Leadership Style

As a leader, I feel I able to express myself fully.  I do believe that I am able to communicate what I want to others effectively and typically express reasons why something needs to be done.  I feel this is important in order to gain the support of others.  I am a visionary leader having insight on how to develop administrative goals and to develop effective objectives that are measurable.   

When approaching a task, I general have physical vitality and stamina.  With this, I display an eagerness to accept responsibility.  For the reservation people and within the field of education I possess deep understanding, I feel I have earned the respect of people within the Pine Ridge Reservation and within the state of South Dakota within the field of education.  Because of my tribal connections, I have an immense desire for achievement, but not solely for me but for the Lakota people.  Because of this personal connection, I feel I have some effective working skills in dealing with people.  I would like to say that I feel a sense of trustworthiness with those that I do come in contact with.

I can display courage and resilience when there are things that I truly believe in.  I can be very decisive and assertive when I feel I need to be, yet also adaptable and flexible. I feel at times I give a great deal of direction and by giving considerate attention to defining roles and goals.  I sometimes laugh at self since I find myself in situations where I feel I am selling a product.  I feel I need to encourage people to “buy into” the task.  I also find myself acting as a coach, providing encouragement for others to complete a task. I feel a coaching type approach can encourage active participation.  I like to encourage others to share in the decision making within and organization and do feel I am able to facilitate and communicate effectively.