Leaders Mentor Other Leaders
Leaders must be generous in their actions by making a big difference in the lives of the teachers around them. As an educational leader, you will be evaluated not just by test scores and student outcomes but also by the number of teachers you assist in becoming leaders in their capacity. These leaders become like family to you, a testimonial to your leadership abilities.
Improving the lives of teachers in your life also entails assisting them in becoming better humans. Encourage others to reach their full potential, both professionally and personally, and help them to learn from your successes and failures. Teach them that ability and skills account for just 10% of excellent leadership; the remaining 90% is made up of leadership character. Putting people first, accepting responsibility, seeking knowledge, acting with bravery, and being hopeful are all characteristics of a leadership character. They will succeed in leadership and life if you assist them in developing these often elusive human qualities.
A Brief Anecdote
Let me tell you a story about what it implies to help individuals attain their full potential. An interview with the world’s finest and most renowned mountain climber was taken. He held the distinction of having climbed more mountains than any other person in history. “Which of your achievements are you most proud of?” the interviewer inquired. “I have assisted more individuals than anybody in history in reaching the summit of the world’s tallest mountains,” he said. His greatest success, after all, was not focused on himself but on all of the others he had assisted in achieving their ambitions.
