Taking on a new position

Yesterday I attended a leadership retreat at my school. This will be my first year being a grade chair and I have to be honest, I’ve been a bit nervous since my principal asked me to take the position. My nervousness comes from it only being my second year working on this particular grade level and I feel that there is so much more for me to learn before taking on this task, but as it is, the school year will start soon and there is no turning back. After attending the leadership retreat yesterday, I felt much more comfortable in knowing that I am equipped for the position. Yesterday, we discussed ways in which a person exhibits the character traits of a true leader. Some of the traits discussed included; being flexible, being supportive, being a great communicator, always being a step ahead, being compassionate, having the ability to take criticism, being a positive role model and realizing that you need your team just as much as they need you in order to truly grow as individuals and as professionals.

I am now eager to take on this position because I know that many of the skills necessary to be a great leader, I do exhibit. Is there anyone out there who has been a grade chair or department chair in the past or currently, and would like to give me some advice as to how I can be the best grade chair possible? Also, we were asked to create a symbol that described the type of leader that we would be and I drew a flower simply because the roots and stem stand for support, the flower petals stand for positivity and happiness, and in order for a flower to truly grow, it has to have sun and water so I am aware that I need help from others in order to be as successful in my position as possible. What symbol would you create for yourself?

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  1. Karen DozierJuly 30, 2017 at 10:17 AM

    I think you will be great and this will be a time for you to step up as a leader. Good luck this year!

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