Title: 10 Effective Educational Leadership Qualities
Headings: 10 Traits of Successful School Leaders
10 Traits of Successful School Leaders
Joseph Lathan, PhD
The Makings of a Successful School Leader
1. They Understand the Importance of Building Community
2. They Empower Teachers and Cultivate Leadership Skills
3. They Utilize Data and Resources
4. They Have a Vision and a Plan
5. They Create Collaborative, Inclusive Learning Environments
6. They Are Passionate About Their Work
7. They Encourage Risk-Taking
8. They Lead by Example
9. They Persevere – Staying with a School for at Least Five Years
10. They Are Lifelong Learners
“LEADERSHIP AND LEARNING ARE INDISPENSABLE TO EACH OTHER” —JOHN F. KENNEDY
Joseph Lathan, PhD
Academic Director, Master of Education
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Content: While there is no one solution to successful school leadership, there are certain strategies, skills, traits and beliefs that many of the most effective school leaders share. [RELATED] How to Advance Your Career: A Guide for Educators >>
The following traits are common among the most successful school leaders. 1. They Understand the Importance of Building Community
Effective school leaders build and sustain reciprocal family and community partnerships and leverage those partnerships to cultivate inclusive, caring and culturally responsive school communities. To build these community networks it is essential that school leaders are visible in their schools and community, develop trust and create a sense of transparency and shared purpose with parents, staff, community members and students. Megan Tschannen-Moran, author and professor of educational leadership at the College of William and Mary, discusses the importance that trust plays in building communities in her book, “ Trust Matters: Leadership for Successful Schools .” Tschannen-Moran explains, “In schools with high levels of trust: Teachers are motivated and willing to try new strategies because they trust leaders to support them.