WK1 Leadership Post: Leadership role Model

I thought about the different leaders that were evolved in my life and the different leadership styles of each. I worked in the construction field for about 20 years before starting to teaching. I came across several different types of leaders in construction. Some of the leaders I liked but most I did not care for their style. I am more of the people oriented and caring for others type leader. I can be and have been hard nosed when needed but I believe in building working relationships with people to get the maximum effort.

The leader I respect the most and would want to follow would be Jay Williams my former boss and CTAE director. His leadership style covers a wide range of qualities. He led our department through some of the most difficult and challenging economic times. He communicates to his people their worth and how good a job they are doing. He is truly caring and very supportive of his staff. His favorite saying “My office is always open stop by anytime.” His office is always open making it easy for his staff or students to stop by and talk. The last few years were the most difficult times for our school system. The staff in my department has been cut by about a third. When Mr. Williams needed to tell the hard truth he would. I know it was difficult but he withstood and embraced the changing times and led our department through the difficult days.

The school board finally saw the leadership skills that Mr. Williams had and he was promoted to principle at another of our county high schools. He will be truly missed but his leadership style has made a lasting impression. Mr. Williams is my leadership role model.

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