Excellence
Heart For Others
Leaders support those around them and cultivate positive relationships
Commitment to Growth
Leaders are unfulfilled by maintaining the status quo. They are averse to complacency.
Passion for Results
Leaders are driven on by their own evidence of impact or that of others they lead
Leaders in Mesquite ISD display three characteristics:
- Commitment to Growth
- Heart for Others
- Passion for Results
To guide you toward owning your leadership development, these characteristics contain eight specific competencies. Together, these characteristics and competencies define excellent leadership in Mesquite ISD. This online resource is intended to support your personal growth and development through Mesquite ISD’s Leading Through Ownership model. Click on a characteristic in the diagram to reveal its competencies, relevant definitions and examples of those competencies in various roles throughout the district.
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Effective Communication
Applies the skills of listening, reflecting, empathizing, and synthesizing to influence and impact others and the community
![Collaborative Relationships]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1596472860/mesquiteisdorg/v0umdfv5dgx13q6nvx0t/Rectangle32.png","width":200}])
Collaborative Relationships
Develops partnerships and meaningful relationships with people from diverse experiences.
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Recognition of Others
Celebrates and recognizes the impact and value of people
![Values Driven, Data Informed]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1596414954/mesquiteisdorg/itaeevldoqaiq5cqgbzm/Rectangle31.png","width":200}])
Values Driven, Data Informed
Makes decisions driven by values and informed by data.
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Capacity Development
Consistently reflects on one’s practice and passionately pursues opportunities to learn while growing self and others
![Leading for Equitable Outcomes]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1596475896/mesquiteisdorg/z7nit0bwa7emcghz4nul/Rectangle37.png","width":200}])
Leading for Equitable Outcomes
Ensures actions are highly nimble and responsive to the varying needs of others and the organization
![Achievement Oriented]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1596475832/mesquiteisdorg/nqahrnjkuuoraqk0zoqs/Rectangle36.png","width":200}])
Achievement Oriented
Sets goals, seeks evidence of impact, and holds self and others accountable to achievement
![Visionary Leadership]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1596475778/mesquiteisdorg/bqfjkamrr6maawjn046b/Rectangle35.png","width":200}])
Visionary Leadership
Embraces/develops a shared vision and effectively communicates the path forward.