Philosophy Statement on Leadership I believe that students are the center of our work and we, the staff, faculty, and administration, are here to facilitate, educate, and advise students to learn effectively and efficiently that will afford them the opportunity to grow professionally and personally so they can and will reach their full potential. Leadership is about influencing people by providing purpose, direction, opportunity, and motivation. It should focus on operating and improving to accomplish the mission and vision of the organization. I believe that a leader must be sincere in her intentions, transparent in her motives, deliberate in her actions, and collaborative in her decisions. She should exude an inspiring, participatory, and transformational leadership style that facilitates communication and encourages innovation and results. As a leader at a university, it is important to engage faculty, staff, and students by embracing them as stakeholders, promoting collegiality through an open door policy, and building consensus on issues facing the college, university, profession, and education.
I strive to maintain a high level of integrity in all aspects of my life and therefore expect it from others. I feel that integrity leads to transparency and transparency builds credibility. Transparency allows for more efficient and tactical decision making because it removes the perception of “hidden agendas” and “unfair practices” from the situation. Having integrity,
1. My definition of leadership is having someone that is willing to put personal desires aside in order to help a team reach a common goal. No matter how hard and frustrating goals, projects and missions will become, a true leader will do everything in their power to help lift up, challenge and motivate a group to reach the final end product. Leaders that have had great influence on me have included, General George Washington, Sir Edmund Hillary, Sir Ernest Shackleton, Captain Richard Winters (Easy
A supervisor once sat with me as we went over my annual performance evaluation and he said to me “not only do you have the qualities of a leader, but you also have charisma, Donna, and I don’t see that in people too often”. Honestly, at the time, I didn’t even know what that meant. Not only did I not know what charisma meant but I had no idea what that statement meant or should mean to me. Those words stuck with me though and I often wondered what he really meant and sometimes still do. However
Leadership Philosophy Statement
Ten years ago, I was employed with my local school district a school secretary at one of the district elementary schools. On a Friday afternoon in mid-April as I prepared to complete my weeks work, my administrator called me into her office. The administrator explained that due to a cut in funding, the district issued a list of individual that would be let go at the conclusion of the school year. The individuals on the list would be allowed to interview at other
Statement of Administrative Philosophy
It is in looking back that we can see the future; SANKOFA. This African symbol derived from the Akan Tribe in Ghana best describes my Administrative Philosophy. Translated, the word and the symbol mean, “it is not taboo to fetch what is at risk of being left behind.” (Carter G. Center for Education). Therefore, It is upon this strong belief that I stand unwavering in experiences, leadership, management style and values. Specifically, the genesis of my statement
Nursing Innovation and Leadership: A Personal Philosophy
To embrace the person that you are, in a time and place where everyone seems to be telling you that you should be everything but the person that you are, is a daunting but worthwhile challenge. I believe that it is in the acceptance of our true selves, imperfections and all, that we gain the ability to view others through a lens colored with compassion and acceptance. It is then that we can become a leader who is self-aware and emotionally
Eleanor Roosevelt once stated that “One’s philosophy is not best expressed in words; it is expressed in the choices one makes…and the choices we make are ultimately our responsibility”. Roosevelt’s statement accurately reflects how others view the personal management philosophies adopted by leaders and management personnel. What is remembered is not what individuals say, but what they do. Ideas and philosophical outlooks on life and management can have significant impacts on the lives of others
Introduction
Philosophy is a theory or attitude held by a person or organization that acts as a guiding principle for behavior. Each of these philosophical elements require thought and development time. A leadership philosophy is the way we see ourselves as leaders and this philosophy guides our actions, behaviors and thoughts. Moreover, leadership philosophies can change as you grow to understand yourself within the context of leading. Why is a leadership philosophy necessary? Three reasons to develop
Eleanor Roosevelt once stated that “One’s philosophy is not best expressed in words; it is expressed in the choices one makes…and the choices we make are ultimately our responsibility”. Roosevelt’s statement accurately reflects how others view the personal management philosophies adopted by leaders and management personnel. What is remembered is not what individuals say, but what they do. Ideas and philosophical outlooks on life and management can have significant impacts on the lives of others
Personal growth is the most important factor of my development plan at my current stage in life. Due to the increased competitive nature of young up and comers I feel that I may be limited for opportunities and advancement. Creating an in-depth leadership development plan will assist me in building up on my leadership skills and abilities. Although this leadership development plan is only a guideline, the real learning process is an ongoing journey. It’s a mark of respect and fairness to include
mission or vision statement, it is imperative to know what you stand for personally. This is what leadership expert Bill George has opined is discovering one’s “true north ” and it revolves around the topic of authenticity. It is also echoed in One Piece of Paper; “Leading yourself: what motivates you and what are your rules of personal conduct?” The value of authentic leadership is something I learned from a prior commanding officer with whom I conducted the leadership interview. My goal was to understand