Leadership+Styles

According to the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE), there are [|8 types of leadership]. Ahmed Raza builds on that and explores [|12 types of leadership based on the function of the leader role, the followers, and the situation].

Which leadership styles does Bob Moses exhibit in //Radical Equations//? What about some of the other people he encounters in his work in the Civil Rights movement and in the Algebra Project. Pick two people from the book (one can be Bob Moses) and describe which leadership style you think they exhibited. Justify your answer.

What leadership styles do you think you exhibited with your team in planning the technology demonstration? Between you and your teammates, which leadership styles are missing in your team? Do you need them? How will you fill that void?

In May 2017, I asked several grads who've been in the field 2 or 3 years for their leadership advice to pass on to new teachers. Joe Sullivan (Math concentration, UMF grad class of 2015) offered this:

Regarding how a rookie teacher can effect positive change in their department while still keeping their job, I would definitely recommend: Otherwise, remember why you have chosen this path and let that drive you. If you have passion for your craft, it will resonate with your students and peers alike.
 * Feel out the department climate before jumping in. This will provide insight into the dynamics of the department, as well as how they present ideas to each other. This may give you ideas on how you can successfully market ideas to your peers.
 * Get in the trenches. If you want to be persuasive, you will need to support your claims. Having evidence is going to be the most effective way to effect change. Student samples and results go a long way. Consider yourself a salesman and your ideas as your product.
 * Be reasonable. Not every idea strikes gold. Be patient with yourself if your efforts are not immediately successful. Afford that same patience to your peers if they are not overly responsive at first.

Thank you to Will G., fall 2017, for the great resources on leadership.