Bullies in Leadership

Have you ever had a principal, learning director, or GIS act more as a leader than a mentor? How did that work out for you and the environment of the school. I am guessing the attitude trickled down into the classroom to the students.

As I get closer to becoming an administrator, I have to keep in mind more and more how I present myself to others. Am I bringing out the best in my coworkers and students? Am I portraying myself in a positive way? I need to keep in mind that I need to use the strengths of the people around me. As a future administrator, I cannot micromanage everthing. I need to trust the people I am surrounded with. That is why it is good to higher the right people. I need to keep in mind that it is not good to create public humiliation by calling out teachers or staff in front of their peers. Pulling the teacher to the side to talk is much more appropriate. Also, saying one thing and doing another will not lead to respect and unity on campus. A leader must lead by example. Sometimes that is difficult, but it is necessary.

I have learned that I need to really think about how I portray myself to parents, students, and coworkers. I find that I have changed while going through this program. Leadership qualities do not need to apply to just the administration. I have felt my teaching and relationships with people on campus has improved since I have applied more leadership qualities to my everyday life.