When I read this assignment, I knew exactly
who I would write about and that is my good friend and X-boss LC. I worked
under LC's leadership for two years, and I was memorized from the first interview
because of her communication skills and her style of leadership.
LC was always calm in her communications,
always relevant to the subject, not too brief but not too lengthy, and with
utmost authority. In staff meetings, I remember that she directed us very
clearly so that we each knew what was expected, she always summarized and
concluded so that we all left with the same goals in mind.
I have also seen her asserting her
authority when it was needed, and she was strong, effective but remained
respectful and professional.
LC can also be very compassionate and a
great listener to her staff and to her friends. Knowing her now for 15 years, I
can tell you that I still enjoy her style of communicating, leading and showing
empathy or support at the right time and in the right way.
By text, email, phone or in person, it is
always comfortable and predictable while being with LC.
I had adopted her style many years ago,
when I was setting up the nursery and leading the team that we created, as well
as meeting parents and children. I always imagine her in my position, and
wonder how she would handle and communicate accordingly. I find that people
around LC always knew what she felt, what she expected, and what she set as a
goal, along with being compassionate, supportive and encouraging when needed.
There are never loose ends due to miscommunication and there is little room for
unnecessary gossip or rumors.
I hope to continue learning how to
communicate and lead as effectively as LC.
I also chose to talk about my former boss. She was my mentor in the Early Childhood field when I first started. I try to always remember what she would do in situations and try to model how she would have handle it. It is great that you also had someone that you looked up to learned so much from.
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