EDA 501

Leadership Philosophy

December 5, 2022

My personal leadership philosophy begins with the acknowledgement that a leader needs to be a role model. A leader is one that can lead by example, demonstration, and consistency. As a future leader I will be instrumental in guiding teachers and staff in modalities in which each person can support one another. A leader needs to show respect to everyone, every day, by including a positive approach for any situation that may arise. As a future administrator I will be accountable for an entire school, and therefore will need to take responsibility for the successes and failures of myself and my team. This may include developing new areas for improvement, and how to move forward with growth that strives for continued success. A leader needs to be an active listener and have good communication skills. Administrators will have to deal with a wide variety of personalities from students to parents, the community, and of course the staff. As an active listener one needs to have the skills of empathy and understanding for a variety of issues, and the courage to share unpopular or difficult decisions that may affect others. A leader needs to be flexible because things are always changing in the world of education. Being a rigid leader will not benefit myself or the individuals that I am trying to lead. Most important for myself is having the ability to collaborate with others to solve common goals. There are leaders within a team that can also have innovative ideas or different perspectives that can support as well. A strong leader will have to have resilience, patience, and daily self-awareness to lead well. Being a leader can be hard as you are the one that is looked up to for professional expertise. A good leader will always rise to the challenge.

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