What kind of leader am I can actually be a scary question to ask. We all like to think that we are good if not great leaders. But do others actually see us as we think we are. In my case I certainly hope they do.
I truly believe that I am a transformational leader. I believe in creating a team through building trust and relationships. I feel that as a leader it is my job to serve. I go about this by empowering our staff to find their passions, take risks and rise to achieve the best they can be. It is my job to support them, care for them and pick them up when they are down or make mistakes. I am their cheerleader.
I am excited about my work and I will go out of my way everyday to see that others are and can be successful. To me obstacles and challenges are opportunities to grow learn and experience success. Hard work is not an issue for me and I do my best to model the behaviors I expect from others. In terms of working with the students, staff and the community I believe in transparency. Continuous communication is essential and the fewer the secrets the better. Treating everyone with dignity and respect and being trust worthy are values I hold dear to my heart. I see myself as a visionary who is able to turn a vision into a reality.
I hope that this is the way that my colleagues see me as well.
Bill Schlacht
I agree that identifying what type of leadership you see in yourself is a scary question. I struggled with it when I first read it as well. But I am glad that you see yourself as a transformational leader that seems to have an interest in improvement and problem solving. Knowing that you have a leader that is willing to get their hands dirty while problem solving with you is a great feeling of support.
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