Kgm's Inspiration pyramid
The information below was not developed by me but provides inspiration for my work with children, parents, and staff.
WHY
INSPIRATIONWhat inspires you? And not just what, but in which form? Is it words, photos, paintings, people, acts of human kindness? Do you look for different types of inspiration for your work versus for your life?
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INDUSTRIOUSNESSI believe that enthusiasm transforms hard work into industriousness. Combining industriousness and enthusiasm creates an irreplaceable component of great leadership. These characteristics inspire others.
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POSITIVE INTERACTIONSI believe it is important to instill camaraderie, loyalty, and cooperation in collegial, student, and parent relationships. This creates a sincere bond between the leader and the stakeholders.
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HUMOR & LAUGHTERI believe in Coach Wooden's statement, “Work without joy is drudgery”. It is essential to laugh daily and to find joy the gifts that surround you.
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LIFE-LONG LEARNINGI believe in a lifelong, voluntary, and self-motivated pursuit of knowledge. Lifelong learning enhances social interactions, active citizenship and professional/personal development.
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INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIPI believe in creating a process of discovering effective strategies for supporting stakeholders (educators, parents, students, and community members) in their endeavor to become high quality instructors, mentors, coaches, and individuals.
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SHARED LEADERSHIPI believe the true nature of leadership is to support growth for everyone. This is accomplished when people are able to share their educational gifts with each other.
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ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENTI believe that high quality organizational management skills foster instructional improvement. It is imperative to hire effective teachers, place them in their most effective role(s), and create opportunities for every teacher to continuously improve their craft.
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QUALITY INSTRUCTIONI believe it is imperative to support educators in their efforts to meet the needs of students, build significant relationships, and provide rigorous and relevant educational opportunities to students.
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