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they will feel inspired to do the same. Your team
will naturally be more motivated to reach their goals
when someone at the top of the chain constructively
coaches them to achieve excellence in all they do.
When you demonstrate a genuine commitment to
your team’s success, you create an environment of
trust and respect that will help foster a positive and
productive working environment.
-Brian L. Mee, SFO, RSBA, M.Ed.

"One of the true testaments of the impact Mr. Brian
Mee had on the school business community was
during a group exercise at an annual conference the
speaker was presenting on being grateful for those
who had an influence on our career when he asked
us to stand and find someone to thank. In a group of
hundreds of people, there was a line of more than a
dozen people waiting to thank Brian. I was honored
to stand in that line patiently to be one of the many
people who considered him a mentor. He was a great
school business official; and an even better man. It is
an understatement to say he will be missed." "For 30 years, he was a boss and a brother to me.
-Jim Migliorino, Deer Valley Unified School Always calm with a genuine smile and sincere
District & Past President emotion. Always helpful. In tough times, he says: my

friend everything will be okay, focus and leave the
Ref lections on Leadership rest to the Lord."
-Jamal Dana, Osborn School District
September 25, 2023
"There is no more powerful leadership tool than your own
personal example." - John Wooden Ref lections on Leadership
People are naturally drawn to individuals who
practice what they preach and demonstrate the October 2, 2023
behavior they expect from others. When leaders set a "Credibility is a leader's currency. With it, he or she is
positive example, they create a ripple effect that starts solvent; without it, he or she is bankrupt." - John C Maxwell
from within their team and outwardly to the entire This John Maxwell quote gives insight into the
organization. As a leader, it is essential to model the importance of credibility for successful leadership.
values, standards, and goals you want to achieve In brief, credibility is the foundation upon which a
and promote within your organization. Show others leader’s success is built; it is crucial to successful
how to act and react in different situations by being leadership and should be viewed as a leader’s
consistent in your words and actions and leading by currency. Without it, a leader becomes bankrupt and
example. When you take ownership of your own unable to lead effectively.
actions, your team will follow suit. When you show
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