tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2158157279489866895.post854223940192486260..comments2024-03-13T06:04:34.407-04:00Comments on The 21st Century Principal: Are You a True 21st Century Leader? Importance of Courage and CharacterJohn Robinson Ed.Dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14155145743617621924noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2158157279489866895.post-69315433480057539692012-07-23T11:47:58.189-04:002012-07-23T11:47:58.189-04:00This blew me away. My first reaction was that of ...This blew me away. My first reaction was that of Algot, above: isn't it important to follow the constitutionally elected leader? But then, there's doing whats right and that's what leaders do, and the key is yes, being willing to accept the consequences. Very thought provoking. Thank you.Cynthia Webbnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2158157279489866895.post-33740479474925348242012-07-08T17:45:28.005-04:002012-07-08T17:45:28.005-04:00Wow. That is a powerful story. I agree with your ...Wow. That is a powerful story. I agree with your comment that leadership is based on your personal core values. It's important then to know what they are!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08401667137308529743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2158157279489866895.post-84381001727124412452012-07-07T10:26:11.825-04:002012-07-07T10:26:11.825-04:00Thanks for the post! I find myself pondering leade...Thanks for the post! I find myself pondering leadership fairly often, even in my spare time as I watch strong leaders such as Captain Picard or Janeway on television. I have worked closely with several principals in the last few years. It's interesting to observe the different leadership styles and formulate my own opinion of leadership. I'm a firm believer that everyone has their own strengths and weaknesses. With that caveat, I have worked with "careerists," and they have the potential to severely undermine school culture. When a leader models behavior, you can expect it to become increasingly more the norm. I have also worked with leaders who are not careerists. Sadly, not for very long. They end up going elsewhere. In my personal quest to make sure that I am not a careerist, you can bet I have made sacrifices. Conformity and complacency are all too often rewarded.G. Marshallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00741403397228400358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2158157279489866895.post-42216387544078756252012-06-25T21:25:21.116-04:002012-06-25T21:25:21.116-04:00I do not see it the same way you do. Bottom line, ...I do not see it the same way you do. Bottom line, leadership is based in personal core values. When asked to go against those values, true leaders do what is right, granted in their own thinking. But, they also are true leaders in fearlessly accepting the consequences and fallout from what they've done. Thanks for the thoughtful comment.John Robinson Ed.Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14155145743617621924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2158157279489866895.post-64678086821577681252012-06-25T19:59:01.175-04:002012-06-25T19:59:01.175-04:00Wow, this is a challenging post. The term "ex...Wow, this is a challenging post. The term "expedient" immediately comes to mind. Follow the rules when it serves your purpose. Don't follow the rules if they are in your way.<br /><br />I realize that isn't your intention. It is NOT the point you made.<br /><br />Your comment system limited my input. The more extensive comment is at my own blog: <a href="http://www.runeman.org/cgi-bin/blosxom.cgi/2012/06/25#leadership-rules" rel="nofollow">http://www.runeman.org/cgi-bin/blosxom.cgi/2012/06/25#leadership-rules</a>Algot Runemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10564181695797916699noreply@blogger.com