How does personality relates to inquiry-based teaching?

I just read on a blog called MindShift (KQED.org, Public Media for Northern CA) an article by Thom Markham about the fact that a teacher must have certain personality characteristics in order to be a successful inquiry-based teacher.  He states that "If an inquiry-based system is to succeed, we’ll need human beings in the classroom who know their field, but who also radiate the kind of positive, non-judgmental love that helps students open their minds and hearts."  How refreshing to hear that it does matter how students relate and respond to their teachers!  No matter what curriculum a teacher is asked to teach, it's a "caring relationship that helps children flourish."  He goes on to further list questions that each teacher should ask themselves:  "Are you optimistic?  Are you open?  Are you appreciative?  Are you flexible?  Are you purposeful?"  I think this article is one that every educator should read and evaluate themselves.  I think we all already knew the importance of our relationship with our students, but it's nice to hear how much it really matters in order for deeper learning to take place.

Markham, Thom. Do You Have the Personality to be an Inquiry-based Teacher? Mindshift Blog. kqed.org. Posted 21 Nov 2013.