In a recent article in Forbes regarding leadership and
management, it is curious to note the following excerpt that encapsulates the
spirit of this idea. “Managing in any
organization is no cakewalk but when you are responsible for the lives of those
you lead, you had better do more than manage. You need to lead them. And that
starts with your example.” (Baldoni, 2013)
I
am often asked what steps do school leaders need to model this example, and
having recently read a wonderful book on the subject I share the steps Morgan
& Lynch (2006) describe on this very topic:
1)
Meet and exceed the standards you ask
of others- lead from the front.
2)
Make timely decisions- find 80 percent
solution
3)
Seek to take responsibility before you
begin to place blame
4)
True leaders dedicate themselves to
service- take care of those you lead
5)
Think before you act- especially before
you overreact
6)
When faced with a crisis- aviate,
navigate, communicate
7)
Courage + initiative + perseverance
+integrity = success
8)
Don’t cry over something that won’t cry
over you
9)
Say you’re sorry only when you’re at
fault
10)
Always lead as you are. (Morgan, 2006)
All of these steps are worthwhile to
consider in following a revitalized perspective in order to lead others. They
should be a guide for leaders to consider in managing the day-to-day cares in
nurturing a positive and constructive environment that support the education
and instruction of our future.
Baldoni, J. (2013, July 29). Values:
Live them and others will follow. Forbes, Retrieved from http://www.forbes.com/sites/johnbaldoni/2013/07/29/values-live-them-and-others-will-follow/
Morgan, A. & Lynch, C. (2006). Leading
from the front: No excuse leadership tactics for women. (p. 6). New York:
McGraw-Hill.
