Sustainable leadership develops and does not deplete material and human resources. It renews people’s energy. Sustainable leadership is prudent and resourceful leadership that wastes neither its money nor its people.

Key Question:
What are some examples of ways to provide physical, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual renewal to our employees?

Participant Responses:

• Mentors – go to people.
• Find money for staff to attend workshops.
• Do it first for ourselves.
• Recognize efforts and achievement – celebrate success.
• Have fun! Plan for fun!
• Find ways to have fun together.
• Share success stories.
• “Approval” feedback.
• Honor diversity of thoughts, etc. Conversations – open, honest.
• Give opportunities to potential teacher leaders who want to step up and take advantage.
• Force debate in safe environments. Get clarity on the mission and vision.
• Value each person’s unique assets. Tap expertise. Acknowledge successes.
• Celebrate in meaningful ways. Emphasize individual strengths of people. Minimize line authority and seniority. Take time to know each other.
• Install “rituals” with time to celebrate successes and learning from challenges.
• Take time to celebrate all gifts.
• Come to the tables as learners.
• Provide encouragement and specific opportunities to support each area.