What resonated was the Linda Cliatt-Wayman's strong passion and belief that there was possibility in every child and the potential of what each child could be.
The slogans were a good way to shape the school's vision and galvanise everyone to move in the same direction. I particularly like how she builds each person's self esteem through affirming her love for them. This was the core of her leadership and one that would remain even after the staff or students have left the organisation.
She is really inspirational! Truly admire the strong passion that she has for her call of duty and her high level of commitment for each and every child.
ReplyDeleteThat's the philosophy of education being echoed, especially in the US - No Child left Behind policy. Leadership and beliefs matter. What is crucial is the congruency in terms of the line of thought with the educators in her school to lead their students forward
ReplyDeleteAgree. This also reminds me of Simon Sinek's Golden Circle that starts with the 'Why'. We need to have clarity in the vision first before coming out with strategies on how to go about actualizing it. If our students are the core then our strategies must be congregant with the vision. Like how Linda articulates her belief and see's it through in the school she leads.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing, I went to check out this concept of Golden Circle - https://www.startwithwhy.com/
Delete1) Why?
2) How?
3) What?
Another blogger added to this Golden Circle by adding the 4th layer - Who?
http://organizationalphysics.com/2013/04/01/whats-wrong-with-the-golden-circle/