Many of you have been with me since day one. I still remember creating the
Principal Principles Facebook Page in 2013 with just my family and friends as followers. A year later,
Principal Principles Leadership Group was opened. The group now has over 47,000 friends networking, collaborating, and sharing everything from morale boosters, school events, and how to land an interview in leadership. It continues to grow at a rapid pace, and I love collaborating with friends all over the world.
No one ever achieved greatness by playing it safe.
As a leader what does it take to become a leader others want to follow?
1. CHANGE THE THINGS YOU DO AND THINK
Step one is realizing that you are a leader and then change the things you do and how you think. The same things that we have always done will not work forever and ever. Think like a leader. When things are going well, and student success is rising, look up to see who you can praise and reward. When things aren’t going so well, determine how to communicate more clearly and ask yourself what we could do better next time which will result in a more favorable outcome.
We must first focus on change within ourselves to create the possibility of change in others.
2. INVEST IN YOURSELF
Your school will move in the direction of your leadership. Think about that for a minute. Strong leaders invest in themselves. The greatest gift you can give yourself is also the wisest investment you could ever make. Growing as a leader is a process. It is so well worth it because then you can influence others to lead too.
3. BE INSPIRING
Be the leader that inspires others to take action. You are accountable for the influence you have in the school’s culture. As leaders we must look at ourselves first and reflect on the contributions we make to the school. To inspire others you must first believe in yourself.
People follow leaders with a heart faster than leaders simply because of their title.
4. BE CONSISTENT
Nothing irritates your campus/district staff more than constant change. When I say change, I am referring to your behavior, your schedules, your systems, etc… What we do consistently inspires those to follow you. Why? Because when things are are consistent you know what’s expected and what’s ahead. Surprises aren’t always a good thing.
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