Be Kind
Prior to arriving in Greenwich in 2004 to take the helm at Greenwich Country Day School, I had the opportunity to work under a variety of leadership styles. As I was contemplating the type of leader I wanted to be, there was one attribute that was non-negotiable for me. The most effective leaders I have worked for or studied, the ones that are highly respected, trusted, and effective have one thing in common. Those that were far less successful were lacking in this attribute, or at least it was not apparent in their leadership style. That characteristic is kindness.
