Well.... our game did go MUCH better that last time. IT is clear now that we are social creatures and really need to get our social on to create change. So.... by that, Socialism should've worked better than it does.
Anyway.......
Since last class I have put some distance from classwork (NOT to be read as forgotten about) and starting doing some new things. Currently I am in a promotions consultant type position which makes for some interesting leadership/follower situations.
While I am helping with the promotions aspects (setting up online services, promotional items and eventually booking of events), there is another person working on the design aspect. So while two of us ultimately work for Renee, there is a lot of give and take.
We are both seen as experts in what we do, but we need to make sure that she is comfortable with the change. We also need to make sure that she is comfortable with our suggestions and ideas.
In many respects, it is what I would like to see a school learning environment to look like. There is plenty of talk and respect. We ultimately do what she asks but we don't feel like we can't state our opinions and thoughts. She is a natural healer / life guide to name a few of her talents and walks in different circles than I do. So even though I have different ideas and points of view.... it's been a very comfortable working situation.
So chapter 4 Adaptive Leadership is really appropriate. It's been a very fluid type of leadership and while I am thoughtful with my comments/suggestions, I don't feel the sword of Damocles hanging over my head.
As for Chapter 5, Motivational Leadership..... it's awesome. She is a very easy person to connect with and very positive. That has made this experience really enjoyable. She can give feedback and state her position with out coming off with the attitude of "I'm the boss."
This yet another one of my life experiences that will help me with future roles in leadership.
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First of all...congrats on the new position! It sounds like it is going well so far and I hope that continues!!
ReplyDeleteCommunication and respect should be found in a school, although they aren't always positive...and that's too bad. When communication is negative and there is no respect, the students' education is affected in a negative way. If communication is open and a two-way street, and respect for everyone is real and not fake, then everyone is happier and students' education is impacted positively. And everyone wins! But too bad life isn't that easy at times.
I'm sure your current leadership roles will do well with your new job, and hopefully new roles will arise.