Lesson #2 – Leadership is IMPORTANT
NBCS SCIL 2012 Leadership Framework
I find leadership a fascinating topic. If something typifies our 21st century world for me, it is the lack of leadership where and when it is needed. This is evident in micro and macro contexts – in countries, communities and schools. The issue is possibly that the media focuses way too much on political leadership and political leaders seem way too concerned with media image and re-election processes, than creating good forward thinking policy. And too often communities operate through reaction, rather than inspired leadership. Or there is a failure to act or lead. What are we modelling to our kids?
Reflect
Can you name the four or five leaders whom you most admire? What makes them stand out? How do they lead?