Leadership is the ability to inspire others to follow your vision.Leadership simply can not be the person in power barking orders and expecting anything meaningful to occur. A top down directive will not gather much buy in if you do not include the voice of those under your watch. A leader lifts those up around them and gives them the tools to grow as individuals and collectively achieve greater things. A leader does these by collaborating with their staff and empowering them to pursue their own passions.one of the most powerful quotes that really struck me from our course tonight was when Mr. Caposey stated "Leaders who are only leaders by title are not really leaders" because we often get caught up in the notion that our building principal is the end all, be all in terms of leadership in a building when in fact there may be other just as capable if not better "leaders" surrounding you. That doesn't mean that a building principal can't or shouldn't be an inspiring change agent (because they should) , more so If you feel inspired or compelled to do something great, go out and do it. The most influential "leaders" I know are those that inspire me to do those great things whether their name is on main office door or not.
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AuthorRyan Huels is a 1st Grade teacher in Northern Illinois. A graduate of Northern Illinois University, Ryan places an emphasis on being a connected educator eager to put the needs of all students first! Archives
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