
C.L.E.A.R. The 5 Questions Every Principal Should Ask Before Communicating #285
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You sent the email. You made the announcement. You posted the message.
So why are people still confused? 🤔
As a principal, communication isn't simply about getting information out. It's about making sure the right people receive the right information, understand why it matters, and know what to do next.
In this episode of The Empowered Educator Show, Dr. Mel introduces the CLEAR Communication Framework—a simple five-step approach you can use before sending your next email, making your next announcement, or having your next important conversation.
In This Episode, You'll Discover:
- Why more communication doesn't necessarily mean better communication
- How to Clarify exactly what needs to be communicated
- Why connecting the Why to your message matters
- How to identify Everyone who actually needs to know
- How to choose the right Approach for your message
- Why every important communication should end with a clear Response
- How to prevent the endless cycle of “Wait…what are we supposed to do?”
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