Leadership and Student Excellence

Leadership and Student Excellence
By RJ Braxton

Every student is a leader. Most do not realize this because they spend very little time identifying the qualities that go into leadership. It is not a characteristic only some people have. Rather, leadership is intrinsic and everyone has the capacity to lead.

Intrinsic motivation is the true measure of a leader. There is a big difference between someone who takes a role of leadership, and a leader. Most people associate leadership with a title rather than with specific characteristics and actions. Many students are called leaders, e.g. the student body president and various student government leaders. Do they really fit the criteria?

1.A good leader leads by example and:
oIs willing to take risks;
oHas an idea of where he/she wants to go;
oTakes responsibility for own actions;
oIs willing to resolve conflicts;
oIs a good listener;
oIs a person of integrity;
oHas a sense of service to something greater than themselves;
oTeaches others how to fish;
oUnderstands how to apply book knowledge;
oHas the ability to communicate something complex in a simple way;
oHas a sense of empathy coupled with a strong desire to do things honestly and respectfully;
oHas the ability to share ideas and experiences;
oHas a sense of self-appreciation and can celebrate personal victories no matter how small or large;
oIs humble without being subservient;
oHas faith in him- or herself while acknowledging a greater power outside the self;
oHas a positive mental attitude;
oIs a person who sees an opportunity when others do not or can not;
oIs someone who can make rational decisions rather than emotional ones;
oIs a free thinker;
oIs understanding of boundaries;
oHonors family, culture and tradition;
oCan see another persons perspective;
oSeeks mutual understanding without insisting on agreement;
oCan say no in difficult situations;
oIs honest in most, if not all, transactions

Dr. R.J. Braxton graduated from University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2001 with a Ph.D. in Educational Administration, specializing in evaluation and planning. He also holds an M.S. degree in Human Resource Management from the University of Oregon and an M.P.A. degree in Organizational Theory and Management from the University of Washington. For the past 10 years he has been involved in educational development and human resource management. Dr. Braxton is a compassionate and fun loving person with top notch educational, motivational and leadership experience. Certifications Include:
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