Navigating the Bumps of Leadership
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“Smart Growth for New Leaders” by Elaine Margarita Mendez (Jan. 2021) has a targeted audience of new leaders. However, this school year has been full of bumps that have left even some of the most veteran leaders feeling like novices.
Mendez shares four strategies that supported her growth as a new assistant principal.
Find a critical friend to act as your thought-partner and greatest cheerleader.
Give yourself the gifts of “wait time” when faced with a tough choice and a journal to reflect on how you arrived at the decision.
Embrace and learn from your mistakes.
Trust your instincts and lead with your heart. That’s where your “why” resides.
Indeed, whether you are literally a first-year administrator – or it just feels as if you are – these practices are golden self-investments. We invite you to read the entire article for more insights.
Mendez, E. M. (2021, January 22). Smart growth for new school leaders. Retrieved March 31, 2021, from https://www.edutopia.org/article/smart-growth-new-school-leaders