EG 5843 - The Virtuous Leader (3)

Candidates will be introduced to personal and professional ethics in leader behavior and will investigate what it means to lead with character. The framework of moral, performance, civic, intellectual, and spiritual character virtues will be thoroughly examined as candidates identify areas of strength and areas to strengthen on the path to educational leadership. Candidates will learn how to develop a professional vision statement, as well as how to lead stakeholders within the educational community in developing a vision statement as a lever of growth and change. Candidates will explore leadership models, with a focus on servant leadership, and self-assess their leadership skills to synthesize leadership models which align to their strengths. Candidates will learn how leaders utilize professional standards to make ethical decisions. Candidates will understand the intersection of character and leadership and realize the value of leading by example as they move toward becoming a credible leader, one easily followed.