School Leadership
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Effective Education Leaders are Resolute
Being decisive is not only about making decisions rapidly; it is about modeling a positive and effective way of thinking and acting. It is ... -
Effective Education Leaders Give a Steady Performance
Like professional athletes, great education leaders follow rigorous routines to keep their skills sharp and their delivery constant. Education leaders know that that practice ... -
Effective Education Leaders are Open-Minded
The education world changes quickly and will continue to do so. Great education leaders can recognize those changes and guide the school or school ... -
Effective Education Leaders are Resilient
Anything that can go wrong in an educational setting usually does. From fistfights to broken pipes, you will deal with some of the most ... -
Effective Education Leaders are Innovative
When faced with a challenge, smart education leaders can find creative solutions to problems. Being innovative involves understanding all the resources at your disposal, ... -
Effective Education Leaders are Proactive
The antithesis of proactive is reactive, which means you react to the world around you instead of taking steps to affect the outcomes positively. ... -
Effective Education Leaders are Flexible
People in leadership positions often have flexible schedules. Sure, we all work for someone, but we usually can make our schedules. Education leaders need ... -
Effective Education Leaders are Great Strategic Planners
To think four steps ahead, you need to develop a long-term outlook, using research to make decisions and take time to reflect on them. ... -
Effective Education Leaders Manage Uncertainty and Setbacks
After any failure, you usually have two options: give up or figure things out. Education leaders know when it’s time to double down, and ... -
Effective Education Leaders are Organized
You cannot run your school or district if you are not organized. Education leaders know the power of keeping their personal and professional lives ...
