1. Leaders Motivating and Creating Community
Submitted To: Dr. Dianne Yee
Submitted By: Chantal Gauthier., Christina Sementilli., Kimberly Fortin and Laura Andreozzi
Due Date:October 31st
,2016
Course:GRADEDUC 9720A - 650
Leaders bring out the best in others
-If you want your staff members to believe they are winners,
then you must act as though they already are, treating them as
such.
-Offer positive reinforcement, connect with them, take the time
to listen to them and get to know them.
-Making a personal connection to get to know staff members on
a personal level is key.
Leaders find creative ways to recognize contributions and
achievements
-Nomatterhow large or small the achievement, all accomplishments
are to be recognizedandasKouzes& Posner(2012, p.272) state,
"leadersfindcreativewaystocelebrate accomplishments.Theytake
time outto rejoice inreachingamilestone."
-Recognitiondoesnotalwaysmeangivingsomethingtangible;"praise
and coachingare significantformsof recognitionaswell"(p.275).
Recognizing contributions is about beingthoughtful
-The examplesinthe firstvideoillustratehow feedbackis
incorporatedregularlyasrecognitionintothe workenvironmentjust
as FatherDyer andDavidCunninghamrecognizedtheirstaff in
personal andmeaningfulways.Some incorporatemore formal
ceremoniesaswasthe case withDavidCunningham'sexample,
however,Kouzes&Posnerremindusthat"whenyougenuinelycare
eventhe smallestof gesturesreapshuge rewards(p.294).
Spontaneous,enexpectedrewardstendtobe construedasmore
meaningful thanexpectedformal ones.
Recognition should be personalized
- Kouzes&Posnerstressthe importance of personalizingrecognition,
and state that "recognitionshouldbe personalized;otherwise,itwill
quicklybe forgottenanddiscounted.Itshouldbe made andexpressed
fromyour heart"(p.285). Examplesgiveninthe cohortresponses
includedhandwrittencardsmailedtoone'shome;aphototakenwith
a thoughtful captionthatwasthensentout to all staff;a sweettreat
for someone whoenjoyedaparticulardessert.
QUESTION #1
Please watch the video link below. While watching the
video, ask yourself, “What did these leaders do to
employ effective recognition in their leadership
practice? How effective were these leaders at
demonstrating recognition and in making their
constituents feel valued and appreciated?

2. Leaders Motivating and Creating Community
Submitted To: Dr. Dianne Yee
Submitted By: Chantal Gauthier., Christina Sementilli., Kimberly Fortin and Laura Andreozzi
Due Date:October 31st
,2016
Course:GRADEDUC 9720A - 650
Importance of creating supportive relationships
•Leadershipisarelationship
•Relationshipsbetweenpeopleare one of the pillarstosuccess
•Recognize Contributions
•Create an encouragingculture
•Developcollegiality
•Encourage the Heart
•Whenpeople are broughttogethertocelebrate,thisreinforcesa
sense of community.
How can organizationsfacilitate this expectation?
*Expectthe bestand showthemyou believe
*Learn fromothers(be opento theirideas,perceptionsand
approaches)
*Get to knowyourstaff and participate inactivitieswiththem
*Personalize recognitionandcelebratethose whoexemplifythe
organization'spurpose,vision,andvalues
*Findreasonsto bringpeople togetherandmake sure toconnect
these reasonstofundamental organizational principles
How does it impact the individualsandthe organization?
*Fostersempowerment,moral andself-worth
*Indirectlyimpactsstudents
*Nurturesvitalityandlearningwithinthe organization
*celebrationsof desiredbehavioursandoutcomesencourage others
inthe organizationtobehave consistentlywiththem
*Social capital isa majorsource of successandhappiness
*Encouragingpositive behavioursproducesbetterresults
Continuedfrom above...
*Create an affirmative orientation(be friendly,positive,supportive
and encouraging)
*Bring people tolife (demonstrate agenuinecare forpeople andfaith
intheirabilities)
*Provide staff withthe resourcestoaccomplishincreasingly
challengingassignments
*Celebrate valuesandvictoriespublily
*Share storiesthatwill translate informationabouthowpeople
shouldact andmake decisions
QUESTION # 2
Both the Kouzes & Posner (2012) article and the Paterson, T. Luthans,
F. & Jeung, W. (2014) article underline the importance of creating
supportive relationships at work (where there is a genuine belief in the
importance of the interests of others). Drawing on your research and
experience, explain how organizations can facilitate this expectation,
and what impact it has had on individuals and the organization.

3. Leaders Motivating and Creating Community
Submitted To: Dr. Dianne Yee
Submitted By: Chantal Gauthier., Christina Sementilli., Kimberly Fortin and Laura Andreozzi
Due Date:October 31st
,2016
Course:GRADEDUC 9720A - 650
Characteristics of effective reward / thankyou:
•Personalized –not“one size fitsall”
•Sincere
•Authentic
•Specific
•In the moment
•Opportunitytoshine
•Done inthe presence of colleagues
•Empathicto people’sneeds
Effective forms of reward:
•Give opportunitytoshare a successstory
•Showcase a jobwell done infrontof colleagues
•Hand-writtenthankyounotes
•Verbal ormaterial dependingonoccasion
•Done daily – providingamediumforthankingandrecognizing
achievement
•AnnouncementonP.A.
•Material rewardstailoredtothe person’sinterests
•Spendingtime withthe person
Results of recognizing and celebrating
contributions:
•Buildsa culture of collaborationandtrust
•Showsempathyforpeople’sneeds
•Establishesaneffectiveorganization
•Becomesa natural part of teachingand learning
•Boostsmorale andsatisfaction
•Allowsstaff tofeel valued
•Becomesanopportunitytoshare goodmodelsof work,behaviourand
efforts
For further consideration:
•Intrinsicvsextrinsicmotivation
•Effectof rewardsand celebrationsonbuildingasafe and caringschool
culture
•Long termeffectsof creatinga positive,appreciativestrategy
•Intrinsicleadershipqualitiesandmotivation
QUESTION #3
“Leaders give heart by visibly recognizing people’s contributions to the
common vision” (Kouzes & Posner, p. 272). What do you do to show
appreciation and celebrate successes? How do you know the medium
and practices put in place correspond to employees preferences and
have a positive impact on employee morale and work satisfaction. In
your response, make explicit connections to your experience, readings,
and research.

4. Leaders Motivating and Creating Community
Submitted To: Dr. Dianne Yee
Submitted By: Chantal Gauthier., Christina Sementilli., Kimberly Fortin and Laura Andreozzi
Due Date:October 31st
,2016
Course:GRADEDUC 9720A - 650
SOMETHING TO PONDER…
Below is a TED talk given by a young man named Logan LaPlante, at The University of Nevada. It is entitled, “Hackschooling
makes me happy.” As educators, it gives us insight into how children view formal education and if given the chance, how they
would take ownership of their own learning.
Watch for some great insight 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h11u3vtcpaY
Enjoy, Christina, Chantal, Laura and Kim!!!