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Taylor & Francis Books, Inc.
Northouse, P.G. (2007) Leadership Theory and Practice. London: Sage Publications
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Radio Video Promotion Clip
http://www.sonypictures.com/previews/player/homevideo/radio/index.html
Radio: The Movie
http://movies.about.com/
Ontario College of Teachers-Foundations of Professional Practice
http://www.oct.ca
What Are Ethics?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ethics
Radio and Coach Jones Website
http://www.radioandcoachjones.com/
Responsibilities of the Team Captain
http://www.ussoccerplayers.com/news_you_can_use/499740.html
What Is A Coach?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coach_%28sport%29
Sunday, April 1, 2007
Enduring Understandings About Leadership
In the movie RADIO, Coach Jones rises above the normal call of duty to bring about significant change in the educational environment and community of Anderson, South Carolina. He does so by using his leadership, power, influence, and ethics. In doing this, he improves the quality of life of the individual named Radio, promotes his acceptance in the school and greater community, and builds bridges of understanding for many people in the community.
There are many connections between Coach Jones’ actions in the movie, and the Educational Leadership course provided this term from Lakehead University. Throughout the term, I have shared and learned much from my fellow graduate students. Please find below enduring understandings that I can conclude from both this research assignment and the course study:
Leaders have a tremendous impact on those they serve.
Leaders do not always know a definitive answer to a question. Sometimes they have to rely on their instincts and experiences.
Leaders can come in many forms. Sometimes they have a positive influence, sometimes a negative one.
Leaders must stand up for what they believe in, for the greater good of all in society.
Trust is an important element in the leader / follower process.
Reflection and introspection are critical to solving issues as a leader.
Maintaining integrity as a leader can help in providing understanding of the bigger picture for followers.
Being a leader is not always easy.
As leaders, we must encourage or support those who cannot advocate for themselves.
There are many connections between Coach Jones’ actions in the movie, and the Educational Leadership course provided this term from Lakehead University. Throughout the term, I have shared and learned much from my fellow graduate students. Please find below enduring understandings that I can conclude from both this research assignment and the course study:
Leaders have a tremendous impact on those they serve.
Leaders do not always know a definitive answer to a question. Sometimes they have to rely on their instincts and experiences.
Leaders can come in many forms. Sometimes they have a positive influence, sometimes a negative one.
Leaders must stand up for what they believe in, for the greater good of all in society.
Trust is an important element in the leader / follower process.
Reflection and introspection are critical to solving issues as a leader.
Maintaining integrity as a leader can help in providing understanding of the bigger picture for followers.
Being a leader is not always easy.
As leaders, we must encourage or support those who cannot advocate for themselves.
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