Today, Val Iwashita, former Headmaster of ‘Iolani School and Ruth Fletcher, Academy Dean at Punahou School reflected on their principles of a good leader. The following are some of my favorite nuggets from their sharing:
Great leaders…
- understand that it’s more difficult to teach someone how to fish than to give a fish
- consciously know that everything we do, decisions we make as leaders add values to our leadership
- build trust that come from honesty, authenticity, walking the talk
- respect the institution and people they are associated with in that institution
- have drive, passion, work ethic to the institution
- look to the future – the higher you are in the hierarchy, the harder you must look into the future
TED Talk by Roselinde Torres – “What makes a great leader?” pre-reflection
- Where are you looking to anticipate change? – What are you choosing to do?
- What is the diversity of measure of your network? Who are you spending time with?
- Are you courageous enough to abandon the past? – “Great leaders dare to be different.”
Reflections:
- List 5 activities that you done regularly that you commit time to do within the organization or personally? Choices you make personally or professionally
- List 5 people that you regularly spend time with and why?
- One life goal professional or personal after finishing the doctorate?
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