Chapter 90. Aim for Respect Rather Than Being Liked
“It is a given that all students will not be attracted to all teachers. It is also a given that respect, rather than being liked, is the hallmark of great teachers. But chances of achieving both are far greater through encouragement and empowerment than by saying, “Call me by my first name.” | ||
| --Dr. Marvin Marshall, Promoting Learning | ||
Don’t you just hate the manager who tries to be your friend, one of the guys/girls, your pal. We’ve all worked with them, and they are a mess. They embarrass themselves as much as their team. Aim for aloof. Aim for respect rather than being liked. Look, you want your staff to give you all they’ve got, not hugs and drinks at the bar. You want them to think you’re ...
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