Stephen Covey suggests that there are four things that make a great leader. 

1)  Inspire Trust

2)  Clarify Purpose

3)  Align Systems

4)  The fourth is the fruit of the other three - unleashed potential

As you work with curriculum alignment, develop curriculum units and serve as a teacher leader, principal, curriculum coach or curriculum coodinator, you will notice each of these steps.  For example, if you attempt to align systems before establishing trust, you will eventually discover "an absence of trust" (See Lencioni, The Five Dysfunctions of a Team).  Covey's blog is a great reminder of the importance of instructional leadership and the ongoing need for alignment in our school systems.

For the full blog by Stephen Covey, visit Stephen R. Covey - The Community.

 


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