Leadership+Philosophy

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"Watch your thoughts, they become words. Watch your words, they become your actions. Watch your actions, they become habits. Watch your habits, they become character. Watch your character, it becomes your destiny." //-- Frank Outlaw // =====

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As I reflect on my current leadership philosophy, I know that I desire to lead by example and with humility. Currently, I am part of some leadership teams, and I feel that treating others with respect, appreciation, and truly listening to the opinions of others will go further than trying to dominate a situation. The following quotation endorses how I view leadership: =====

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“The challenge of leadership is to be strong, but not rude; be kind, but not weak; be bold, but not bully; be thoughtful, but not lazy; be humble, but not timid; be proud, but not arrogant; have humor, but without folly.” - //Jim Rohn// =====

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I believe that leadership is a gift and position that is to be taken and honored seriously. There is also a higher level of accountability for people in leadership, which is at times spoken, and other times, unspoken expectation. Leaders hold a unique responsibility in the organizations they are part of. They hold the discretion to use wisdom to guide and influence, and the humility to share the special moments and successes with all. Overall, I believe leaders have a special ability to create and cast a vision and mission for a group, understand when change is appropriate and necessary, and they are able to communicate with a clarity that create an environment that is saturated with respect and appreciation. =====

Even in these special moments of reflection at the completion of my Educational Leadership program I see the value in leading as part of the community that is established. I have a deep sense that humility and service are part of strong leaders. In the book //Good of Great,// Collins reminds us that, "Good is the enemy of great." As a leader, I have committed my efforts to learning and growing and being relevant in my thinking, planning, and leading. I am so thankful for the conversations, lessons, and experience that this program has given me.