S1 E21 Living Out Your Leadership Framework

School Leader Soundbites

Welcome to School Leader Soundbites, a podcast dedicated to empowering K-12 leaders with the latest insights and strategies in marketing and communications! Today, we're talking about Living Out Your Leadership Framework and all the things you need to be thinking about in your leadership framework.

What is Leadership Framework?
-When you were hired, you came in with an entry plan. You showed that you had a way you liked to operate.
-You shared your 'why' and how you led people in the past.
-Your core principles and how you want to show up, not only in person, but in your applications and your letters of interest.
-Make sure they are true and authentic to who you are.

What are the things a Superintendent/leader needs to have?
-We need to make sure we've got the skill set and are drawing from there in your process.
-Know how you best process information and what kind of learner you are.
-Ask others for input and consider your staff members' learning styles.
-Be approachable and be sure to let your team know how to best approach you or present information.
-Make sure to share what your values are.

Use the summer to reflect and gather feedback.
-Reflecting on your values helps you start the next school year with a game plan.
-Culture/climate surveys give great feedback about how well you are leading your staff members and things you can improve.
-If feedback is not part of your culture, figure out ways you can build feedback loops in.

Be reflective weekly, or more.
-Think about the services you're providing- are they moving the needle?
-Look at your Leadership Framework and make sure its embedded throughout your entry plan.
-Make sure to use the term Leadership Framework in your entry plan.
-Is your framework evident in your digital footprint?

I invite listeners to think about the different ways to formalize your leadership framework and how to communicate it to your staff. The ultimate goal is becoming a stronger and a more effective, optimized leader. If you want more info, please contact me or drop questions in the comments and be sure to share this episode with your colleagues! If you have any questions or suggestions for future topics, I'm here to listen. Thanks for tuning in to School Leader Soundbites.

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