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Past and Present Definition of Leadership

I feel that my definition of leadership has changed over the last ten years of my professional teaching career.

2001 – **__Leadership Definition Past - First Year Teaching__**
 * //Leadership//** is when an authoritative leader leads a group of people. Followers do as they are told by following rules, policies and procedures without questions.

2004 – **__Change In Leader__** A change in leadership at my school started to change my definition of leadership.
 * //Leadership//** encompasses an active leader who communicates a clear vision of goals that need to be accomplished. The leader shows interest by being an active participant in the day-to-day tasks of the followers.

2006 – **__Leadership Definition Evolving__**
 * //Leadership//** encompasses an active **and respected** leader who communicates a clear vision of goals **, listens to** **ideas**, **and provides positive feedback**.

2008 – **__Leadership Definition Evolving__**
 * //Leadership//** encompasses an active and respected leader who communicates a clear vision of goals, listens to ideas, **and guides a group** **through collaboration in the decision making process**, and provides positive feedback.

2010 – **__Leadership Definition Present__** My definition of leadership as evolved over the last ten years and I feel has become more complex.
 * //Leadership//** is when an active leader is committed to his or her educational setting and supports staff by providing guidance through listening, communication and feedback in a way that is caring. He or she uses clear and precise communication to emphasize decision making through collaboration, which will provide growth of individuals, increase teamwork and personal involvement to build a sense of community focused around a vision.