Leading Boldly lessons learned Only 5 2 of

Leading Boldly …lessons learned

• Only 5. 2% of CEOs of Fortune 500 accounts are women What do you and I have in common? • Women run seven of the country’s very largest companies—the Fortune 100, including: • General Motors • IBM • Pepsi. Co • Lockheed Martin

• Only 24% of women educators are superintendents • Women make up 76 % of teachers, 52% of principals, and 78 percent of central-office administrators. Superintendents [VALUE] [CATEG ORY NAME] Women Educators 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% [VALUE] [CATEGORY NAME] 30% 20% 10% 0% Teachers Women Principals Men Teachers Principals Central-office Administrators

As women leaders, we are in a great position to identify, promote, and develop female leaders and positively impact these numbers.

My Story

• Born and raised in Gulfport, MS • Graduated from Millsaps College with Elementary Education Degree • Student Teaching in JPS • First teaching job in Corpus Christi, TX • Left teaching to work for IBM due to economic necessity • Worked for IBM for 15 years/retired in 1992 • Started daycare chain in 1992 • Started TE 21 in 1999

Bold Leaders are Passionate People

“If you love what you do, you will never work a day in your life” —Loy Stewart

“As you contemplate your purpose, begin with the big question: What’s your sentence? ” Drive —By Daniel Pink

“I lead a company of educators who are committed to developing tools that can help improve teaching and learning so that children can realize their full potential and realize their dreams. ” —Cindy Hollar

Why Mississippi?

The Role of A Great Leader

Principals of My Leadership

• Treat Employees as you want to be treated. • Treat Customers/Partners as you want to be treated • Address problem employees promptly but with kindness. • Do the right thing ALWAYS no matter what the cost.

It’s OK to say you are sorry when you blow it!

A leader is one who effectively plays the role of a captain, player and coach —and knows when and how to effortlessly shift roles.

Any manager can manage great employees, only great managers and leaders can lead and grow the difficult employees.

Surround yourself with great people and let them free to do their job

“If you cannot allow people to do their jobs, nobody with substance and creativity will work for you” Condoleezza Rice

Managers depend upon their positional authority to direct subordinates. Leaders are able to influence followers beyond their formal authority. Managers are people who do things right and leaders are people who do the right thing.

• • Attend educational events Be a voracious reader Network Always be ready to learn

Nothing destroys a culture faster than feelings of danger and mistrust. Leaders who wait to contain toxic employees risk losing everything

• According to Office Vibe, disengaged employees cost 450 to 550 billion dollars per year. • According to report from Kenisis , one bad apple in an otherwise high-performing group can bring down productivity by as much as 30 -40%.

You can let an employee go and have them still feel good about themselves and your company”

“Do what you say, say what you mean, but don’t say it mean”

• Remember birthdays • Acknowledge momentous events such as family additions, graduations, etc. • Make each employee know they are valued • Recognize challenges of working moms and dads

“To handle yourself, use your head: to handle others, use heart” your Eleanor Roosevelt

T My advice for all working moms: “Focus on what you can control. Forgive yourself for what you can’t”

According to Forbes Coaches Council, Women in the workforce struggle with one of more of the following areas: Being Treated Equally Building A Sisterhood Generating Revenue Being Confident Speaking up

Building Alliances With Decision Makers Becoming A Member Of The C-Suite Or Senior Leadership Asking For Money Standing In Their Success Tackling Imposter Syndrome

Overcoming Perfectionism Trusting Their Own Voice Shifting Their Word Choice Dealing With Negative Thoughts Re-entering The Paid Workforce

Lead Boldly

Lessons Learned • Leaders must learn to delegate • Working moms can do it all, including raising great kids • Female leaders need to support one another • Be a change agent for changes in the work environment for women • Lead boldly!!!