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Relationships Accountability You Empowerment Rejuvenate People in your organization are your biggest agents of change. They can make or break your district / business and if you want to see the growth you must value, educate and empower your human capital. The people are important because they are the ones who will be carrying out the plans set forth by leaders and administration to better the school. It is people, not programs that make something happen in a district. We can throw money at different systems, technology and curriculum, but if the people who deliver it are not quality then your changes are doomed to fail. Relationships are vital to the success of any business. Relationships between leaders, managers, stakeholders, staff, and community,will help you to improve your culture and brand. Employees and clients/customers must feel they are cared for and loved. The culture must be one of camaraderie and a focused shared vision. The team must have a relationship that allows for honest, constructive criticism, and growth that comes from a positive culture. Accountability is important because we must all be willing to put forth the positive attitude and effort it is going to take to improve the business and brand. We have to all be in it together, and work as one. Everyone must be held accountable, as we all play a role in the success of the organization. Everyone has room to grow and improve, and this needs to be embraced. You, as the CEO or leader, must be willing to make changes for the betterment of the business, employees, and customers even if it will bring about some turmoil. You have to be willing to stand up and be strong during the winds of change. You have to try new things, and be prepared to go through the process with others who might struggle and need a lot of support. You have to realize there is room for everyone to improve, and learn to read the team, so you can learn how to best lead. Empowerment plays a key role in businesses flourishing. The entire facility must feel empowered and know that they are part of the improvement process. Getting people to buy in on the mission, vision and goals you can set a tone for all to succeed. It is about leading with heart and not micromanaging. You are giving them the authority to do what is needed to make decisions to help meet the goals. This way every person becomes an agent of change. Rejuvenation is a process that should come when the growth happens. We have to celebrate and feel the power and joy in rejuvenation. Celebrate the wins, the people and take the time to enjoy the process. You have to take the time to honor the hard work of those who are focused on improving the school. Rejuvenate their spirit and their effort, and reap the benefits in a positive climate.
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Quality leadership is vital in any organization because a great leader can help people to flourish, and become who they were created to be. Leadership is not always easy, and that is why leading with your heart and your head are so important. The term servant leadership is thrown around in the world of education and business today. However, we have all experienced leaders who speak these ideals, but truly do not live by the servant mindset. It is not called servant leadership when your people are fearful of losing their jobs, and their livelihood. When your team is not able to be honest, and forthcoming in concerns and questions for fear of looking like a toxic cloud or being deemed inept. Sometimes leaders must realize their team members need more training, need resources or just want a chance to be heard. They need an opportunity to share information without being destroyed by the wrath of anger hidden beneath paperwork. This type of leadership is called tyranny. Tyrannical leadership is where fear mongering, and control are the reigning principles of the leader. The tyrant leader is about ownership, accountability for others but not for self, and thrives on control. Tyrannical leadership is not about empowering and growing your people. A tyrannical leader loves the spotlight to be on him or herself, and wants the positive attention to be on "his or her success." A powerful leader models expectations, holds himself or herself accountable, and is willing to push through the darkest moments in the trenches with the team. A true leader knows it is okay to say, " I do not know, " but is resourceful enough to seek advice and work together with the team to find a solution. A leader does not sit behind a desk and order individuals to do their jobs. Instead a leader is present, visible, makes connections to the staff, and is available to help problem solve and work through adversity. We, at North Star, believe a leader needs to be a great listener, loving, compassionate, resourceful, passionate about your industry and is excited to see his or her people grow. You also have to be willing to stand up for your ideals and beliefs, and not allow your morals to be compromised during challenging situations. A leader guides, teaches, and reteaches when necessary. A great leader has tough conversations and holds individuals, including themselves, accountable. A leader must be bold enough to take risks, courageous enough to admit his or her mistakes, gracious enough to forgive, and loving enough to support their team daily. The world is evolving, and new global opportunities are arising everyday. Our population is more connected than ever before. Although change is happening in the world around us, the institution of learning is not moving quick enough. The focus of differentiation and 21st Century learning is the buzz in the educational world. Yet, our students and staff are still being trained in the same environment as their parents and grandparents were taught. However, these students are growing up in a world, which does not operate the same as it once did.
During the 13th century the classroom idea began to form and so did the idea that there should be a row of desks facing the “sage on the stage.” Even though, educational facilities are trying to move towards more student-centered learning, we are still confining the creativity of our students inside the walls of yesterday. 21st Century is not just about using technology it is about changing the entire structure of the education system. The principle of 21st Century Learning is based on a global mindset where collaboration, resourcefulness, ingenuity and problem solving are more important than ever before. However, this is a terrifying change that pushes people to their limits. The idea that school is a place you must go to learn is becoming a challenged view. We cannot keep telling individuals to think outside the box and keep them contained in one because we are fearful of losing the control so many educators feel they need to have in a classroom. It is not about control it is about learning to live, work and communicate in their world not the world we once knew. However, the biggest challenge in creating an educational culture with these kinds of change, is finding time and resources to give teachers an opportunity to be students in their own classrooms. We, at North Star Potential are changing the culture of learning through relationship building, exploration of human potential, and the addition of coaching. We embrace our mission to help foster an enriching environment for all clients to reach their highest potential and flourish. Our leadership aims to get the right people on the bus, and in the right seats. According to Collins, (2001), “The good to great companies did not churn more, they churn better.” Allow us to help your company to churn better and change the way you view training and education. |
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