Q: I am a teacher and the head of our English department. I work with many different personalities. How can I be more innovative to improve the department’s achievement? A: Yes, it can be a challenge to work with many different personalities! Here are a few ideas that may promote your department’s success: Approach relationships with curiosity. Demonstrate a genuine interest in getting to know your coworkers and other employees in your school. This will open up opportunities

Q: I own a school and have a staff of 17 people. It is hard to recruit staff because of our school’s location. The staff I have do not respect my authority. They come late, dress improperly, are insubordinate, and express many other negative attitudes. How can I restructure and build on my staff’s strength? A: I understand your predicament. You don’t want to lose staff, because they are hard to replace. Yet, the staff you have aren’t being good role models to your students. H