Collective Leadership

05/03/2016

I am always doing that which I cannot do, in order that I may learn how to do it.
Pablo Picasso

"Collective leadership is a group of people working together toward a shared goal. Collective leadership goes above and beyond working as a team; it entails working as a system." This is the observation of Monica Brinkerhoff, Albert Murrieta, and Cassandra O'Neil in their article "Collective Leadership: Activating the Gifts of Your Team", in the Beginnings Workshop article collection, "Leadership".

"In our field we can feel isolated and overwhelmed by the pressure to get everything accomplished on our own. We are drawn to early childhood care and education because we want to help others and make a difference in the lives of children, but we can't do it alone. Opening your eyes to the possibilities of what you can accomplish with others can be liberating. There is power in the realization that not only do you have people to help you, but that you have a responsibility to recognize and build the strengths and leadership of others in the field. Your impact will be much greater when you work in partnership with those around you, inspiring and empowering their contributions in actualizing your shared goals."

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