Gary Cox

@DeasunO Congratulations Des, best of luck in your new role.

I am very proud to be joining the University of Galway as Director of Sport & Physical Wellbeing. The priority is to develop Sports Performance and Sport for all in the University. Thanks to everyone at Setanta College for the last 2.5 years. It is great to see how it has grown.

Teachers engaging in CPD courses like #pdsl significantly and positively influence all of those around us. Be the leader that brings others with you @Leaders_SoE @patriciamannixm @niamhickey

Leadership requires both empathy and curiosity. We can establish a psychologically safe workplace by actively listening without passing judgment, by giving criticism in a constructive and encouraging way, and by fostering a culture of learning. #pdsl @Leaders_SoE

'Conflict-competence is one of the most essential and invaluable skills that a leader can have and use'- Jacinta Kitt. Practice and perseverance enables leaders to facilitate, support & promote a conflict competent climate in schools #pdsl @Leaders_SoE

As a leader it is important to continuously adapt, develop & to learn. Fostering a culture of continuous learning in a school has benefits for all staff, consequently improving teaching and learning. @Leaders_SoE @patriciamannixm @niamhickey #pdsl #leadership

If we see people disagree but show respect and trust in the importance honesty, we are likely to contribute honesty and seek broad understanding of different viewpoints and the knowledge it uncovers #courage #pdsl #leadership @patriciamannixm @niamhickey @Leaders_SoE

It is certainly uncomfortable to examine our bias, however in doing so we can identify and mitigate in order to suspend judgment and open our minds. tinyurl.com/53pvudw3 #pdsl #leadership @niamhickey @Leaders_SoE @patriciamannixm

PDSL: Week 9. Interesting article on strengths based management as a way of working that energises and inspires people. coachieve.nl/why-strengths-… #pdsl #leadership

Are we listening or are we actually present without any distraction?? Coaches know the importance of just listening to what someone has to say. #pdsl #leadership @Leaders_SoE @niamhickey @patriciamannixm

It is impossible to avoid conflict but it is vital to deal with it peacefully when you do encounter it whether it’s in your work life or personal life. #pdsl

Tolerance is easily forgotten when emotions are involved. Good read this week. @niamhickey @patriciamannixm @Leaders_SoE #PDSL

"When you show deep empathy toward others, their defensive energy goes down, and positive energy replaces it." —Stephen Covey How we think, speak and act contributes to culture.. #leadership #PDSL @patriciamannixm @niamhickey @Leaders_SoE

Seize a situation of conflict as an opportunity to grow and strengthen your personal and professional relationships. Conflict resolution can often create a successful outcome! #pdsl

Interesting quote on conflicts. Tone and delivery can change a conversation instantly. This is no difference in school conflicts. #pdsl @patriciamannixm @niamhickey

PDSL Week 8: Leadership through conflict - Theofanis C. Giotis. pmi.org/learning/libra…. #pdsl #leadership

Mentoring and coaching from a “Strengths Based” approach allows us to work with the person to bring forward and use their strengths to find opportunities for growth. @niamhickey @Leaders_SoE @patriciamannixm #leadership #pdsl

School culture is a major part of job satisfaction for teachers. Relationships are key to a positive workplace culture. Below is a picture of a few posters in my classroom aimed at building relationships. @patriciamannixm @Leaders_SoE #pdsl #culture