I found the quote that opened the chapter to be profound, "A competent leader can get efficient service from poor troops, while a on the contrary an incapable leader can demoralize the best troops."
Good leadership, similar to good coaching, comes down to an individual with passion and clarity of mind to implement strategies that will help all willing participants reach a fuller potential, thereby improving the school culture and student/staff by-in. As teacher for the last 10 years, it has been easy to pick and choose the "initiatives" that I really wanted to be apart of. However, as a potential school leader I will be giving the charge to facilitate all staff with professional development and classroom improvement. The check list on pages 85-88 was very useful in helping me focus on skill areas that i will need to cultivate to be effective; Social intelligence, communication, reflection kindness, respect, teaching methodology, organization, systemic thinking, vision and humility. Some of these I feel as though I am on the right track, while others I know that I will need some mentoring. However, we should never be afraid to say, "I don't know....yet! But I will know soon."
The quote is so true!It is important as future leaders that we keep in mind we need to lift people up and help them reach their potential, instead of demoralize them, especially when we are frustrated with some of them.
ReplyDeleteHow important is it for us to remember that it is OKAY to not know everything! "I don't know yet, but I will know soon." Love it!
ReplyDeleteIt is interesting that some of our countries most profound leaders have been coaches. Some great role models for all of us. Thanks Josh!
Josh,
ReplyDeleteI hear what you are saying about a good teacher has have passion and clarity of mind to be successful. So many people have great ideas, but they don’t have the passion to see their ideas through to fruition, or the ability to motivate others. I guess that is why there is a difference between leaders, and good leaders.