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LEADERSHIP PHILOSOPHY

 

Leadership is not easy; it requires me to articulate and stand behind my beliefs at every opportunity. My actions are always a reflection of my belief system and as a leader my actions are more closely watched by others. These beliefs must be constant and never waver. Leadership requires me to have difficult conversations with those I care about. My own growth in leadership will take place when I listen to others. To be an effective leader means knowing when to stand back and allow others to step forward. Leadership requires a strong voice, but one whose message will carry just as powerfully if whispered. When I lead, I know that not everyone will follow. It is important that I am cognizant of those whom I am leading. As a leader I am expected to inspire others. In order to be effective, leadership requires informal authority; people must want me to be their leader. Over time the relationships that I build with others will ensure their sustained success.

 "I believe that work of excellence is transformational. Once a student sees that he or she is capable of excellence, that student is never quite the same." 

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Ron Berger, An Ethic of Excellence