Episode 162 - Give and Give Again: The Greater Blessing of Giving it Away

As educators, we have many opportunities to give gifts.  Especially during moments of celebration.  But excellent educators give generously throughout the year, gifts such as encouragement when someone is struggling, grace when a student falls short, patience during difficult seasons, collaboration that lightens someone else's load, or simply taking the time to truly listen and pay attention. These gifts can make an impact that lasts a lifetime. And they do. In this episode of the Educators Among Us podcast, host Scott Barron, Chief Reinvention Officer with School Growth, reminds educators of the incredible storehouse of gifts they have to give because of what has first been poured into them through their own experiences, mentors, relationships, and growth.  Generosity is something woven into the everyday work of loving people well and helping them move forward.  Giving our time, thoughtful words, grace, collaboration, and authentic care for others is the greatest gift educators can give. And these gifts can't be found on the shelves in a store.   They come from the heart.     Takeaways — The most meaningful gifts in education are often the ones that cannot be purchased. — Paying attention to people helps us understand what they truly need. — Thoughtful words can elevate and strengthen someone's spirit. — Grace has the power to restore relationships and move people forward. — Collaboration allows people to accomplish more together than individually. — Generosity grows in value when it is actually given away. — Educators carry a "storehouse" of gifts that can deeply impact others every day. — People remember gifts that come from authentic love and sacrifice.   Chapters 00:40 Introduction 02:41Giving Gifts 05:52 Types of Gifts 09:07 Gifts of Celebration 09:50 Weekly Encouragement 10:52 A Coaching Question   —-----------------------------   Educators Fellowship is a non-profit organization that encourages educators in their calling and in their faith.  www.educatorsamonguspodcast.com www.educatorsamongus.com https://www.edfellowship.org/   Sign up for weekly encouragement messages here:     Buy the book, Love'em and Lead'em, here:     https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottebarron/ https://www.facebook.com/SchoolGrowth/ https://twitter.com/schoolgrowth https://www.linkedin.com/company/school-growth