Keywords

leadership, leading by example, women in leadership, educational leadership, teaching, mentorship, authenticity, community, hopefulness, personal growth

Summary

In this episode of Lassoing Leadership, Garth and Jason engage with Dr. Katrina Samson, principal of Haverhill College, to explore the theme of leading by example.

They discuss Katrina's journey in education, her insights on women in leadership, and the importance of authenticity and hopefulness in leadership roles.

Katrina shares her philosophy on leadership, emphasizing the significance of honesty, transparency, and the ability to learn from failure. The conversation highlights the challenges and rewards of transitioning from teaching to leadership, and the impact of role models in shaping effective leaders.

Takeaways

• Teaching has always been a love of mine.
• I think we have a calling as independent schools.
• There are ways to stay connected.
• Leading by example is focusing on consistency.
• Honesty and transparency are key to leadership.
• Failure is essential to learning.
• I admire those who put their hand up to serve.
• Quiet leadership seems to be built into their DNA.
• Hopefulness is essential in leadership.
• Reflect on how you can lead by example.

• Leading by Example: Insights from Dr. Katrina Sampson
• The Journey of Leadership with Dr. Katrina Sampson

Soundbites

• "There are ways to stay connected."
• "Failure is essential to learning."
• "Hopefulness is essential in leadership."

Chapters

00:00 - Introduction to Leadership Themes

06:23 - Katrina Samson's Leadership Journey

11:04 - Women in Leadership Advocacy

15:00 - Balancing Teaching and Leadership

17:06 - Leading by Example Philosophy

22:22 - The Importance of Honesty in Leadership

28:39 - Influences and Inspirations in Leadership