Excellence Begins With You

Are you ready to lead excellence? Excellence in education begins with you as a leader. As a leader, you set the vision and strategy for excellence and hold the power to change the lives of staff and students through your decisions. Before embarking on such an expedition, have you examined and prepared yourself?

You cannot lead excellence for others without first demonstrating excellence in your own board leadership and personal character. This week, evaluate yourself, your interactions, and your contributions to key decisions and priorities.

1. Do you demonstrate positive and respectful behaviors and attitudes to your board colleagues, leaders, and staff members? Do you make a positive or negative impact on the lives of those you serve alongside?

2. What actions can you take to enhance strong working relationships and demonstrate a high standard of character?

3. Are you adding value to decision-making processes through your own preparation, insight, recommendations, and guidance?

4. What actions can you take to increase the value of your contributions to the work of your board?