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Running head: PROFESSIONAL LITERATURE REVIEW ASSIGNMENT

Literature Review

Blake A. Wilson

University of St. Thomas

Dr. Theresa M. Campos

EDUC 6335 Administrative Practicum

Spring 2020
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Written by Jefferey A. Krames (2015), Lead with Humility is by far one of the best novels

that I have ever read. From cover to cover, Lead with Humility, is filled with words of wisdom

that will govern my tenancy as a school leader. This book explores twelve principles that all

leaders should possess. Having humility and to avoid insularity were two principles that

resonated with me the most. Humility is one’s low view that has confidence but is humble

(Krames. 2015). Humility and the word humble are words that are closely associated. Krames

(2015) believes that authentic humility can break down the barriers of superiority that set leaders

above employees. Authentic humility empowers leaders to listen as much as they speak. Krames

(2015) also noted that humility is a soft skill, that makes a tremendous impact, within several

organizations. Insularity is the lack of interest in cultures, ideas, or other’s life experiences

(Krames, 2015). The lack of compassion, the desire to acquire more knowledge or not wanting to

understand differences, are ways to create a toxic work environment. Krames (2015) suggested

that leaders should engage in all cultural building activities with a variety of people, especially

with those who have a different perspective than your own.

I would utilize Lead with Humility in our pre-service professional development sessions.

I would integrate culturally responsive teaching into the two principles that I mentioned above:

humility and to avoid insularity. All three topics work cohesively to promote a better

environment for teachers and students. The principal sets the school’s atmosphere and has the

power to change things within their schools. For a principal to lead and enhance the learning

processes for students and teachers, leaders must have an adopted theory of beliefs that

encompasses humility and insularity. That same environment, however, will matriculate into the

classroom environment for teachers and students. Also, in the development session, I would
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challenge my staff to construct three of their own beliefs that complements the lessons in Lead

with Humility.

As a future school leader, I believe that the salient points of this novel are my

accountability factors. Practicing humility, practicing insularity, and ways to face adversity are

three benefits of Lead of Humility. I would recommend that leaders purchase this novel for their

administrative team and hold a meeting to discuss its relevancy to their prospective schools.

Additionally, I would challenge my colleagues in school leadership to evaluate their school

culture, autonomy amongst school staff, and self-reflect on their leadership. Wholeheartedly, I

believe that this novel will be a game-changer if school leaders use Lead with Humility to

evaluate their own effectiveness.

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References

Krames, J.A. (2015). Lead with Humility: 12 Leadership Lessons from Pope Francis.

New York, NY: American Management Association