While each model of distributed leadership had clear differences, they all seemed to base their ideas on the premise that leadership can take place within a variety of contexts and are not limited to just one specific person or role. This is also true of my experiences in a school setting. I related most to Ogawa, Pounder, and colleagues' model of leadership as an organization-wide resource of power and influence. There are various types of leadership within our building and my district, each which comes with its own set of power and influence. While certainly administration holds a significant amount of power and often times influence as well, certain teachers in our building share and equal amount of influence, especially with other colleagues and with parents. I also related to this model's criteria for effective organizations, particularly being able to control relationships within an environment and building a sense of commitment amongst staff. Without th