Episode 80 - Lasting Impressions to Spur Them On

As educators, we are making an immediate and impactful impression on our students, our coworkers, our administration and our success in the school. In this episode of the Educators Among Us podcast, host Scott Barron, Chief Reinvention Officer with School Growth, talks about being aware of the impression we are making. It is a lasting one.

He emphasizes the importance of first impressions, the responsibility educators hold in shaping lives, and the lasting influence they can have. Scott encourages listeners to be mindful of the impressions they leave behind and to strive to inspire and motivate those around them.

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Takeaways

-The life-changing impact of educators is profound.

-First impressions are crucial in shaping perceptions.

-Educators have a powerful responsibility in their influence.

-Words and attitudes can sow seeds of motivation or discouragement.

-Self-awareness is key to understanding our influence on others.

-We should consider how to spur one another on toward good deeds.

-The examples we set can inspire others to raise their standards.

-We are made for more than the challenges we face.

-The impressions we leave can last for generations.

Chapters

00:44 The Impact of Educators

02:10 Reflections on Jim Henson of Sesame Street

03:20 First Impressions Matter

06:25 The Power of Influence

08:09 Leaving a Lasting Impression

09:58 Coaching Question

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