Teacher Tea
Elevating Leadership
In this guest post on Leadership Freak, contributor Peter Thornton shares six ways in which leaders can add value and improve the status quo:
- Thought Leaders: Introduce new ideas and perspectives.
- Courageous Leaders: Speak up and take action.
- Coaching Leaders: Guide and mentor others.
- Inspirational Leaders: Ignite passion and enthusiasm.
- Positive Leaders: Focus on what's working well.
- Servant Leaders: Prioritize the needs of others.
Thornton encourages us to reflect on our own leadership style and how we can effectively add value to our organizations and communities.
Effective leadership directly impacts the classroom environment. Strong leadership leads to positive school cultures and supports professional development, which both contribute to a more productive learning experience for students and teachers alike.
When do teachers have the opportunity to share new ideas, or take leadership roles? Administrators in particular are in a position to encourage their educators to participate in school leadership.