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My Perspective On Leadership And Leadership Development

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My perspective on leadership has grown tremendously since entering the UNCC school administration program. Educational leadership is continually evolving, requiring those who pursue it to have a fluid definition of the term leadership. My definition of leadership is constantly developing due to past experiences, self-reflection, and being surrounded by some of the best educational leaders in North Carolina. Participating in the self narrative and you at your best activities were vital catalysts to my evolving definition of leadership and how I view myself as a leader. I feel my initial definition — leadership is influence — still reflects my beliefs of what encompasses a great leader. What has evolved from that definition is the way I define influence. I have learned that how, and to what extent, I influence those around me is the true measurement of a great leader. In an effort to build upon my leadership development, which will always be an ongoing process, my response to the following topics will help provide clarity to my leadership platform.
How will I effect organizational leadership? To be an effective organizational leader, I must be the primary catalyst for positive relationships in my school. This requires the right attitude to establish strong social relationships. Peter G. Northouse, a leadership consultant and author, states that “Leaders who show sociability are friendly, outgoing, courteous, tactful, and diplomatic… Sociable leaders have good

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