Lussier, R. N., & Achua, C. F. (2013). Leadership: Theory, Application, & Skill Development. Ohio: South-Western Cengage Learning.…
Through the first part of this paper, I hope to portray and articulate several theories and lessons that I learned from reading the Coach Holtz book. I believe the number one lesson that was driven home throughout the semester and even came up in the Lou Holtz readings was how to become an effective leader. This topic is very important to anyone that is put in a position of superiority because you must get the people that you are in charge of to complete their tasks. Personally, I feel this is one of the cornerstones of being an effective college coach and mentor to leaders of tomorrow.…
References: Curtis, Kent, Manning, George (2009). The Art of Leadership, VitalSource eBook for DeVry University (3rd Ed). Pearson Learning Solutions. Retrieved from http://devry.vitalsource.com/#/books/0077589327…
References: Haycock, K. (2010). Leadership Is about You. (cover story). School Library Monthly, 26(6), 42.…
Weiss, J. W. (2011). An introduction to leadership. San Diego, CA: Bridgepoint Education, Inc. Retrieved from http://classroom.ashford.edu…
Everyone aspires to be a leader. No one wants to be the quiet person in the room that sits back, while looking for the guidance of others. The desire to be a leader troubled me greatly in the past, because I wanted to be the one that innovated new ideas. I knew I was a quiet kid, but all of my worst fears were solidified when I learned of my first grade teachers thoughts of me which were “ a follower, not a leader”. I tried to brush it off, and disguise my true feelings, but that is not the way I wanted others to perceive me as in any way. Although it is difficult to replace these preconcieved notions, I have consistently worked to show others what I’m made of. All I needed was the opportunity to prove others that they were wrong. Especially since I like to think that it is the quiet ones we need to look out for.…
This came back to bite me later in high school. By my junior year, I was a high-ranking officer in the school orchestra program. There was a particular day we were setting up for our Christmas party and my parents had come to bring some food to the party. As a result of the circumstance, my father got to see me acting in my position of leadership and I remember how pulled me aside and explained to me how I was failing everyone I was supposed to be leading. I, like those I had learned leadership from, was deriving my power from my title within the orchestra, barking orders and functioning in my dictatorial way.…
The case of the dethroned section leader was an interesting case study in leadership, learning and perspective. It also examines how the emotional self is invested in our professional selves, somewhat unsurprisingly. The situation presented could occur anywhere and is easily relatable for most students, either in having witnessed it or having similar thoughts. The study presents the opportunity to discuss the problems encountered and possible solutions.…
Throughout my three years at Notre Dame High School, I have always strived to be a good follower, an essential attribute of leadership; however, this action did not always translate to a direct leadership role. Succinctly stated, collectively I have…
In conclusion, I persuade you, administrators, to establish a good relationship not only with the children and parents, but also with the community and workers. Leadership becomes more essential in order to cultivate a school culture whose primary focus is on the learning and achievement of each and every student. Each day we are afforded an opportunity to make a positive difference in the lives of our students through our role as education…
Throughout my experiences, I have gained insight into what makes an effective and respected leader. Correspondingly, I have learned that maintaining group focus while avoiding dominating every decision is vital to have fruitful administrative endeavors. Being a youth representative for my church and a volunteer coordinator for my school’s chapter of National Honor Society have required efficient uses of my leadership skills. As I continue through life, I hope to foster my leadership abilities and use them to unite people and attain our mission.…
Zhao, Y. (2006). Are we fixing the wrong things? Educational Leadership, 63(8), 28-31. Retrieved from http://www.ascd.org/publications/educational-leadership.aspx…
Strong leadership within a school is necessary however with the increased support of the common core state standards, teachers are expected to take on a role that goes above and beyond the classroom. The school this author teaches in is predominately conventional. Conventional schools are easily recognized because little communication exists between staff and leadership (Hawkins, 2012). The principal is a strong leader with strong ideas and not very approachable when others have ideas that could ultimately help the children. Heck (2010) claims school leadership exerts a measurable, albeit indirect effect on student learning. When a principal is not willing to share that leadership all stakeholders will suffer, including the students. The principal has poor communication skills. There has not been a faculty meeting in the last three months leaving the staff wondering what is going on and afraid to ask because she may not be in the mood to discuss any situation. The school does not…
Lussier, R. N., & Achua, C. F. (2010). Leadership: Theory, Application, & Skill Development (4th ed.). Mason, Ohio: South-Western.…
The change in the social atmosphere at college means a student must look for opportunities to become a leader. In high school leadership positions were presented to the student on a silver platter, and the individual was able to pick and choose where they wanted to excel. (Barber, 14) In college,…