While talking to our colleague, Bia, the other day, we all wondered “When did the term leadership become a commodity like a box of cereal?” We judge a person’s leadership ability over a period of time and by watching their actions rather than through whether they have a college degree, professional seminar program or a certificate. Businesses, consultants, and universities seem to be manipulating the term for financial reasons rather than examining the personal qualities of their consuming audience. It’s as if holding a piece of paper stating you have leadership training makes you a leader.
Consumers are interested in quick fixes and success, but as teachers, we need to differentiate between learning about leadership and becoming an effective leader. A course of study does not replace hard work, knowledge, excellent communication skills, ethics and the ability to problem solve. Think about what leadership means and entails. How can you encourage your students to develop some of these qualities?
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