Leading By Example - It’s More Powerful Than You Think
Last night we were at a Middle School awards ceremony. They were recognizing the students who achieved perfect scores on their state standards of learning exams in 2007. The ceremony was short and sweet, but oh so inspiring. Why? Because it was incredibly obvious that the principal of the school and his staff TRULY care about the kids, their achievements, and the power of leading by example.
I have been impressed with the professionalism of the principal and his staff since we first met them at orientation last year. They have got to be one of the most well spoken, organized, and caring groups of educators I have ever had the pleasure of meeting.
One of the principal’s primary messages for the kids and parents was about Leading by Example. Mr. B. noted that the students receiving awards last night were doing just that - leading by example. He also stressed to them the importance of not only leading by example academically, but also through personality, ethics, sports or where ever their talents lie.
The 8th grade students who received awards last night were 6th graders when the principal came to the school. In the fall, the school board awarded Mr. B. with 5 awards - all were for highest SOL scores in the county or Most Improved scores by subject. That is amazing. I am convinced that the students achieving the scores are motivated by the high quality of leadership they receive at all levels in the school.
After all the awards were presented and closing remarks were almost done, Mr. B. asked the students to thank their families by way of applause - all 127 students stood up and gave us a standing ovation. To me, that is just a touch of class, and is just another example of the high level of respect these kids are being taught.
Thank you Mr. B. and educators like yourself that take the time to truly care for the students you teach through leading by such good examples!
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