I heard a great analogy of leadership the other day.
Often our 'leaders' become merely managers of nouns rather than leaders of verbs.
Showing posts with label Leadership. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Leadership. Show all posts
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Friday, January 28, 2011
Leadership
This is a prezi about the qualities of leadership and what we need to look at when choosing leaders of a particular group, be that a sporting team, class group, school or business.
I think the quote from Barry Dwyer fits for all levels of leaders.
"When selecting our school leaders, let us place as the first essential criterion - well before a second degree, management skills, and so on - a proven capacity to treat people with respect, to be concerned about their welfare, to protect their self-esteem, and to make them feel good about themselves, their work and the families they serve." Barry Dwyer's 2005 Ann Clark Lecture
The more leaders build and promote relationships of respect, openness and trust the more effective they will be.
I think the quote from Barry Dwyer fits for all levels of leaders.
"When selecting our school leaders, let us place as the first essential criterion - well before a second degree, management skills, and so on - a proven capacity to treat people with respect, to be concerned about their welfare, to protect their self-esteem, and to make them feel good about themselves, their work and the families they serve." Barry Dwyer's 2005 Ann Clark Lecture
The more leaders build and promote relationships of respect, openness and trust the more effective they will be.
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
The King's Speech
We saw the King's Speech the other night and was very impressed. The focus on the development of the characters in the period setting brought back memories of Chariots of Fire. The film contained wonderful performances with gentle humour and I walked out with lots to reflect on.
Firstly, the absurdity of the monarchy and their privileged lifestyle. Yet how insecure and meaningless their lives must feel at times. It is good that the republican issue is back on the agenda thanks to Parky in his Australia Day speech.
It is also a good look at leadership, at styles of leadership and at the majority who want to be led. Many in leadership are often unwilling to ask for help, or deny they need it, as any sign of weakness becomes a threat to their authority. It is all too often the nameless people behind the scenes propping up the leader. The leader who clings to power, doesn't delegate or lift those underneath them loses their real power - the faith and belief of those they lead.
Lastly, the King's stutter brought me to reflect on myself in my earlier years at school and the few years following. I was very shy, found it difficult in groups of people yet loved to hide in a large crowd, tried to often act melancholic to stop people talking to me and felt more lonely with people than when alone. When I left school I just felt I was too shy to go to Teacher's College and it was even suggested that I go to Toastmasters to raise my confidence. It was not until I started working in bottle shops and pubs that I began to come out of my shell more and started to gain confidence to speak more in public.
I then began to have irregular classic migraines where I couldn't think of the names of words of what I was thinking of. Once I began teaching I would often get the initial symptoms of one a migraine. I had to see a neurologist who made me hyperventilate which brought on these symptoms. He helped me realise that when I get in nervous situations I stop breathing properly. Ever since, I have just focused on breathing and haven't had a problem when speaking in public (many people probably still wished I did and would shut up.) Job interviews, however, are another matter altogether.
Firstly, the absurdity of the monarchy and their privileged lifestyle. Yet how insecure and meaningless their lives must feel at times. It is good that the republican issue is back on the agenda thanks to Parky in his Australia Day speech.
It is also a good look at leadership, at styles of leadership and at the majority who want to be led. Many in leadership are often unwilling to ask for help, or deny they need it, as any sign of weakness becomes a threat to their authority. It is all too often the nameless people behind the scenes propping up the leader. The leader who clings to power, doesn't delegate or lift those underneath them loses their real power - the faith and belief of those they lead.
Lastly, the King's stutter brought me to reflect on myself in my earlier years at school and the few years following. I was very shy, found it difficult in groups of people yet loved to hide in a large crowd, tried to often act melancholic to stop people talking to me and felt more lonely with people than when alone. When I left school I just felt I was too shy to go to Teacher's College and it was even suggested that I go to Toastmasters to raise my confidence. It was not until I started working in bottle shops and pubs that I began to come out of my shell more and started to gain confidence to speak more in public.
I then began to have irregular classic migraines where I couldn't think of the names of words of what I was thinking of. Once I began teaching I would often get the initial symptoms of one a migraine. I had to see a neurologist who made me hyperventilate which brought on these symptoms. He helped me realise that when I get in nervous situations I stop breathing properly. Ever since, I have just focused on breathing and haven't had a problem when speaking in public (many people probably still wished I did and would shut up.) Job interviews, however, are another matter altogether.
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
A Lone Nut
I hope that I won't remain a Lone Nut and that the first follower will inspire a movement.
Such visions of grandeur!
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