The ALIGN Journal (previously AASCF) is intended to focus on local and Canadian content. We want to present best practices in areas that people are working in, and provide room for critical inquiry into some of the promising programs, practices and research occurring in the community. The ALIGN Journal includes original research and evaluation, innovations in program development and policy and practice reviews
In this edition ALIGN Journal Volume 6 Fall 2013, leadership is a pivotal topic. As I think about leadership in the context of the work we all do I become conscious that leadership must be rooted in who you are and what matters most to you. When you truly know yourself and what you stand for, it is much easier to know what to do in any situation. It always comes down to doing the right thing and doing the best you can. The same rings true for caring organizations Great organizations are a collection of great people doing great things. More and more research focuses on principle based leadership. As I ponder this notion I seem to revert to my innate need for fairness, respect and the truth. In the current environment there are many competing priorities but these keep popping up as the root values needed to be successful.