Continued Journey -Post interview

Upon completing my interview there are many things that stood out in my mind that will help prepare me for that leadership role.  In my conversation with the district leader, I learned that attitude and what you believe in are huge.  Honesty, integrity and having a strong will to do what is right for kids has to be your overall goal.  This most of us already know.  I also learned from the interview that you must develop trust and confidence from those that will be assisting you in the overall mission of the district you are managing.   The district leader shared that sometimes the hardest job is to get everyone on board with shared vision.  His comment was that you really have to spend time communicating and working with people and proving that the overall goals will benefit all stakeholders.   Another area I think that stood out for me was developing a good strong working relationship with the school board.  Being honest, but supportive of them is a must.  I know this seems like an easy task, but in my experience there are superintendents who never have that bond with school boards, and the end results for those districts is not good.  The interview was very helpful and enlightening.