Create conditions for your success and the success of those you serve… You’re an emerging, established, or senior leader who just assumed a new leadership position. Congratulations!
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Create conditions for your success and the success of those you serve… You’re an emerging, established, or senior leader who just assumed a new leadership position. Congratulations!
Confidence is the bedrock of effective leadership. Without it, others will struggle to place their trust in you. The truth is, those you lead often take their cues from your demeanor and actions. If you lack confidence in yourself, it becomes challenging for your team to have confidence in you and, by extension, in the mission you are guiding them toward.
Throughout my adult life, I have had the opportunity to be the first person of color and the first woman in several positions and organizations. While I am grateful and honored, my journey has not been easy.
As a newly appointed Administrator, I assumed responsibility for overseeing our specialized programs. I knew I needed to revamp them, which included rebranding and eliminating them. However, before implementing the new structure, I needed to develop a communications plan to ensure stakeholder buy-in.
As the leader of my school, my first responsibility was to cast the vision for the school. My goal was to build on our success by ensuring everyone saw themselves as a part of the vision. I met with every department to facilitate the process, including our food service and custodial teams.
Communication is the cornerstone of human achievement. It has allowed us to build lasting relationships, create monumental structures, and solve complex problems. Yet, communication is a double-edged sword; when handled poorly, it can lead to misunderstandings and conflict.
Your brand is a multifaceted reflection of who you are. It encompasses your character, reputation, values, how you dress, how you carry yourself, how you communicate, and how you treat others. It even extends to your choice of associates and social media avatars. It’s essential to understand that your brand is about who you are intrinsically, not merely about adopting the external trappings of success.
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