Purpose The purpose of this assignment is to prepare the early childhood adminis

Purpose
The purpose of this assignment is to prepare the early childhood administrator to hire and retain high-quality staff in their program. The administrator will be able to establish a climate of care, respect, and trust. This is demonstrated by building relationships with staff, exhibiting caring behavior, and being transparent in your communication. Designing inclusive hiring practices and employment policies also supports positive working environments and facilitates staff retention.
Directions:
After reading Chapter 8 and the supplemental resources, write a 1- to 2-page expository essay answering the questions below. You may also use additional research to support your answers. Provide at least one reference and citation in APA format to support your reasoning.
1. Discuss how modeling by leadership can establish a climate of mutual trust and respect in the workplace. Provide at least one example of leadership modeling.
2. Explain why verbal and nonverbal communication by leadership must be congruent in order for the message to be received with certainty. Provide at least one example of a mixed message from leadership and how it can create controversy.
3. Discuss how you can use leadership encouragement to build intrinsic job satisfaction. Provide at least one example of leadership encouragement.
4. Discuss how fair hiring practices and employment policies can support a positive work environment and promote staff retention.