6: Leadership...Mrs. Gillmore's Perspective

"A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way," says John C. Maxwell.  Some might call this servant leadership since this type of leadership is not just about barking out the orders and overseeing but digging in and working with those in the trenches.  Therefore, the best leaders lead by example.

The leaders I respect the most display the following:  honesty, humility, and genuineness, why at the same time being innovative (ever-learning) and loyal.  In my 28 years in education, I have worked for all kinds of leaders; some I respected; some I did not. 

My first superintendent was this very type of leader.  He set the bar high.

In Julius Caesar, the Soothsayer, while many may not construe him as a mighty leader not, does demonstrate the characteristics listed above.  This character...

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