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As we all know many of us have various toxic elements within our school culture. Does anyone have any suggestions or strategies for dealing with the "nay-sayer"?
I prefer to work with those who are willing to move forward. The "nay-sayers" can stay behind, and the rest will lead. I am also careful not to reinforce, positively or negatively, the nay-sayer. It can be difficult when the nay-sayer is used to being the leader, but sometimes these can be won over by allowing them some responsibility in the initiative.
Brenda these are good suggestions. I am currently trying to place some leadership responsibilities on various groups around the building to improve the nay-saying situation. I am also trying to go around on a more one on one basis to help answer questions concerning various changes and request.
I agree with you, Brenda. I read a book by Whitacre several years ago that talked about working with the 90% positive, hard-working "stars" and the majority who can go either way. He suggested that we spend the majority of our time and efforts with them. Then he suggested that we leave the negative people alone. It has worked in many instances. I still have to stop and assess my time and actions quite often because I want everybody to be on the train. However, I don't think the reality is that everybody will ever be on the train and moving in the direction that we are moving.
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