Leadership and The Beginning of Class

Entry 1:


What is a leader? 
This is a question that is asked over and over again
I believe you have to lead with respect. I don't want to do something if my leader has not done it, or will not do it with me. Venture forth with your team, and they will exceed goals.


The following are the six leadership styles Goleman identified
1. Coercive—the leader demands compliance. (“Do what I tell you.”) 2. Authoritative—the leader mobilizes people toward a vision. (Come with me.”) 3. Affiliative—the leader creates harmony and builds emotional bonds. (“People come first.”) 4. Democratic—the leader forges consensus through participation. (“What do you think?”) 5. Pacesetting—the leader sets high standards for performance. (“Do as I do, now.”) 6. Coaching—the leader develops people for the future. (“Try this.”)

Leadership....the basis of this class, It's in the title for goodness sake.
I look forward to realizing what kind of leader I am, and what kind of leader I will be in the future

Entry 2:

Type 1: The Reformer 4 Type 2: The Helper 4 Type 3: The Achiever 6 Type 4: The Individualist 2 Type 5: The Investigator 1 Type 6: The Loyalist 7 Type 7: The Enthusiast 6 Type 8: The Challenger 3 Type 9: The Peacemaker   3

This personality test was so interesting to me. It made me really think about myself and, if how I see myself is how others see me. Am I a true 6, or my 3 or 7 runners up? I have buy-in for this as well, and I know this will help in the future classrom and administrative setting. What was said about having a certain climate in the building, and knowing how to regulate what is "needed" to run smoothly really resonated with me. I aspire to use this in my classroom with students, and with teachers in the future.