Leadership Coach
Leadership Coach
Leroy Slanzi draws on over 20 years of expertise as a seasoned school leader to deliver impactful leadership coaching designed for both emerging and experienced leaders. His coaching philosophy embraces a holistic and adaptive approach, integrating five essential leadership styles: Instructional, Organizational, Relational, Servant, and Structural Leadership. Each style is grounded in emotional intelligence and informed by empathy, compassion, and trauma-sensitive practices, ensuring that every strategy and interaction aligns with the specific needs of both staff and students. With a focus on empowering leaders to foster resilience and innovation within their teams, Leroy’s coaching provides the tools and insights essential for creating sustainable, positive change in educational communities.
Instructional Leadership
Instructional Leadership focuses on the core mission of schools: teaching and learning.
- Leroy emphasizes the importance of fostering a culture of continuous improvement in instructional practices.
- He coaches leaders to be actively involved in curriculum development, teacher training, and the assessment of student outcomes.
- By prioritizing high-quality instruction, leaders can create an environment where students and teachers thrive.
- Leroy’s approach ensures that empathy and compassion are central to instructional leadership, recognizing the diverse needs and backgrounds of students.
Relational Leadership
At the heart of Relational Leadership is the ability to build strong, positive relationships within the school community.
- Leroy coaches leaders to foster trust, open communication, and collaboration among staff, students, and parents.
- He emphasizes the importance of active listening, empathy, and genuine care in every interaction.
- Relational Leadership is about understanding and valuing the contributions of each individual, which helps to create a cohesive and supportive school culture.
- This approach is particularly effective in addressing the needs of students and staff who have experienced trauma, as it prioritizes emotional safety and connection.
Structural Leadership
Structural Leadership involves creating and maintaining the frameworks that support the school’s goals and objectives.
- Leroy helps leaders develop clear roles, responsibilities, and accountability structures.
- He emphasizes the importance of data-driven decision-making and the establishment of robust systems for monitoring and evaluating progress.
- Structural Leadership provides the stability and clarity needed for effective school management.
- When combined with empathy and trauma-informed practices, this approach ensures that these structures are flexible and responsive to the needs of the school community.
Organizational Leadership
Organizational Leadership is about creating efficient and effective systems within the school.
- Leroy helps leaders develop skills in strategic planning, resource management, and policy implementation.
- Effective organizational leadership requires a deep understanding of the school’s operational needs and the ability to streamline processes for maximum efficiency.
- By integrating trauma-informed practices, Leroy ensures that these systems are supportive and considerate of the emotional and psychological needs of all stakeholders, creating a nurturing environment that promotes overall well-being.
Servant Leadership
Servant Leadership is based on the principle of serving others to enhance their growth and well-being.
- Leroy’s coaching encourages leaders to prioritize the needs of their staff and students, empowering them to achieve their full potential.
- By adopting a servant leadership mindset, leaders focus on developing their teams, fostering a sense of community, and promoting a culture of mutual respect and support.
- This style is inherently compassionate and kind, ensuring that the well-being of others is always a primary consideration.
Integrating Leadership Styles for Maximum Impact
Leroy’s coaching program is unique in its integration of these five leadership styles.
By combining Instructional, Organizational, Relational, Servant, and Structural Leadership, he creates a comprehensive framework that addresses all aspects of school leadership.
Each style complements the others, creating a balanced approach that maximizes the strengths of each leader while addressing their areas for growth.
At the core of Leroy’s approach is a commitment to empathy, compassion, kindness, and trauma-informed practices.
These values ensure that every leadership decision is made with the well-being of students and staff in mind.
By fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, Leroy helps leaders create schools where everyone can thrive.
In summary, Leroy Slanzi’s leadership coaching is beneficial for up-and-coming leaders, new leaders, and veteran leaders because it provides a holistic, integrated approach to school leadership. His extensive experience, combined with a deep commitment to empathetic and compassionate practices, ensures that leaders are well-equipped to meet the challenges of today’s educational landscape. Through his coaching, leaders can develop the skills and insights needed to create positive, transformative changes in their schools.
Leroy is available for one to one coaching sessions, group sessions and entire administrative team seminars.