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Leadership Styles I Admire...


January 16, 2020


Hi again!


As I began thinking about what makes a great leader, I pondered the definition of a leader first.  I used to think that you had to be loud and strong and pushy and stubborn to be a good leader.  After reflection and thinking about some of the amazing leaders that I've witnessed over my career, I think about one in particular.  This leader kept work relationships professional but was also empathetic.  This leader supported their teachers first and foremost.  This leader was assertive with their agenda but listened to what should be on that agenda.  They were the strong but silent type and made everyone want to be better.  We were held to high standards and it raised the bar of our teaching and student learning.

I picked this leader because they showed me how I can have a balance between friendliness and professionalism and has helped me stretch my skills, making me a better educator.

~Ashley

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  1. LisaJanuary 17, 2020 at 7:59 PM

    When I wrote about the leader I admire, I also focused on empathy. I think about bosses that I have had years ago, such as when I was at IBM, and empathy never would have entered my mind when describing them. It is amazing to think about how just a little empathy can influence so much about us!

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  2. AnonymousJanuary 18, 2020 at 7:59 PM

    I also remember the impact that one of my principals had on me by simply asking questions that provided the message "I care about you as a person, as well as you as a teacher in my school." She asked about life outside of school frequently, demonstrating empathy for some of the 'other' stuff that makes us human.

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    1. Mrs. Levine TeachJanuary 19, 2020 at 8:27 PM

      Connection is crucial. It sounds like your principal made sure to understand the whole Lucie and not just who you were at school. I hadn't thought about that before, thank you for that!

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