about navigating complex issues, playing devil’s advocate to help you think through your response
-A strong coach is your accountability partner

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