Article Link: http://exchangepress.com/article/journeys-in-leadership/5024232/
One thing I have learned over the years from wise mentors and colleagues is that leadership is an inside job. Our first and most important work is with ourselves. Until we work on our own misconceptions and heal our internal challenges, we won’t be very effective at leading others. Recently I had the chance to talk to three dynamic early childhood professionals about their experiences and discoveries over the course of their leadership journeys.
This is what Alison Maher had to say:
I have been a leader at Boulder Journey School in Boulder, Colorado, for over two decades. I have recently stepped into the position of executive director at the school, so it is valuable for me to reflect on my leadership style and how it has evolved.
As a young leader, I had many misunderstandings about my role. I feel fortunate that I have been given the time and freedom to experiment and collaborate with colleagues in order to develop an approach to leadership that is effective for myself and the school.
The most valuable lesson I have learned is to be a good listener. This is the only way I can adequately represent the many viewpoints of ...