4.3.2.3. ELABORATE: THE LEADERSHIP JOURNEY OF ST. JOHN
BAPTIST DE LA SALLE
Guide questions to answer while reading the article:
1. What is the leadership style of St. John Baptist de La Salle according to Br.
Alphonse LeBlanc F.S.C.?
In Br. Alphonse LeBlanc, F.S.C’s “THE LEADERSHIP JOURNEY OF ST.
JOHN BAPTIST DE LA SALLE”, Servant Leadership, as outlined by Robert
Greenleaf and Larry Spears, is the right leadership style for St. John Baptist de
la Salle. Vision, listening, and community building are hallmarks of De La
Salle's leadership. Many obstacles confronted his leadership. With the Brothers,
Jesus was able to realize his vision of a community of teachers committed to
the poor's education.
2. What were the features, characteristics, highlights of SJBDLS’s life that
made him a great leader?
St. John Baptist de La Salle was a one-of-a-kind individual. He is a man with
missions, virtues and visions in life. While he was an innovator, he also drew
on a variety of different resources to carry out his visions. From the beginning,
De La Salle is the servant, embracing the stewardship of several poor schools.
He eventually accepts leadership and responsibility for the schools and
teachers. His commitment stems from his awareness of the circumstance, as
well as a conceptualization and foresight that develops into a vision that
motivates him to conquer challenges. His goal is to create a society, a
community of guys dedicated to the poor's education. Throughout, he continues
to service the schoolmasters' demands. He listened and responded with empathy
when they chastised him for his blind spot, riches, and position. He led them
with persuasion backed up by his example, resigning his canonry and divesting
himself of his possessions. De La Salle was dedicated to the Brothers'
development as educators and spiritual men throughout his life. De La Salle and
the Brothers placed a strong emphasis on community and acting "together and
by association," all in the service of the poor.
BAPTIST DE LA SALLE
Guide questions to answer while reading the article:
1. What is the leadership style of St. John Baptist de La Salle according to Br.
Alphonse LeBlanc F.S.C.?
In Br. Alphonse LeBlanc, F.S.C’s “THE LEADERSHIP JOURNEY OF ST.
JOHN BAPTIST DE LA SALLE”, Servant Leadership, as outlined by Robert
Greenleaf and Larry Spears, is the right leadership style for St. John Baptist de
la Salle. Vision, listening, and community building are hallmarks of De La
Salle's leadership. Many obstacles confronted his leadership. With the Brothers,
Jesus was able to realize his vision of a community of teachers committed to
the poor's education.
2. What were the features, characteristics, highlights of SJBDLS’s life that
made him a great leader?
St. John Baptist de La Salle was a one-of-a-kind individual. He is a man with
missions, virtues and visions in life. While he was an innovator, he also drew
on a variety of different resources to carry out his visions. From the beginning,
De La Salle is the servant, embracing the stewardship of several poor schools.
He eventually accepts leadership and responsibility for the schools and
teachers. His commitment stems from his awareness of the circumstance, as
well as a conceptualization and foresight that develops into a vision that
motivates him to conquer challenges. His goal is to create a society, a
community of guys dedicated to the poor's education. Throughout, he continues
to service the schoolmasters' demands. He listened and responded with empathy
when they chastised him for his blind spot, riches, and position. He led them
with persuasion backed up by his example, resigning his canonry and divesting
himself of his possessions. De La Salle was dedicated to the Brothers'
development as educators and spiritual men throughout his life. De La Salle and
the Brothers placed a strong emphasis on community and acting "together and
by association," all in the service of the poor.
