I don't hear many people talking about the joy of leadership. The challenges, certainly. The frustrations, yes. The demands, most definitely. The work load, for sure. But, not the joy.
I believe that there is joy in leadership and that choosing joy actually improves achievement. I am not denying that challenges, frustrations, demands, and an overwhelming work load exist - just that seeing the joy in every day allows for us to see the wins amidst the challenge.
It's really a matter of mindset. Carol Dweck, in her book Mindset: The New Psychology of Success, explains how having a growth mindset, as opposed to a fixed mindset, can actually improve success and achievement. This applies to education, to learning, to a new skill, or to how you approach your role as a leader. Choosing a positive, optimistic attitude in your daily work and in your daily life can have a significant impact on the outcomes (find more info here).
And so, I choose to see the joy in the challenge, in the faces of the children, in the classrooms that are in love with learning, and in the promise of making a difference in a community. What is your joy?
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