The most significant initial challenge in my school-founding leadership was letting go of control due to trust my support system and fellow organization members. 

I addressed this challenge by relying on advice from leaders I had interviewed, specifically Cindi Osterhus. Eventually, I learned to allow others to contribute ideas and talents.  I learned to understand that the final product wouldn't be just how I would have envisioned it but that doesn't mean that is not good.  In fact it could be better since so many collaboration efforts were used, and others with specific specialties can contribute.

Ed Catmull's text Creativity, Inc was particularly helpful in that it helped me understand how to work through challenges as a organization evolves. 

I'm most proud of the development of the Civitan Club because of how much effort I have put in has finally paid off.

Like Catmull did with Creativity, Inc and his experience at Pixar, I created my own Creative Leadership framework, based on my experiences leading at Salisbury Academy.