ON BECOMING AN INFORMAL TEACHER LEADER PART II So, what are some components of informal leadership and what does it look and sound like? Acknowledgement and Praise “You have such great ideas. I love to come into your room to see what you have done with….” “ AWESOME ” “Thank you so much for putting together that lesson and sharing your ideas with me. I had some ideas, however, your approach made the lesson come alive.” A coworker’s praise of a job well done builds self esteem and a willingness to step to the plate again (Kenyon 2008). Co-Learners “Let’s work together on the next unit. It will give us a chance to share what we know and what has worked in the past.” Teacher collegiality provides opportunities for leadership. A strong sense of collective responsibility can develop when teachers problem solve together discussing, inquiring, and reflecting on common goals. Teachers tend to support each other as leaders when they know everyone