EAD 501 Leadership Philosophy

Before you are a leader, success is all about growing yourself. When you become a

leader success is all about growing others” (naeyc, 2005). My Philosophy as an

emerging model of effective and inspirational leadership because it reflects my strength,

which is seen in the leadership styles that align with my values. Part of my greatest

strength is the gift to encourage, listen, inspire, communicate, and empower others. I

respect diversity and deal with people where they are and how they are at that moment,

putting their needs and interests before my own. When students/staff, or just people in

general feel like they are cared for, seen, heard, being inspired, and/or empowered, it

helps to bring them to a place of realizing their full potential. Operating within these

leadership styles, I feel my emerging philosophy will help to give hope to those who may

feel hopeless. Being a servant/transformational leader, I feel will help me grow as a

person as well. Inputting the needs of others first, there is so much room to learn how to

deal with all types of scenarios, because everyone is different and has different issues.

Dealing with those varying issues will contribute to one being a more insightful leader.

This, in turn, is a great model for strong, effective, and inspirational leadership

EAD 536 Leadership Philosophy

As a leader regularly modeling and promoting the professional norms of integrity,

fairness, transparency, trust, collaboration, perseverance, learning, and continuous

improvement are essential to building a positive successful climate with the

organization. Again, as a leader doing these things, you will see higher student

achievement, happier, and totally invested teachers, community, and closer school-
parent relationships. When everyone feels they have a leader who is authentic, one is

more on board with the vision/mission of the school.