Stephen Covey identifies eight traits found in effective leaders in his book Principle-Centered Leadership. Covey declares that the number one characteristic of a great leader is that they are continually learning. In this day and age, it can be a challenge to align ourselves with the right teachers who can provide us with the instruction and resources needed to maturate our leadership abilities.

Our hope is to foster your growth as an administrator and provide you with management tools from Asa Beavers, Solutions Provider and Coach. Asa has written our next series of blogs in which he offers teaching regarding successful leadership, management, and team building. The next series of articles includes:

1. A Formula for Success
2. Aligning Your Team with Vision
3. Best Leaders as Followers
4. Working like a Team

Many times as grant, research, or college administrators, we are placed in positions that require education not learned in our college textbooks. We at IT Works wish to inspire you and cultivate your abilities. Perhaps we can offer insight to an area in which you need to grow.

Posted by Jim Wrenn, June 4, 2009, blogger@itworks-inc.com