My leadership visions stem not only from the leadership models that were discussed in class or read in books, I plan to rely upon the leadership practices that were modeled for me in my years of being in the Catholic school system. For me, I see many parallels in being a school leader and being a leader in a classroom. Just as students need some autonomy, gentle guidance or even motivation, my classroom experience and strategies find application in my vision of a leader. Just as Dr. Murphy described a “great teacher stimulate, engage, mentor and provoke” (Murphy, 2016, Lecture Week 1, School & Learning, Slide #3). I know that I want to be a leader that challenges and motivates others, supports and values others, appreciates their time and talents. I also want to be a leader that self-reflects and that is open to improving upon my leadership skills through setting goals for myself as well as gathering information from others about my leadership.
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140). The Southwest model that we viewed in class was one that really struck home for me and it is one that presents as a good fit for what I want to do with my leadership that will support and motivate those around me. As Dr. Murphy stated, “motivation equates to trust and credibility”(Murphy, 2016, Lecture Week 2), for those we lead. The ability to intrinsically motivate people is an approach that I fully intend to spend time developing in my
140). The Southwest model that we viewed in class was one that really struck home for me and it is one that presents as a good fit for what I want to do with my leadership that will support and motivate those around me. As Dr. Murphy stated, “motivation equates to trust and credibility”(Murphy, 2016, Lecture Week 2), for those we lead. The ability to intrinsically motivate people is an approach that I fully intend to spend time developing in my