I wish you the best as you continue to grow your leadership abilities! Note: The entire basis for the philosophy of leadership of this course is taken from Mt.20:20-28. I would love a copy of the PDF. How Leadership Influences Student Learning emphasizes that the most influential educational leaders remain the principal and superintendent, and that their leadership is inextricably linked to student performance. Developing an educational leadership philosophy statement provides an opportunity for individuals to reflect on their own leadership beliefs and activities. Enjoy the book and PDF! The fundamental purpose of schooling is student learning, and all children have the right to a quality education. niversit of estminster rs atalin Illes and artin athes eadership Trust and Communication. reply. Principal's Corner. reply. An ideal school consists of a community of learners whose main focus is student achievement. References: Berenson, C. & Kenny, N.A. This process also makes visible the many ways in which leadership is formally and informally enacted by individuals on our campus. Leadership Management: Principles, Models and Theories 311 1.6 Situation All situations are different. And, thank you for being a fan! •Distribute copies of Sanders’ book if the teacher wishes to use it. Let me know your thoughts. Establishing my own leadership philosophy has helped me understand my own principles, as well as the philosophy of other leaders. FAHN SAYTURN says: December 5, 2016 at 3:22 am Hi Jon, What a great article! The teacher needs to be very familiar with this text, and prepared to use it to show the key elements of Christian leadership. What business leaders will get from this report . TRUST - SO WHAT? LEADERSHIP, downloadable at Smallings’ web site free of charge, PDF or Word format. What you do in one situation will not always work in another. Odds are good you already understand this. Accordingly, in my Leadership Philosophy Version 2.0, I still believe that development of a shared vision is critical to good leadership, but recognize it will be a difficult and possibly messy process. A strong leadership philosophy is key to successfully running a team, organization, or business. Dr Katalin Illes - Principal Lecturer in Leadership and Development, Westminster Business School, University of Westminster. Another tenet of my first leadership philosophy was follower empowerment. 7. (2016). I hope you find it helpful, too. I have sent the PDF of Developing a Leadership Philosophy to you. You must use your judgment to decide the best course of action and the leadership style needed for each situation. Jon. Welcome; Philosophy of Education; Professional Biography; Woerner Elementary School; In today’s society, education is a top priority. When your leadership style is rooted in a strong set of values and principles, you’ll remain committed to your goals, and you’ll be more likely to motivate and inspire your employees on a regular basis.