Education Consultant

Organizations must have both leaders and managers to operate effectively. Sometimes, you can find both qualities in one person. Effective leaders are always good managers. However, effective managers are not necessarily good leaders. So, what is the difference?  There are many principles that shape a leader and becomes the cornerstone of how that leader operate within the organization; Values Principles: • Integrity – a leaders results is in direct proportion to the level of trust earned within the organization • Responsibility - leaders must hold everyone accountable for their actions including himself/herself if you want results • Commitment – Not only do leaders need to be committed, but they must hire and develop talented, committed people to obtain results • Vision - leaders must have a clear vision, with a convincing reason for others to embrace that vision Synergy Principles: • Communication – to obtain results, followers must understand t...

January allows educators to begin anew. This is the beginning of a new semester.  Ask yourself, “What is the difference in a problem and a dilemma?” Remember, a problem can be solved when the appropriate strategies are implemented. However, a dilemma is an ongoing issue. As leaders you will always have issues, those are your day-to-day struggles. Make the conscious decision to separate the problems from the dilemmas as you move into the New Year. It will make your life so much easier.  Strategic Planning is an important element in planning solutions to the problems that arise in your organization. Effective leaders have their eye on the pulse of the organization. They are able to recognize problems before they become urgent and they develop and apply appropriate solutions.