A title doesn't make you a leader
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Just because you have the title of “principal,” that doesn’t make you a leader.
In fact, the most influential leaders on most campuses are often not the principal.
And if your leadership stems from the title alone, then you are far away from the leader that your campus deserves.
Leadership in any industry — but especially in education — transcends a mere title and embodies qualities that inspire, motivate, and influence positive change on campus.
A LEADER ANSWERS THE QUESTION, “WHERE ARE WE GOING?”
"Management is doing things right; leadership is doing the right things."?
– Peter Drucker.
My fourth book is called The Remarkable Vision Formula. Leaders are able to communicate a compelling vision for a better future.
A REMARKABLE vision is your 3-year strategic plan to elevate learning on your campus.
Be careful. In the absence of vision, people will make up their own answer to the question “Where are we going?”
Sometimes if you are unhappy with how your staff is working, you might look at your vision. It could be that it’s fuzzy, unrealistic, or invisible.?
RELATIONSHIPS ARE WHERE LEADERSHIP BEGINS
"Leadership is not about being in charge. It's about taking care of those in your charge."?
– Simon Sinek.
Sinek’s quote is one of the best observations of leadership.
To what extent are you taking care of people in your charge?
Ruckus Makers know what makes their people tick. They have a sense of the hopes, dreams, and aspirations of the people on your campus.
If you don’t have a sense of what that is for your staff, check out my third book, Build Leadership Momentum. Not only will you learn how to create a perfect 90-day plan, you’ll also learn the exact questions to ask your staff during 1-on-1 meetings in order to build solid relationships.
LEADERS EMBRACE CHANGE
"Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower."?
– Steve Jobs
I was proud of how education shifted during COVID because it had too.
And so disappointed to see the majority of campuses go back to “traditional” education shortly after.?
What a missed opportunity and a prime example of a lack of leadership!
Remember, Ruckus Makers Do School Different?.
That’s being an innovator. A visionary. A rebel.
A leader!
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LEADERS ARE LEARNERS
"Leadership and learning are indispensable to each other."?
– John F. Kennedy
If you consider yourself a leader, then show me your learning plan for the year.
You better be interested and excited for your learning goals this year! After all, the whole point of this plan is for your growth.
So where would I see in person events, webinars, coaching, mentorship, or a mastermind experience on your learning plan?
At Better Leaders Better Schools we believe that “When YOU get better … Everyone wins.”
The opposite is also true.
Go out there. Invest in yourself. And share what you learn with others.
That’s the “ripple effect.”
LEADERS MULTIPLY THEIR EFFORTS
"The function of leadership is to produce more leaders, not more followers."?
– Ralph Nader
A true leader is like Jamie Madrox from X-Factor. His superhero name is “Multiple Man” and his powers revolve around multiplying himself.
You can do this as well through effective delegation.
When it comes to delegation you must:
If you miss any of these steps, you aren’t delegating optimally yet …
Which also means you’ve built an artificial ceiling for what you can accomplish on your campus.
LEADERS ALSO CREATE A NURTURING, SUSTAINABLE CAMPUS
And that is the topic we are tackling this summer in Nashville at The Sustainable School Leadership Summit.
Imagine what it will look like by immersing yourself in a new environment surrounded by other Ruckus Makers.
What kind of campus experience can you confidently design for next year with that kind of support?
Jump Start Passes are long gone, but Smart Saver Passes are available through May 3.
Learn more and register today: https://betterleadersbetterschools.com/school-leadership-summit/ ?