People don't always tell us where their limits are. You step forward with good intentions, trying to help or clarify, or lead, and somehow you still land on a sensitive spot. It's a critical part of leadership. Doing the right thing can still create discomfort, even when it's done with care.  In fact, when done with tact, "Stepping on Toes" doesn't have to hurt so much. In this episode of Educators Among Us, host Scott Barron, Chief Reinvention Officer with School Growth, explores what it means to lead with tact when difficult conversations or uncomfortable truths can't, and should not be avoided.  "Step on Some Toes" centers around the idea of "invisible toes," those unseen expectations and unspoken assumptions that quietly shape how people react. As leaders, we need to have the honest conversations with gentle firmness and the kind of leadership that risks discomfort for the sake of growth.   Takeaways -Tact allows leaders to speak truth without causing unnecessary harm. - "Invisible toes", those unspoken expectations and assumptions, can create hidden conflict. -Avoiding hard conversations promotes mediocrity and confusion. -Love and accountability can coexist without diminishing either. -Courageous leadership often means stepping forward even when it's uncomfortable. -Unexpressed expectations undermine trust and clarity. -Educators lead best when they own the responsibility to address issues directly. -Conflict handled with compassion can create long-term growth. -Wise leadership doesn't retreat from discomfort.   Chapters 00:43 Introduction 01:48 Leadership is Hard 02:46 A Good Pedicure 05:48 Stepping on Toes  08:27 Good Intentions and Hard Decisions  10:57 Coaching Question.   —-----------------------------   Educators Fellowship is a non-profit organization that encourages educators in their calling and in their faith.  www.educatorsamonguspodcast.com www.educatorsamongus.com https://www.edfellowship.org/   Sign up for weekly encouragement messages here:    Buy the book, Love'em and Lead'em, here:     https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottebarron/ https://www.facebook.com/SchoolGrowth/ https://twitter.com/schoolgrowth https://www.linkedin.com/company/school-growth  

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