Jenna Whitehead studies the social and emotional development of children and adolescents, with particular interest in the role of student-teacher relationships on student well-being, prosociality, and school success. Last year she and colleagues published a study in the Journal of Adolescent Research in which they shared what students said when asked what makes a caring teacher. She says that "their responses aligned with an emerging perspective from education researchers: that the most authentic, wholehearted educators are calm, clear, and kind. The good news is that these characteristics may not only help students but also support teacher well-being during these difficult times."
It strikes me that these qualities would be welcome and effective in any learning environment, including the workplace.
Article: Calm, Clear, and Kind: What Students Want From Their Teachers
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