Developing effective leadership skills and competencies are increasingly found in many books due to the desperate need for aspiring leaders, as well as, educational reform. Reform inherently requires an effective leader with strong leadership skills. Our society is also calling upon great leaders to help in many crisis situations. I think it is more than obvious to say that effective leadership is greatly needed in many systems in our society! With that being said, I believe that learning to be an effective leader requires more than the research based knowledge found from reading a book; it requires intense reflection, practical application, and ultimately change. In addition...
I have found myself being challenged greatly this semester and have questioned much of what I have endured. In the end, I trust it is a purposeful lesson in which I will learn much more than anticipated. In what I describe as a crazy cycle that I have been on, I have learned a great deal about being an effective leader. One of the greatest gifts I have learned this semester is to be patient. When there are things we have to face, what other choice do we have but to endure them for the long haul, even if it requires intense patience! In addition, I have learned better time management. And lastly, I feel that I have been more open to give of myself freely. I have embraced living everyday to its fullest! I did not learn these skills from my readings, but from being faced with difficulty. I call these lessons "Lessons From God". In thinking lately about my growth and change, I believe that some of it has been from our readings, how could that not impact me at some level. However, my greatest learning and change has come from God.
“These things I have spoken unto you, that in me you might have peace. In the world you shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.” John 16:33
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Amber, God does work in mysterious ways. I just posted my blog and then read yours. It is definitely a time of learning. I'm working on the time management. The best made plans get interrupted with staff conflict, new student (spending all day making plans for his special needs), and whatever else come our way. God will see us through by the strength and guidance of his Spirit.
ReplyDeleteAmber, you inspire me. That is an excellent post. God has a plan for each of us, we just have to get in the "Word" and follow His lead. Thanks for you insight.
ReplyDeleteWow! I just got finished responding to Traci's post and I left her the same verse that you just posted! It took my breath away when I read your post. We are on the same wavelength! :)
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ReplyDeleteLove the verse.
I have also been challenged this semester as I have had lots of people and things pulling me in many directions.
On many days, I have teachers asking me to help them with their "crisis" and I often ask them to slow down, reflect, and think it through. They usually solve the problem without any more help than my reminder that everything will work out. Wow, maybe I could use that advice on myself :)
It's a synthesis Amber...synthesis of learning!
ReplyDeleteAmber, this is so true. God will provide us with everyone of our needs; including the need to become strong effective leaders. Trust in the Lord with all of your heart and lean not upon you own understanding. In all ways acknowledge Him and He will direct your path. Proverbs 3:4-6.
ReplyDeleteI keep returning again and again to Psalm 46:10a: Be still and know that I am God.
ReplyDeleteAmber, you are absolutely right. The books expand our knowledge, but our real growth comes from challenge, relationships, and God's moving in our life. Over these next 3 years it will be amazing to see how much we all change. We'll have many opportunities to support each other through tough times and celebrate accomplishments. You are an important leader in our cohort. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteI'm reminded almost daily that life is about the big picture, the "long haul". The obstacles we face are there for our benefit, or maybe the benefit of others along the way.
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