By Paul D. Houston, Executive Director, AASA I have often seen the role of the superintendent as one of being the source of support for others around you.
Any leadership position is, by necessity, one of serving others.
Organizations and the people who create them can only be successful as long as the leader serves the needs of those who make up the organization. When this works well, the organization thrives. However, the demands take a toll on the leader, who risk depletion when days are filled constantly responding to others' needs for support, guidance, inspiration, direction, encouragement. Without time for replenishment, a leader's own vital resources become drained away. I have likened this scenario to the leader being a well, where everyone comes to dip their bucket for filling.