When your school wins recognition for its AI initiatives, you resist the urge to claim sole credit. Instead, you spotlight the collective efforts: the instructional coach who organized training, the language department that adapted lesson plans, and the student ambassadors who provided user feedback. By redirecting praise, you reinforce a sense of shared ownership. Teachers understand that success belongs to everyone who invested time and energy—even those working behind the scenes.
You also practice self-effacement in decision-making. When choosing an AI vendor, you don’t highlight your role in negotiations. You emphasize the research committee’s findings, the pilot teachers’ endorsements, and the students’ preferences. This humility fosters an environment where the best ideas rise to the surface, rather than being overshadowed by a single authority figure. In turn, educators feel empowered to lead their own AI-driven innovations, knowing that leadership’s goal is collective advancement rather than personal acclaim.
Celebrate the team; let your ego step aside.