tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5931834670826653533.post3428272564617288061..comments2024-03-29T07:39:48.764-04:00Comments on A Principal's Reflections: A Title Doesn't Make You a LeaderEric Sheningerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13733305358794643322noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5931834670826653533.post-88378823153147110102015-09-19T17:32:40.489-04:002015-09-19T17:32:40.489-04:00Often people are put into leadership positions wit...Often people are put into leadership positions without any support or guidance. I think this is especially true with principals. We become leaders by developing a vision, collaborating and sharing with other professionals, being in the trenches, having a growth mindset and always looking to innovate (to name a few). Thanks for the great post Eric!Joël McLeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08373039783017515422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5931834670826653533.post-61226607062464776812015-07-31T17:04:57.086-04:002015-07-31T17:04:57.086-04:00Eric, please pardon my delayed response. Is it the...Eric, please pardon my delayed response. Is it the truth that there are four seasons within a year, or is that in the eyes of the beholder? Is it also the truth that the earth was always round, even though such truth was not initially known to us. It is within our understanding, we were unaware of this fact. The truth, whether known or unknown, has always been and will always be the truth. The truth is unchangeable and everlasting.HealthTechiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02403223898077678725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5931834670826653533.post-19019207615555644942015-06-19T13:09:01.314-04:002015-06-19T13:09:01.314-04:00Very interesting perspective, but don't you th...Very interesting perspective, but don't you think truth is in the eye of the beholder?Eric Sheningerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13733305358794643322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5931834670826653533.post-16489925073432385762015-06-19T13:07:50.426-04:002015-06-19T13:07:50.426-04:00I will check it out.I will check it out.Eric Sheningerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13733305358794643322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5931834670826653533.post-70487159603241601752015-06-18T13:27:42.829-04:002015-06-18T13:27:42.829-04:00Eric, bravo on another awesome post--"A title...Eric, bravo on another awesome post--"A title doesn't make you a leader." It is refreshing! <br /><br />But, I disagree with your 5/14/15 at 1:12 p.m. comment regarding "we change the truth..." The Truth is unchangeable! The problem with humanity is that it has been trying to change the truth, of course unsuccessfully, to reflect its reality when humanity should be changing its reality to reflect the truth. The only way to any meaningful progress in life is for humanity to align itself with the truth. As the saying goes, “the truth shall set us free.”<br /><br />Effective change in education calls for authentic and transparent leaders whose ideas and actions are rooted in integrity. This type of leadership should be the norm, not the exception.HealthTechiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02403223898077678725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5931834670826653533.post-68941839906590570652015-06-18T02:50:07.925-04:002015-06-18T02:50:07.925-04:00There's a wonderful slim book called You Don&#...There's a wonderful slim book called You Don't Need a Title to Be a Leader by Mark Sanborn that focuses on this topic. I highly recommend it! We need this message to get out to educators. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09827691848016471114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5931834670826653533.post-91545399278330125922015-05-24T11:12:16.256-04:002015-05-24T11:12:16.256-04:00It seems that you are well on your way to being on...It seems that you are well on your way to being one amazing leader Dennita.Eric Sheningerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13733305358794643322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5931834670826653533.post-86545179643701968872015-05-24T02:55:25.721-04:002015-05-24T02:55:25.721-04:00Excellent and thought provoking article, Eric. I h...Excellent and thought provoking article, Eric. I had to re read, "Everyone has the capacity to be a leader through his/her determination to be better for the greater common good. Leaders choose to become so and are ultimately defined by his/her resolve to initiate change in the face of adversity." Leadership starts with me. Every aspect of my day, every conversation, every life I touch, every email I send, every approach to a problem, every bit of my attitude defines the leader inside of me. I need to be more cognizant of practicing what I teach. I tell students every day that test taking strategies begin today, not the day of the test. We must practice our craft in order to be excellent at what we do. The same with leadership. We must practice everyday being good communicators, listeners, solution oriented, and develop the attitude that inspires change within ourselves now, not later. I am guilty of being annoyed with the absence of disaggregating data during PLC as I am the only member who plans data driven lessons. Often, I have thought that if I were the AP, the PLC would support best practices. True, but I also need to lead by example. Instead of keeping my data driven lessons to myself, I need to find another teacher - any teacher - who might be interested and share the process by which I effectively plan and teach. That's how change occurs - one person at a time. Thank you forvthis WOW moment! <br />Dennita MiskimenAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14148384540114942766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5931834670826653533.post-22137020714477503842015-05-14T13:15:21.041-04:002015-05-14T13:15:21.041-04:00I hope you enjoyed yesterday Julie.I hope you enjoyed yesterday Julie.Eric Sheningerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13733305358794643322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5931834670826653533.post-68942313184024349902015-05-14T13:13:19.080-04:002015-05-14T13:13:19.080-04:00I forgot to mention this was well - MODEL SHARE MO...I forgot to mention this was well - MODEL SHARE MODEL SHARE....Eric Sheningerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13733305358794643322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5931834670826653533.post-17107873060168556042015-05-14T13:12:27.109-04:002015-05-14T13:12:27.109-04:00We change the truth by being the change we wish to...We change the truth by being the change we wish to see in education. This requires any educator to take action to improve teaching, learning, and leadership in ways that benefit students growing up in a digital world. Eric Sheningerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13733305358794643322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5931834670826653533.post-56899704946176607372015-05-10T15:46:28.688-04:002015-05-10T15:46:28.688-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03257976241254584116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5931834670826653533.post-55571500223448558132015-05-08T21:10:10.366-04:002015-05-08T21:10:10.366-04:00Excellent article. I am very proud to have learned...Excellent article. I am very proud to have learned from really great principals who were great leaders and even a few of the ones who were not. Now, as I try to mentor new teachers I bring an attitude of helpfulness, sans the title and authority because I want to inspire new teachers to love and stick with the profession...feeling very encouraged by this post!Jarvis N Mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14469357548674696890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5931834670826653533.post-58212168438397082322015-05-08T21:09:41.693-04:002015-05-08T21:09:41.693-04:00Excellent article. I am very proud to have learned...Excellent article. I am very proud to have learned from really great principals who were great leaders and even a few of the ones who were not. Now, as I try to mentor new teachers I bring an attitude of helpfulness, sans the title and authority because I want to inspire new teachers to love and stick with the profession...feeling very encouraged by this post!Jarvis N Mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14469357548674696890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5931834670826653533.post-59963033665863897432015-05-07T10:30:28.660-04:002015-05-07T10:30:28.660-04:00Hi Eric! Your article really resonated with me as ...Hi Eric! Your article really resonated with me as well as pushed me! I agree firmly that a "title doesn't automatically anoint one as a leader." I myself have always felt like more of an excellent follower and perhaps more a servant leader or leader by my example! I am a not as confident with my ability to promote change or action in others, so you've also challenged me to be more proactive! <br />BTW - I am looking forward to hearing you speak in person and inspire other school leaders next week at NCDPI's PD for School Leaders! #DSTTech Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05837224443852302347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5931834670826653533.post-45154788313598241942015-05-07T08:38:42.976-04:002015-05-07T08:38:42.976-04:00Thank you! Finally, someone else sees what I'v...Thank you! Finally, someone else sees what I've seen for too long. Thank you for putting this out there Eric!<br /><br />Now I ask, how do we change this truth?Christopher J. Nesihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15314389896145577550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5931834670826653533.post-55380845901069702742015-05-06T22:45:31.651-04:002015-05-06T22:45:31.651-04:00It is very nice to hear you talk about what a lead...It is very nice to hear you talk about what a leader should be and the fact that there are many leaders that lead each and everyday. I just hope that the ones who have title but do nothing do not get in the way those leading.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09910109024255346846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5931834670826653533.post-9098259010293191352015-05-06T02:02:40.467-04:002015-05-06T02:02:40.467-04:00I appreciate you sharing your own development as y...I appreciate you sharing your own development as you have moved into your new role. You make a great point. Most leaders never get titles because they are willing to do what others are not, and they get around roadblocks by not asking for permission -they just do what needs to be done.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15407759625648670612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5931834670826653533.post-78589646579198972502015-05-04T15:27:16.506-04:002015-05-04T15:27:16.506-04:00I think this is a topic that deserves to be talked...I think this is a topic that deserves to be talked about in much greater detail, and shared as widely as possible. I have been thinking about this quite a bit lately, and it has been a sticking point for me in my district. I believe the mindset that titles and degrees define the voices we "should listen to" is more pervasive than we might like to first admit. <br /><br />Thanks for your post, Eric. It's an important topic.Devinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12790558061750131015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5931834670826653533.post-82053981520089262532015-05-03T10:20:31.508-04:002015-05-03T10:20:31.508-04:00Please keep propelling this message about true lea...Please keep propelling this message about true leadership. People need it to be the "new normal". Thank you.@msdayvthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11440000043147961598noreply@blogger.com