By Gilbert M. Forbes
DepEd Quezon, IV-A CALABARZON
Yesterday, I was reminded of a message of our honorable councilor about the importance of true leadership. The importance of serving and leading not for recognition but for the benefits of the needy. He expounded on the fact that a true leader should be into denial of self.
He particularly mentioned a part of the Boy Scouts of the Philippines law which states that as a true Scout, “I will do my best to do my duty to GOD and my country . . . ., to help other people at all times; to keep myself physically strong, mentally awake and morally straight.,” the last, he says is still intended for the sustenance of service to others.
While reflecting on this message, I just can’t help but to compare it to some of our education leaders today and those who are aspiring for leadership. What kind of leader am I and they? Those who are aspiring to be one, I just cant help but question their motives, why? Are not they aware of what they are entering into?
To those who are already leaders who are now becoming wishy-washy, self-serving how come they are? And those who are into rumors of corruption of irresponsibility, why have they become and what are being done by their constituents who are also leaders in their own right to stop them.
St. Paul through his letter to Timothy recognizes the fact that to aspire for leadership is an honorable ambition but God also warns us in Jeremiah 45:5 that, Should you then seek great things for yourself? Seek them not. Mark 10:43-44 said it further that Whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first must be slave of all.
It is clear that to aspire for Leadership should not be for the purpose of escaping from something, or just for the benefit of trying something new. Nonetheless, it should not be a clandestine path to earthly recognition, bogus respect, following, and social mobility. Instead, our motives should be noble, holy and sacred.
Having none of the last, current and aspiring leaders should think twice of what the true leadership is.
(Mr. Gilbert M. Forbes had his Bachelors Degree and MA in Educational Management (CAR) from the Philippine Normal University. A campus paper adviser and trainer for 13 years. Currently, he is a school principal in one of the central schools in the Division of Quezon.)
DepEd Quezon, IV-A CALABARZON
Yesterday, I was reminded of a message of our honorable councilor about the importance of true leadership. The importance of serving and leading not for recognition but for the benefits of the needy. He expounded on the fact that a true leader should be into denial of self.
He particularly mentioned a part of the Boy Scouts of the Philippines law which states that as a true Scout, “I will do my best to do my duty to GOD and my country . . . ., to help other people at all times; to keep myself physically strong, mentally awake and morally straight.,” the last, he says is still intended for the sustenance of service to others.
While reflecting on this message, I just can’t help but to compare it to some of our education leaders today and those who are aspiring for leadership. What kind of leader am I and they? Those who are aspiring to be one, I just cant help but question their motives, why? Are not they aware of what they are entering into?
To those who are already leaders who are now becoming wishy-washy, self-serving how come they are? And those who are into rumors of corruption of irresponsibility, why have they become and what are being done by their constituents who are also leaders in their own right to stop them.
St. Paul through his letter to Timothy recognizes the fact that to aspire for leadership is an honorable ambition but God also warns us in Jeremiah 45:5 that, Should you then seek great things for yourself? Seek them not. Mark 10:43-44 said it further that Whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first must be slave of all.
It is clear that to aspire for Leadership should not be for the purpose of escaping from something, or just for the benefit of trying something new. Nonetheless, it should not be a clandestine path to earthly recognition, bogus respect, following, and social mobility. Instead, our motives should be noble, holy and sacred.
Having none of the last, current and aspiring leaders should think twice of what the true leadership is.
(Mr. Gilbert M. Forbes had his Bachelors Degree and MA in Educational Management (CAR) from the Philippine Normal University. A campus paper adviser and trainer for 13 years. Currently, he is a school principal in one of the central schools in the Division of Quezon.)
7 comments:
Leadership once said that it is not a matter of position, it is a matter of function. Leadership in educational setting is similar to a teacher who is touching his students heart. Apparently, a leader-teacher relationship must be a foundation of truthfullness, equality and freedom for what we call a leader of tomorrow.
This aspect of leadership is what our country needs... good and very positive comment! People should not be hungry for recognition & honor rather crave for humanitarian service we owe it to God... you go back to a town where you were born & perhaps grew up to check what help or service you can offer perhaps anonymously because it comes sincerely from your heart not just to get honor & be recognized.
why not:)
Thank you very much Mr./Ms Salazarr. You have a very nice view of leadership. The same with the person who doesn't want to be recognized. Genuine Leaders is all our country needs.
May both of your tribes increase! God Bless us and our dear country, the Philippines!
as aspiring school head, this article "essence of genuine leaders" really gave me the opportunity to think a million times not twice. i know its not easy to one but i am committed to do so. so with this blog i am a regular visitor of this site. tnx sir gilbert! a seasoned principal like inspires me to give my best.
Transparency in all aspects regarding the functions of being a leader would matters most. just give what is/are best for your constituents and the department as whole. your commitment would push you in the limelight. don't transform in a blink of an eye but rather your accomplishments would tell.
Dear Sir Kristoffer,
Thanks for being one of our followers. Persons like you inspires The Learning Captain to continue this endeavor. It is also The Learning Captain's pride that you are one of its followers.
God Bless you!
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