Growing into leadership
29 Nov 2024
What does it take to be a leader?
That was the question posed to our Year 11 students at this year’s Leadership Day.
“You don’t have to have a title to be a leader,” Executive Principal Joe Eccleton told the boys. “Leadership is about influencing people to get the best out of them.”
Mr Eccleton asked the boys to challenge their own assumptions of leadership, saying that some of the most inspiring leaders can be unassuming but they bring out the best in people.
In an interactive session, he talked about the importance of defining your purpose as a leader in any given role, understanding your values, always maintaining integrity and being prepared to be accountable if you make a mistake.
“Anyone can learn to be a leader. The key thing will be your ability to interact with people, to take them on the journey so that they share your vision. You are the leaders of the future – both here and in the community when you leave here.”
Keynote speaker Nathan Fa’ave the adventure race champion, set the tone for the day, recounting some of his toughest pursuits and the vital importance of teamwork, humility and accountability in reaching his goal.
The boys also heard from student leaders at Christ’s College, St Margaret’s College and Rangi Ruru Girls’ School recounting their own experiences of what they have learned about leadership.
