It’s Not Personal, It’s Personality

Do you ever feel like you are communicating on a different wavelength with students or peers? Strong relationships are the foundation of effective schools, and personality differences shape how we communicate, respond to stress, collaborate and lead. In this interactive round table discussion, explore a scientific personality framework and examine how temperament influences working styles, communication preferences, motivation and stress responses. Identify your dominant temperament and reflect on how it shows up in your role, explore how each type responds to structure, change, feedback and conflict, and practice flexing your communication. Leaders speaking from practical experience share how their own personalities change the way they interact and teach. Grounded in research on psychological safety, adult learning and relationship-based coaching, you will leave with a clear understanding of the four temperaments, communication strategies for each type, reflection tools for your role and a framework for stronger relationships with students, colleagues and families.