Strength-Based Leadership And A Community Of Practice

Personal Leadership Blog, Part Two

I am learning so much about my personal leadership style and ways I can improve so that I can help others step into leadership roles and grow as future leaders.  Part of my classes have involved watching videos and reading about strength-based leadership and the ways it can support a community of practice.  By developing leaders from existing staff, teachers feel valued and are able to share their expertise.  When we share best teaching practices and techniques to refine instruction, the students are the ultimate benefactors of our learning and progress, which is the ultimate goal.  Better leaders make better instructors which results in stronger schools and communities. When our students see us taking on leadership roles, it inspires them to do the same.  When we give them the opportunity to take on leadership roles and be responsible for their learning, we create lifelong learners.  What a fantastic process we get to be a part of as professionals in a learning community!