Addressing Negative Thinking
Thinking through strategies principals can use to manage negativity.
No matter how confident you are as a leader, self-doubt, anxiety, and generally negative thoughts always have a way of creeping up. Though often unavoidable, there are ways principals can address negative thinking. Andrea Thompson and Jessica Gomez are joined by Florida principal Tiffany Emanuel-Wright to talk successful strategies. In this episode, we discuss:
- Recognizing when and how negativity arises
- Finding help through networks
- The impact of negative thoughts on confidence
- Staying focused on the work
Tiffany Emanuel-Wright is principal of Love Grove Elementary in Jacksonville, Florida.
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