Leaders Make a Difference

Friday, March 5, 2010

"Resonant Leadership"

Saint Basil Academy's next Leadership Conference will take place March 21st, 2010. The topic: "Resonant Leadership." We are very pleased to have two great experienced speakers from the Teleos Leadership Institute this year, Ms. Suzanne Rotondo and Ms. Christina Yerkes. We are looking forward to a very successful event. Please check their site at: www.teleosleaders.com.

What are resonant leaders? Dr. Richard Boyatzis and Dr. Annie McKee wrote in "Inspiring Others Through Resonant Leadership:" "Resonant leaders are in tune with those around them. This results in people who either intuitively understand or have worked hard to develop 'emotional intelligence' - namely, the competencies of self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, and relationship management. They act with mental clarity, not simply following a whim or an impulse. In addition to being great to work with, resonant leaders get results."

So it's essential to learn how to develop the qualities and skills of resonant leaders, in order to become more effective and motivated leaders. Remember: great leaders inspire others through clarity of vision, optimism, and a profound belief in their -and their people's- ability to turn dreams into reality.

Positive and motivated leaders project enthusiasm and passion, and inspire others to become productive individuals (or workers). Others get excited, creative and energized and learn to become resilient, strong, adaptive and always do their best. Leaders set the tone of the organization (whatever this is - a school, a big corporation, a country) and create positive or negative environments. Leaders have great influence and affect how others feel. They are ultimately responsible for the atmosphere they create around them.

Let's try our best to learn to become "resonant leaders," working with harmony, getting along with others and inspiring them to achieve their goals and dreams while creating a positive and harmonious working place.

I found an interesting video in www.YouTube, check it out: www.youtube.com/ImagineLeadership. It has some very interesting facts and will make you think about the importance of acquiring leadership skills and becoming a good and effective leader. Also check Dr. Annie McKee's video: www.youtube.com/GoodandBadLeaders (you can find others there).