Writing each day is a blessing for me. I enjoy each day in finding ways to spark a fire of excitement, light a lesson of inspiration, shine enthusiasm on kindness, plant a seed of hope, and turn a problem into a solution one post at a time.
Leadership is daily, 365 days a year, and even 24 hours a day. We have thoughts, ideas, visions, dreams, and hopes throughout the day. No one sets out to be “the leader,” and many will tell you this if you ask. It just happens as they work, and a passion builds inside that can be explained by my ABCs.
- Authentic learning, leading, and listening.
- Building relationships daily.
- Communicating and connecting first before correcting.
- Daily inspiration for all, lifting spirits each day.
- Encouraging others and engaging as we work.
- Fueling others with energy for success. (maybe chocolate and lots of snacks! I find these to work best!)
- Gardening throughout the day, planting seeds for growth, and maybe pulling a few weeds.
- Heart full of kindness, celebrating birthdays and good deeds. (Always keep cards of all kinds and small gifts in case you need them.)
- Inviting feedback and questions.
- Joining in collaboration, diversity, and teams.
- Keeping an open mind.
- Leading by example. (Model for others what you expect to see.)
- Motivating others. (It is the small things you do that count.)
- Never giving up, especially on you! (Special dedication to one of my students who thanked me for not giving up on him. He was shot and killed at the age of 19.)
- Open door policies!
- Praise for jobs well done!
- Quick to put others first, especially kids.
- Recognizing problems, focusing on solutions.
- Shared leadership, roles, and responsibilities. (Teach everyone how to do your job, you never know when you will not be there!) -Thanks Robin
- Time to listen, learn and explain.
- Understanding (Everything!)
- Validation! Others, feelings, viewpoints- You do not have to agree but validate them.
- Welcoming environment, friendly, safe, opinions can be shared.
- Xceed expectations when limits are placed on you and expectations are low.
- Your purpose-the why you do what you do!
- Zest to be the best!
