![]() This would often fostering collaborative discussion and extraordinary solutions. But if she encountered a conversational bully - particularly one that was visibly angry about something - she would neutralize the bully first. One of Linda's leadership super powers was she could get nearly any group of people to talk to one another. On many occasions, I would sit with Linda in meetings where someone would dominate a conversation in a way that did not foster collaboration. ![]() Politely disrupt by pointing out repetition. She was savvy at getting schools and local businesses to work together, as well as negotiate bipartisan legislative deals with unlikely partners. She brought empathy and politeness to every situation, particularly when she had to meet with potential adversaries. She was successful because she could create consensus in all types of negotiations. The Texas AFT represents 65,000 school employees across the state, and Linda helped build the teachers' union in a state that wasn't known for being pro-union. ![]() ![]() Linda was an inspiring leader who started as a special education teacher in Corpus Christi, Texas and became the president of the Texas American Federation of Teachers. ![]()
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