Module 9 Activity 7 - Role of the Leader

As leaders, we have ideas of where we want to take our various organizations but sometimes do not know which roads to take in order to get there.  Realizing this, leaders surround themselves with individuals who share their vision for the organization.  Leadership is challenging and causes first the building of trust to make persons follow you. There are several dimensions to leadership.  Leaders lead by example, set goals, provide requisite resources to get the job done, is passionate about what he/she does, coaches, sets standards and delegates responsiblities.  Most of all, they are visionary and put plans in place to embrace the changes which will come in education.  How the change is managed depends on how you lead yourself and lead others to succeed.