Educational+Leadership+Philosophy+Statement

Educational Leadership is...
My Philosophy of leadership at the beginning of my program studies:

June 2011 Educational Leadership cannot be defined with one set definition, but can be thought of as a set of qualities that are always evolving and changing. Out of all the qualities that make up leadership, being effective is the most essential quality in my mind. According to Tim Field, "effective leadership determines the success of an organization." In order to be effective a leader needs to possess certain attributes. Some of the attributes that are needed include: communication skills, flexibility, positive relationships, motivation, self-reflection, the ability to change leadership styles, and the ability to embrace confusion and allow people feel comfortable to ask questions.

My Phiosophy of leadership at the end of my program studies:

July 2012

In addition to my initial philosophy of what leadership means I would include a quote from //Fundamental Concepts of Educational Leadership & Management// ( Razik & Swanson, 2010). I believe that we need to think of those that we are leading and establish relationships. If there isn't trust within a team then I believe that the teams won't work to their potential.
 * "Leadership style is the patter of behaviors of a person who assumes or is designated to aposition of influence in an organization. The way that leaders perceive workers and interpret their actions affect the leader's behavior toward the workers. Establishing relationships with subordinates is a critical factor in their work as leaders."