1. Let’s Grow Be Rooted in Christ ….that Christ may dwell in your hands through faith; that you, being rooted & grounded in love. - Ephesians 3:17 Visionary Leadership Metaphor Alexia Kaymaz

2. Visionary Leadership Metaphor DevelopingRoots AnalyzingTrunk ExploringBranches GrowingLeaves

3. How We Grow… Developing (Roots) o A leader must plant and develop a safe environment & trust. Leader will develop support, which leads leaders to be approachable to communicate and listen effectively. Analyzing (Trunk) o Leader must have a sense of direction as well as dependable in the direction headed. Analyze situations (observe pro’s & con’s), as well as collaborate before making decisions. Ideas  Actions Exploring & Growing (Branches & Leaves) o Be ambitious, be courageous, dream BIG & never stop GROWING! o Leaders & staff may face obstacles in accomplishing a goal, but goals are always achievable.

4. Building & Supporting Community Managing & Overseeing Coaching and Mentoring Establishing direction, shared vision, clarifying big picture Empowering children, families, staff & board Designing environment that promotes a sense of belonging Acknowledging and respecting individuals and contributions Legal, regulatory requirements Making & clarifying professional standards & expectations Provide structure Communication systems Organizing & staffing Training & meetings Corrective actions Nurturing dispositions Conceptual Framework Set up goals, with achievable action steps to be met Mentoring relationships Nurturing dispositions for relationship building/effective teaching Time to practice new skills and understandings Use different coaching styles depending on each person’s weaknesses