Tuesday, November 19, 2013

Praxis - Leadership


L = Love; I work well with others and can show leadership in a friendly way. I need to work on offering my help in a leadership way instead of waiting for others to ask.

E = Energy; I try to start and end the day on an energetic note. I volunteer for a lot of things and help out wherever I can. Sometimes I get overwhelmed and can feel drained.

A = Audacity; being bold; when I am in a meeting, I'm not afraid to speak up and voice my opinion. At times, if I am in an unfamiliar situation, I can be more quiet and not offer my insight even if I have an idea.

P = Proof; I prove my leadership by actually doing it. I am an example for the other teacher that I share a classroom with. I also get done what needs to be done. I can be a little critical of others if they are not pulling their share of the load.

Example:
I am the head of my department and co-lead quarterly department PLC meetings. In those meetings, there are some very strong male voices that have been overbearing on the meetings. I have been working on being a stronger voice in the meetings  by offering my input frequently. I bring good ideas to the meeting and make sure we stay on task and follow the agenda.



3 comments:

  1. I would imagine in the field of technology there are a lot of men. Out of all of the women out there, you would be a great voice to be heard. You are a wonderful person and teacher - such a great leader for your school and department!

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  2. I am so impressed by your background with the Air Force and applying your knowledge now in a public schol setting. You just have to keep plowing ahead because the young students, especially girls, can benefit by your leadership and trailblazing history.

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  3. Hensley, Michael

    I love your "I prove my leadership by actually doing it." There is nothing better than putting shoe leather on a great idea. Some merely talk while others do. I had you pegged as a do-er from day one!

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