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Leaders Motivating and Creating CommunitySubmitted To: Dr. Dianne YeeSubmitted By: Chantal Gauthier., Christina Sementilli., Kimberly Fortin and Laura AndreozziDue Date: October 31st, 2016Course: GRADEDUC 9720A - 650

Leaders bring out the best in others

-If you want your staff members to believe they are winners, then you must act as though they already are, treating them as

such. -Offer positive reinforcement, connect with them, take the time

to listen to them and get to know them. -Making a personal connection to get to know staff members on

a personal level is key.

Leaders find creative ways to recognize contributions and achievements

-No matter how large or small the achievement, all accomplishments are to be recognized and as Kouzes & Posner

(2012, p.272) state, "leaders find creative ways to celebrate accomplishments. They take time out to rejoice in reaching a

milestone."-Recognition does not always mean giving something tangible;

"praise and coaching are significant forms of recognition as well" (p.275).

Recognizing contributions is about being thoughtful

-The examples in the first video illustrate how feedback is incorporated regularly as recognition into the work environment

just as Father Dyer and David Cunningham recognized their staff in personal and meaningful ways. Some incorporate more formal ceremonies as was the case with David Cunningham's example, however, Kouzes & Posner remind us that "when you genuinely care even the smallest of gestures reaps huge rewards (p.294).

Spontaneous, enexpected rewards tend to be construed as more meaningful than expected formal ones.

Recognition should be personalized- Kouzes & Posner stress the importance of personalizing recognition, and state that "recognition should be personalized; otherwise, it will

quickly be forgotten and discounted. It should be made and expressed from your heart" (p.285). Examples given in the cohort responses

included hand written cards mailed to one's home; a photo taken with a thoughtful caption that was then sent out to all staff; a sweet treat

for someone who enjoyed a particular dessert.

QUESTION #1Please watch the video link below. While watching the

video, ask yourself, “What did these leaders do to employ effective recognition in their leadership practice? How effective were these leaders at

demonstrating recognition and in making their constituents feel valued and appreciated?


Importance of creating supportive relationships Leadership is a relationshipRelationships between people are one of the pillars to successRecognize ContributionsCreate an encouraging cultureDevelop collegialityEncourage the HeartWhen people are brought together to celebrate, this reinforces a sense of community.

How can organizations facilitate this expectation?*Expect the best and show them you believe*Learn from others (be open to their ideas, perceptions and approaches)*Get to know your staff and participate in activities with them*Personalize recognition and celebrate those who exemplify the organization's purpose, vision, and values*Find reasons to bring people together and make sure to connect these reasons to fundamental organizational principles

How does it impact the individuals and the organization?*Fosters empowerment, moral and self-worth*Indirectly impacts students*Nurtures vitality and learning within the organization*celebrations of desired behaviours and outcomes encourage others in the organization to behave consistently with them*Social capital is a major source of success and happiness*Encouraging positive behaviours produces better results

Continued from above...*Create an affirmative orientation (be friendly, positive, supportive and encouraging)*Bring people to life (demonstrate a genuine care for people and faith in their abilities)*Provide staff with the resources to accomplish increasingly challenging assignments*Celebrate values and victories publily*Share stories that will translate information about how people should act and make decisions

QUESTION # 2Both the Kouzes & Posner (2012) article and the Paterson, T. Luthans,

F. & Jeung, W. (2014) article underline the importance of creating supportive relationships at work (where there is a genuine belief in the importance of the interests of others). Drawing on your research and experience, explain how organizations can facilitate this expectation,

and what impact it has had on individuals and the organization.


Characteristics of effective reward / thank you:Personalized – not “one size fits all”SincereAuthenticSpecificIn the momentOpportunity to shineDone in the presence of colleaguesEmpathic to people’s needs

Effective forms of reward:Give opportunity to share a success story

Showcase a job well done in front of colleaguesHand-written thank you notes

Verbal or material depending on occasionDone daily – providing a medium for thanking and recognizing

achievement Announcement on P.A.

Material rewards tailored to the person’s interestsSpending time with the person

Results of recognizing and celebrating contributions:Builds a culture of collaboration and trustShows empathy for people’s needsEstablishes an effective organizationBecomes a natural part of teaching and learningBoosts morale and satisfactionAllows staff to feel valuedBecomes an opportunity to share good models of work, behaviour and efforts

For further consideration:Intrinsic vs extrinsic motivation

Effect of rewards and celebrations on building a safe and caring school culture

Long term effects of creating a positive, appreciative strategyIntrinsic leadership qualities and motivation

QUESTION #3“Leaders give heart by visibly recognizing people’s contributions to the common vision” (Kouzes & Posner, p. 272). What do you do to show

appreciation and celebrate successes? How do you know the medium and practices put in place correspond to employees preferences and

have a positive impact on employee morale and work satisfaction. In your response, make explicit connections to your experience, readings,

and research.


SOMETHING TO PONDER…

Below is a TED talk given by a young man named Logan LaPlante, at The University of Nevada. It is entitled, “Hackschooling makes me happy.” As educators, it gives us insight into how children view formal education and if given the chance, how they would take ownership of their own learning.

Watch for some great insight

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h11u3vtcpaY

Enjoy, Christina, Chantal, Laura and Kim!!!



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