Jule talked in her blog post about changing school. I can bet that changing schools would be hard on anyone. I have found that really trying to focus on the positives can help change feel less disruptive. This year I have really been trying to focus on the positives when I can. We aren't changing schools but have had our own challenges this year. Everyone has their own opinions. So I think Jule have nailed it that these differences will have to be reconciled, and you need a good leader who can help lead you through a change. She also posted a graphic that included great questions for you to ask yourself. This could help reframe the challenges you feel. It seems to take the focus towards how you can make the change work.
Natalie focused on listening in her post. This can be really tough especially when you have a different opinion. I think listening can be the most impactful as far as bringing people along for change to happen. If a person feels listened to and validated they are more likely to listen to you. I think it is also helpful to know what active listening looks like. So many think they are listening but really it is not the listening that people desire. We need to listen so that the other person feels heard. Here are the steps she listed for active listening:
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