Hi, James, your question is a challenging one. I am sure you have heard it said that "Everything comes back to management" and it is so true. A good leader / manager is one who hold high expectation for him or herself and others. That leads by example, and fairly with respect 'Calling one out' when they do not hold to the standards that are set.
When one is a strong leader it is easy for others to fall in line under them. A weak manager has staff that has low morale, cuts corner, and are stressed, for they don't feel safe at work. Can you understand that?
Just like a strong teacher has less disruption in her classroom because the rules are enforced, To the children their fair but strong teacher is some one they can depend on, respect and feel safe with.
It is not being a hard noise on everything, but being consistent on the "What Matters"
In any company every one knows who is really in charge. They might not have the title, but they are the go to person when they need advice, something fixed, information on how to handle a parent, understanding etc. When you have a manager that is understanding, is firm and clear on what is expected, is fair, and hard working their 'employees of character' will fall in line under them.
I hope that helps.
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Christine Luna
Newborn Specialist
Parenting Coach
Only Happy Noises
Painesville. OH
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Original Message:
Sent: 04-26-2019 09:47 PM
From: James Morales
Subject: Challenges You Face As A Director
Im not a director, but I am an assistant director of sorts. How do you get people to rise to what you need them to do? No one wants to be that guy, but I feel that sometimes I become that guy. You have to come back from breaks on time. You have to call if your not coming. The challenge when you are in charge, but your title does not say you are in charge. This is little stuff, not budget, but it is the little stuff.
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James Morales
Teacher
Head Start
Far Rockaway NY
Original Message:
Sent: 04-23-2019 12:14 PM
From: Rosalind Johnson
Subject: Challenges You Face As A Director
Hello! Ever have one of those Tuesdays that likes to dress up like a Monday? As I just met with my team about some of our daily "opportunities for growth" aka "challenges", I thought I'd hop on and see what everyone else is grappling with as they lead their childcare center in providing high quality program services for children and families. What season is your center currently going through? We all know those particular times of the year that may be more energetic than others: summer camp, transitions, fall enrollment, professional development, center culture & community etc. Or maybe it's a smaller bucket item like...meal service, parent conferences, environments, special events etc. For me on this beautiful sunny Tuesday afternoon, I have been doubly blessed and have two things: a parent who let me know that a beloved shirt passed down through sons and worn on picture day got washable paint that is not so washable on it! Whaddya gonna do? I also received the resignation of a staff member who is definitely a positive asset to my kitchen and meal service. She would like to change careers. So tell me, how do you move through your day and support these moments in your center?
Look forward to hearing from anyone who would like to share and maybe we can help each other out!
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Rosalind Johnson
Regional Manager
Bright Horizons
Atlanta, GA
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