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Good morning, Kimberly,

I enjoyed the simplicity and directness of your Padlet.I particularly liked how you highlighted specific leadership theories; have you considered adding additional tiles for more than just two leadership theories, though? In addition, I enjoyed the brief article you added about vulnerability and strong leadership - I also found this article written by Gali Cooks titled Strength in Vulnerability: Leaders Who Dare to Look Inside, that goes in more depth about that topic, which I found to be quite interesting.

Great job!
-Lauren

Reference:

Cooks, G. (n.d.). Strength in vulnerability: Leaders who dare to look inside. Retrieved July 22, 2019, from https://prizmah.org/strength-vulnerability-leaders-who-dare-look-inside

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This graphic drawn by Winston Rowentree is a soft reminder for personal growth. Reflection and self-awareness are important to all human-beings, but especially for those in a leadership role. This graphic speaks near and dear to me. I have a copy printed at my home, in my office, and on my computer desktop. I love to share it with the people around and now it is here to share with those who view my Padlet resource. We, as leaders, are continuously learning and growing. The ways, in which, we view the world around us and how situations occur are depicted on the graphic. Please take a look if you get a chance. (P.S. it is quite humorous as well.)

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Dr. Brene Brown's View of Strong Leadership

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Dr. Brene Brown's View of Strong Leadership

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This article written by Dr. Brene Brown discusses her view of a strong leader. As a psychologist with over 20 years experience studying shame and vulnerability, she discusses in her article how vulnerability is the key to unlocking creativity and innovation in the workplace.

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"No vulnerability, no creativity. No tolerance for failure, no innovation. It is that simple. If you're not willing to fail, you can't innovate. If you're not willing to build a vulnerable culture, you can't create."

The Leading Edge team is buzzing about the new Netflix special, Brené Brown: The Call to Courage. In case you aren't one of the nearly 40 million people who are familiar with her TED talk, Dr. Brown is a bestselling author and a research professor at the University of Houston who has spent more than 20 years looking at topics like empathy, shame, courage and vulnerability.

The first researcher with her own Netflix special, Dr. Brown connects vulnerability to authentic leadership: "Giving feedback receiving feedback. Problem solving. Ethical decision making. These are all borne of vulnerability," she tells us.

Leading Edge has now surveyed more than 10% of the employees in the Jewish nonprofit sector regarding their overall engagement at work. When Leading Edge looked at the largest gaps between those claiming they want to leave their organization within the next year and those who plan to stay, senior leadership, direct managers, and internal communications (which is closely tied to leadership) have the greatest impact on this response.

Dr. Brown stresses that vulnerability is a sign of strong leadership. She defines vulnerability as taking action when there is "uncertainty, risk, and emotional exposure."

"When we build cultures at work where there is zero tolerance-for vulnerability," Brown says, "where perfectionism and armor are rewarded and necessary, you can't have [difficult] conversations. They're not productive."

Leading Edge President & CEO Gali Cooks recently opined about the issue of vulnerability:

"When people take the time to reflect upon and understand their own internal experiences-to " know thyself"-they unearth fertile ground that is the bedrock for learning and growth," wrote Cooks. "The more you know about yourself-what drives you, what triggers you, what strengths you have, what weaknesses you struggle with-the better able you are to communicate those factors to your team and surround yourself with people who can complement your attributes, energy and behavior."

Read Gali's full piece here.

If you're interested in exploring the role that vulnerability plays in your own leadership and in your workplace, check out more from Brené Brown here.

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Brené Brown, Vulnerability, and Strong Leadership - Leading Edge

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"No vulnerability, no creativity. No tolerance for failure, no innovation. It is that simple. If you're not willing to fail, you can't innovate. If you're not willing to build a vulnerable culture, you can't create." -Brené Brown The Leading Edge team is buzzing about the new Netflix special, Brené Brown: The Call to Courage.

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I found this website while I was completing the Leadership Interview paper, which provided excellent information on servant leadership. The link below connects to the servant leadership page within the Mindtools website, however, the website as a whole is a remarkable toolkit for professionals. The toolkit contains everything from mini training lessons, to quizzes, infographics, and more. Additionally, the toolkit breaks out into 12 categories for extra convenience.

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A good objective of leadership is to help those who are doing poorly to do well and to help those who are doing well to do even better. - Jim Rohn, American entrepreneur.

Everyone on Samit's team knows that he's "there for them." He checks in with them often to see how they are, and he helps them develop the skills they need to advance their careers, even if this means that they may move on.

Samit also makes an effort to see situations from others' perspectives. He makes decisions with the team's best interests in mind, and ensures that everyone has the resources and knowledge they need to meet their objectives.

As a result of this, his team is one of the most successful in the department, with low staff turnover and high engagement.

Samit is an example of a "servant leader." In this article, we'll explore what servant leadership is, and the advantages it can bring you as a leader. We'll also look at situations where it isn't appropriate.

What Is Servant Leadership?

Robert K. Greenleaf first coined the phrase "servant leadership" in his 1970 essay, " The Servant as a Leader." However, it's an approach that people have used for centuries.

As a servant leader, you're a "servant first" - you focus on the needs of others, especially team members, before you consider your own. You acknowledge other people's perspectives, give them the support they need to meet their work and personal goals, involve them in decisions where appropriate, and build a sense of community within your team. This leads to higher engagement, more trust, and stronger relationships with team members and other stakeholders. It can also lead to increased innovation.

However, servant leadership is problematic in hierarchical, autocratic cultures where managers and leaders are expected to make all the decisions. Here, servant leaders may struggle to earn respect.

Important:

Remember that servant leadership is about focusing on other people's needs - not their feelings. Don't avoid making unpopular decisions or giving team members negative feedback when this is needed.

Also, do not rely on it exclusively - use it alongside styles like Transformational Leadership, where you develop an inspiring vision of the future, motivate people to deliver this, manage its implementation, and build an ever-stronger team.

How to Become a Servant Leader

According to Larry C. Spears, former president of the Robert K. Greenleaf Center for Servant Leadership, these are the 10 most important characteristics of servant leaders:

1. Listening.

2. Empathy.

3. Healing.

4. Awareness.

5. Persuasion.

6. Conceptualization.

7. Foresight.

8. Stewardship.

9. Commitment to the growth of people.

10. Building community.

Once you've decided to prioritize other people's needs over your own in the long term, you can work on developing your skills in each area. Let's look at how you can do this.

1. Listening

2. Empathy

3. Healing

This characteristic relates to the emotional health and "wholeness" of people, and involves supporting them both physically and mentally.

4. Self-Awareness

You can become more self-aware by knowing your strengths and weaknesses, and asking for other people's feedback on them. Also, learn to manage your emotions, so that you consider how your actions and behavior might affect others.

5. Persuasion

There are many tools and models that you can use to be more persuasive, without damaging relationships or taking advantage of others. You should also build your expert power - when people perceive you as an expert, they are more likely to listen to you when you want to persuade or inspire them.

6. Conceptualization

This characteristic relates to your ability to "dream great dreams," so that you look beyond day-to-day realities to the bigger picture.

7. Foresight

Foresight is when you can predict what's likely to happen in the future by learning from past experiences, identifying what's happening now, and understanding the consequences of your decisions.

You can use tools such as SWOT Analysis and PEST Analysis to think about your current situation and environment, while Scenario Analysis helps you understand how the future could play out. Use the ORAPAPA checklist when you make a decision, to learn from experience and make sure that you've considered all the angles.

Also, learn to trust your intuition - if your instinct is telling you that something is wrong, listen to it!

8. Stewardship

Stewardship is about taking responsibility for the actions and performance of your team, and being accountable for the role team members play in your organization.

9. Commitment to the Growth of People

Servant leaders are committed to the personal and professional development of everyone on their teams.

10. Building Community

The last characteristic is to do with building a sense of community within your organization.

You can do this by providing opportunities for people to interact with one another across the company. For instance, you could organize social events such as team lunches and barbecues, design your workspace to encourage people to chat informally away from their desks, and dedicate the first few minutes of meetings to non-work-related conversations.

Encourage people to take responsibility for their work, and remind them how what they do contributes to the success and overall objectives of the organization.

Tip:

See our article on Leadership Styles to explore popular leadership approaches and the advantages and disadvantages of each one.

And see this Expert Interview for a valuable discussion on the misconceptions and realities of servant leadership.

Key Points

You are a servant leader when you focus on the needs of others before you consider your own. It's a longer-term approach to leadership, rather than a technique that you can adopt in specific situations. Therefore, you can use it with other leadership styles such as Transformational Leadership.

You can become a servant leader by working on these 10 characteristics:

1. Listening.

2. Empathy.

3. Healing.

4. Awareness.

5. Persuasion.

6. Conceptualization.

7. Foresight.

8. Stewardship.

9. Commitment to the growth of people.

10. Building community.

Servant leaders are likely to have more engaged employees and enjoy better relationships with team members and other stakeholders than leaders who don't put the interests of others before their own.

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Servant Leadership: Putting Your Team First, and Yourself Second

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A good objective of leadership is to help those who are doing poorly to do well and to help those who are doing well to do even better. - Jim Rohn, American entrepreneur. Everyone on Samit's team knows that he's "there for them."

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The article, below, written by Derrick Meador discusses 11 philosophies for educational leaders. Outside of mission and vision, he suggests creating a culture of shared community and empowering staff to be leaders. There are many others discussed in the article as well. This article is a quick reminder of the responsibilities and expectations of school leaders.

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School Mission

A school mission statement often includes their focus and commitment on a daily basis. A school leader's mission should always be student-centered. They should always be focused on bettering the students they serve. You want every activity that occurs in your building to revolve around what is best for the students. If it is not beneficial for the students, then there is no reason that it should continue or even begin to happen. Your mission is to create a society of learners where students are constantly challenged by teachers as well as their peers. You also want teachers who accept a challenge to be the best they can be on a daily basis. You want teachers to be facilitators of learning opportunities for students. You want students to experience meaningful personal growth every day. You also want to involve the community in the learning process, because there are many community resources that can be utilized to promote growth throughout a school.

School Vision

A school vision statement is an expression of where a school is going in the future. A school leader must realize that it is typically best if vision is implemented in small steps. If you approach it as one large step, then it will likely overwhelm and consume you as well as your faculty, staff, and students. The first thing you have to do is to sell your vision to the teachers and the community and get them to invest in it. Once they truly buy into your plan, then they can help you carry out the rest of the vision. You want all stakeholders to be looking to the future while focusing on the now. As a school, we want to set long-term goals that will ultimately make us better, while maintaining focus on the current task at hand.

Special Education Programs

Understanding the importance of special education programs is vital to a school administrator. As a school leader, it is essential to know and care about the legal guidelines established by Public Law 94-142, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 1973, and other related laws. You also need to make sure that all of those laws are being carried out within your building and that every student is given fair treatment based upon their Individualized Education Program (IEP). It is critical that you make the students who are being served in special education relevant and that you value their learning as much as any other student in your building. It is equally pertinent to work hands-on with the special education teachers in your building and be willing to assist them with any problems, struggles, or questions that may arise.

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Crafting an Educational Leadership Philosophy for Administrators

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A school mission statement often includes their focus and commitment on a daily basis. A school leader's mission should always be student-centered. They should always be focused on bettering the students they serve. You want every activity that occurs in your building to revolve around what is best for the students.

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I found this article after completing the leadership styles presentation. I wish I had discovered it sooner. I contains a lot of great information regarding those two leadership styles, as well as, several others.

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Importance of Servant Leadership in Schools

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This article discusses the importance of servant leadership in the education system. It examines the servant leadership model and discusses the characteristics of a servant leader. Empathy, persuasion, conceptualization, and foresight are some of qualities of a servant leader and are discussed in-depth in the article.

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The following infographic discusses eight leadership styles. Some of the styles displayed in the infographic are different from the list provided in module 3. However, it is still helpful to see how many leadership styles exist, as well as, the varying qualities, advantages and disadvantages.

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This short Powtoon video explains the science related to emotions in the brain. Understanding how the Amygdala controls a person's emotional reaction, will help leaders understand how to change the automatic reaction and gain emotional control.