Every School Has One

Every School Has One: Principals Share Tips for Working with Negative People - "Most schools have a staff member or two (no more, we hope) who stand out for their negative attitudes. Allowed to fester, that attitude could infect other members of the team and eventually an entire school community. A positive school culture starts at the top -- with the principal. But even the most upbeat principal knows that pockets of negativity can surface and spread, sometimes slowly and quietly and other times like wildfire. That’s why wise principals always keep their radar tuned, watching for signs of discontent.'