1. Philosophy of Leadership 8<br />“Without a challenge, many people tend to fall or fade away.”<br />John Maxwell<br />Today’s education system is certainly full of challenges. Elementary students are going to middle school without the ability to read and solve simple equations. Middle school students are being socially promoted without the skills they need to be successful in high school. High schools across the country are failing to meet graduation rates. Fortunately, government and social pressures have given educators new opportunities for growth. That is especially true for the school administrator. It is crucial that the school administrator be a strong leader. Within the school sector this means growing personally, organizing staff, challenging students, managing resources, and connecting with parents and community members. <br />Before a school administrator can lead others he or she must develop personally. The most effective leader practices servant leadership. This means that the leader leads others by example and is willing to do the most menial tasks for the betterment of the school, business, or organization. Many people enjoy being seen as powerful and do not recognize that the greatest power comes with the greatest sacrifice. Quality leaders understand that accomplishing a goal is more important than being seen as important. Jesus Christ demonstrated this in John 13 where he washed his disciple’s feet. Before the age of cars and sneakers, a foot washing was considered one of the lowest household tasks. However, Jesus recognized that demonstrating his commitment to and love for his “team” was more important than appearing better than others. Because of his great example Jesus was able to mold 11 disciples into leaders. These disciples were so loyal to Jesus they eventually gave up their lives to represent his cause.<br /> In fact, loyalty is developed through modeling. In another Biblical story King David mentioned he was thirsty. Upon hearing this, men from his army underwent enormous challenges at the risk of their own lives to bring David water. These men were willing to do this because they regarded David so highly. This loyalty had developed from years of watching David and his regard for those who worked for him. He constantly displayed integrity and truly cared for those around him.<br />Leaders must also be conscious of how they view themselves and their actions. For instance, those in positions of authority must be careful not to take themselves too seriously. Everyone makes mistakes and it is best to learn from those mistakes and laugh them off when appropriate. When those around you see your sense of humor and resilience to difficult times they will gain respect for you and feel more comfortable trying new things under your leadership. Likewise leaders must also be aware of their strengths and weaknesses, especially in regards to how they deal with other people. Individuals want to see a confidant leader, not a prideful one. Therefore it is imperative that a school administrator can recognize and admit to his or her own mistakes. Likewise, they should be able to look back at situations and see each event’s successes. In fact, long term achievement is built through consistent small successes. One set back will not likely break a school or vision. School administrators should also recognize the difference between problems and facts. A person can work to change a problem, but people cannot change the facts of life. Therefore, one should not spend time worrying about facts, but instead focus on how they can impact life problems.<br />Taking responsibilities for one’s own actions is difficult for many people. However, people gain respect for others when this type of integrity is displayed. It is important for leaders to look objectively at past mistakes. It is also crucial for people to see leaders admit their mistakes. Publically admitting ones mistakes where appropriate will help the process of critiquing subordinates run more smoothly.<br />Quality leaders should also be able to organize their personal lives. Leaders must learn to prioritize, as well as learning how to say no to low priority events. Effective leaders also learn how to master their time. To do lists are a great way to keep things into perspective and to help manage time. School leaders should recognize that an event that takes more time on the front end may pay off in the back end. For instance, if a teacher is rumored to be sexually harassing another employee, it is better to immediately deal with that teacher rather than dealing with a law suit later on.<br />Another important component of leadership is developing mentor partnerships. As children we learn and grow through watching those around us. This concept is important throughout adulthood as well. A quality mentor will answer questions, develop new ideas, and provide counsel. However, a leader should be careful to look to a mentor rather than idolize a mentor. Idolizing another individual will result in deep frustration when that person does not live up to your expectations.<br />Communication is one of the most important aspects of leadership. A quality leader can cast a vision “clearly, creatively, and continually” (Maxwell, 23). This means you are open to answering questions and work to keep others focus on the task at hand. People buy in to the leader before buying into the vision so it is important to establish loyalty and respect beforehand whenever possible. Effective communicators are also excellent listeners. Leaders should be willing to ask those around them for feedback on their listening skills. While this may be a difficult exercise it is still worthy because good listening skills are so essential to communication. Listening can prevent future misunderstanding and frustrations. Furthermore, good leaders hear and recognize good ideas. If a leader is not listening, he or she can miss a great idea.<br />Being a good communicator does not mean talking all the time. In fact, effective leaders know when to remain quiet. Establishing respect and displaying integrity means doing what you say you will do. This is true even if keeping your word involves personal cost. Therefore, it is better to think about what you say before you speak rather than blurting out. Effective leaders also avoid gossip. People are smart enough to recognize that if you talk about others you will talk about them as well. Zig Ziglar reminds us “If you don’t have something nice to say, don’t say anything at all” (Ziglar, 99). Even if a principal has been in a community for several years and formed friendships within the school it is important that the school administrator not talk about other employees in a unprofessional manner.<br />Successful leaders are always looking ahead. They anticipate problems before they arise and develop solutions to quickly and efficiently handle situations. This means school leaders research trends in education and government legislature. This also means understanding you staff, students, and community. <br />Zig Ziglar made the statement that “people don’t care how much you know, until they know how much you care…about them” (Ziglar, 103). This is important in dealing with both staff and students. One way to show others you care is by learning about different personality types and how to best deal with people as individuals. Florence Littauer describes people as stemming from four basic personality types; sanguines, cholerics, melancholies, and phlegmatics. Sanguines are expressive, impulsive, and outgoing. They tend to bring fun and life to a situation, but are often disorganized and leave projects unfinished. Cholerics are extremely organized, good at leading others, and capable of handling high pressure situations. However, they also tend to be bossy and abrasive. Melancholies are meticulous and detailed, but tend to be inflexible. Phlegmatics are extremely laid back and peaceful, but can be considered lazy. Clearly each personality type has strengths and weaknesses and each type plays an important role to a staff. Likewise, each personality type will respond to leadership differently and need to be talked to in a different way.<br />People of all personality types will work harder for a leader they respect and admire. People also work harder when they feel they are appreciated. Quality leaders expect those working under them to succeed and regularly verbalize this belief to their work force. These leaders also reward those workers when they succeed.<br />A quality leader understands how to lead others without trying to control others. They give clear expectation to employees and then give them opportunities to perform without dictating their every move. In fact, silence on the part of the school administrator can build leaders by allowing staff ownership over issues. Each school administrator should build up a school leadership team that meets on a regular basis and addresses problems within the school. This team should be made up of a variety of leaders within the school and not just the school administrator’s friends. This team should also rotate members in and out from year to year to gain new perspectives and fresh ideas.<br />Unfortunately, part of a school administrator’s job is correcting and reprimanding teachers. This can be done in a variety of ways, but quality administrators learn to build up rather than tear down their employees. It is important that a leader check his motives when dealing with critiques. A leader’s goal should be to help his or her subordinates and bring success to the school and students. Leaders should also address the problems that arise with each employee personally rather than in a group setting. Issues should also be addressed as soon as all the information is gathered and the administrator can make an informed decision. Putting off a critique can often cause greater problems in the long run and actually require more of the principal’s time. After the problem has been addressed it is best to end the issue with encouragement and let the employee know you appreciate them when appropriate.<br />One way to show appreciation for employees is through a reward system. When a teacher has shown superior performance they should be recognized. This is especially true in the current educational system in which the only true reward is tenure and there are limited opportunities for promotion. In the business setting employees are rewarded with bonuses, comp time, etc. Though education has many intrinsic awards, it is up to the school administrator to offer various other types of incentives. For instance, a teacher with high value added scores may earn a “late arrival pass” or half day off. Likewise many businesses are willing to offer gift certificates for teacher of the month programs.<br />Another reward system a school administrator should consider is the TAP program. Tom Brown of Holston Middle School, Knoxville, TN has used this program to increase student achievement through teacher instruction. The program uses Master and Mentor teachers to perform up to six teacher evaluations per year. Teachers are then graded according to a rubric and rewarded monetarily for their achievement. This has been made possible through a five year grant. The TAP program has helped Holston Middle School become one of the leading scorers within Knox County.<br />One of the most important things a school administrator can do is keep his school’s focus on helping students succeed. Students are the hardest variable for a principal to control, yet the most important component of a school. Today’s students are quite diverse and offer an entirely new set of problems for school administrators. Above all, students must know that the school cares about them and their success. As a school administrator it is important to hire teachers who truly care about students and their success. The most successful teachers have a passion to help students both academically and personally. These teachers will help counter act apathy.<br />Today’s students often display a greater apathetic view of education compared to past generations. Most student come from homes in which two parents are working or a single parent is trying to make ends meet. In addition, more and more parents are dealing with addictions and divorce than ever before. This leaves less time for purposeful parenting and many parents have compensated by providing more toys and less discipline for their children. Consequently, students are accustomed to being told good job for every little task, receiving a trophy for mediocre performances, and not being corrected for misbehavior. This has lead to poor attitudes, a disregard for true excellence, and apathy toward education. School administrators must fight this trend by showing students the personal benefits of education. For instance, students must be told the differences in salaries according to various levels of education. Students should also be reminded that education is a privilege. Many students’ ideas of education have been changed after seeing impoverished, barefoot, international children who would love the opportunity to learn to read and write.<br />Students within the average school come from a variety of education levels. It is important to meet each student at their level. For instance, high achieving students should have the opportunity to take advances placement courses such as English and History. If a high school is near a college it is also beneficial to establish a dual enrollment program in which students can earn a college credit during their time at the high school. Students who have trouble speaking English should be given the opportunity to work with English as a second language instructor. Students who are struggling with the core subject areas should have the opportunity to participate in free tutoring and credit recovery programs.<br />Because of the diversity found within the student body it is important for schools to offer vocational classes such as carpentry, electricity, and cosmetology. All students are not bound for college and it is crucial that these students have the opportunity to excel in something. This will help them gain self confidence, learn skills for employment, and increase their chance of graduating high school.<br />School administrators should also give students the opportunity to work with quality technology. Technology is indeed expensive, but it is an incredibly large component of American society. Some students, especially impoverished ones, do not have access to computers at home. Therefore, the school must act as the liaison between students and the world of technology. School can utilize tools such as videocom adventure and Ipadio to benefit student learning. However, Tim Lindafield [Landefeld] notes that technology is a tool to be used by teachers, not a substitute for quality teaching (Lindafield) [Landefeld] .<br />Another area of student life an administrator must deal with is student discipline issues. Before dealing with a student behavior problem an administrator should get all the details about the situation. This may mean interviewing other students and staff members. A school administrator should also be fair in situations and not just punish a student based upon their socio-economic background or race.<br />Student leadership teams can be a great resource for school administrators. While a student government association can be helpful it is better to get opinions and suggestion from a wide variety of students. Students will commit to the leadership team if they get something out of the meeting such as a free catered lunch. Though this is an expense to the school, the conversations during the meeting will help a principal understand his or her student body and truly help the school staff better reach students.<br />Every teacher knows that the more involved the parent is, the more likely a student is to succeed. School administrators should increase parent involvement through open houses, bring your parent to school days, and school meetings. Parent Portal is one of the many ways schools can use technology to connect with parents. Parent Portal allows parents to check their child’s grades, tardies, and future assignments. School administrators should also work to develop a easy to use, inviting school website, complete with upcoming events and other pertinent information. Parents should also receive daily emails of school announcement and a newsletter of past school successes and future events.<br />School administrators must also be mindful of their relationships within the community. They must work with businesses to receive needed money for the school. Businesses can also provide opportunities for student internships. These internships can be valuable ways for students to apply school learning to a real life setting. School leaders should also represent his or school well within the community. They should live a life full of values and integrity outside of the school walls.<br />Administrators must also remain current with local and state politics, school boards, and school district leaders. Good communication and quality relationships with other community leaders will provide new opportunities for school resources. Furthermore, a principal should appear knowledgeable about all things educational including education taxes and new laws.<br />Administrators should also advocate the school through various media opportunities. Local papers, television stations, and blog sites can draw positive attention to the school. This will also give the administrator a platform to ask for resources to help meet school needs and correct any misconceptions about the school.<br />School administrators must also balance the needs of the actual school building. Many buildings are old and do not support technology needs. However, it is up to the school administrator to make the best use of what the school has to offer. <br />School administrators should also remain open to new ideas. Recent changes such as academies are a great way to develop students. Some schools have freshmen academies to foster school spirit and improve graduation rates. Other schools have developed academies of different interests such as health sciences or business. These types of academies are helpful in making an extremely large school seem smaller and more manageable for students.<br />There are clearly many things to think about when becoming a strong leader and successful school administrator. School administrators must balance sternness with kindness, self evaluation with humility, and communication with school promotion. Overall, a school administrator should understand that the role of the principal is constantly changing and it is the school administrator’s job to change leadership styles to fit every role needed.<br />
![Philosophy of Leadership 8<br />“Without a challenge, many people tend to fall or fade away.”<br />John Maxwell<br />Today’s education system is certainly full of challenges. Elementary students are going to middle school without the ability to read and solve simple equations. Middle school students are being socially promoted without the skills they need to be successful in high school. High schools across the country are failing to meet graduation rates. Fortunately, government and social pressures have given educators new opportunities for growth. That is especially true for the school administrator. It is crucial that the school administrator be a strong leader. Within the school sector this means growing personally, organizing staff, challenging students, managing resources, and connecting with parents and community members. <br />Before a school administrator can lead others he or she must develop personally. The most effective leader practices servant leadership. This means that the leader leads others by example and is willing to do the most menial tasks for the betterment of the school, business, or organization. Many people enjoy being seen as powerful and do not recognize that the greatest power comes with the greatest sacrifice. Quality leaders understand that accomplishing a goal is more important than being seen as important. Jesus Christ demonstrated this in John 13 where he washed his disciple’s feet. Before the age of cars and sneakers, a foot washing was considered one of the lowest household tasks. However, Jesus recognized that demonstrating his commitment to and love for his “team” was more important than appearing better than others. Because of his great example Jesus was able to mold 11 disciples into leaders. These disciples were so loyal to Jesus they eventually gave up their lives to represent his cause.<br /> In fact, loyalty is developed through modeling. In another Biblical story King David mentioned he was thirsty. Upon hearing this, men from his army underwent enormous challenges at the risk of their own lives to bring David water. These men were willing to do this because they regarded David so highly. This loyalty had developed from years of watching David and his regard for those who worked for him. He constantly displayed integrity and truly cared for those around him.<br />Leaders must also be conscious of how they view themselves and their actions. For instance, those in positions of authority must be careful not to take themselves too seriously. Everyone makes mistakes and it is best to learn from those mistakes and laugh them off when appropriate. When those around you see your sense of humor and resilience to difficult times they will gain respect for you and feel more comfortable trying new things under your leadership. Likewise leaders must also be aware of their strengths and weaknesses, especially in regards to how they deal with other people. Individuals want to see a confidant leader, not a prideful one. Therefore it is imperative that a school administrator can recognize and admit to his or her own mistakes. Likewise, they should be able to look back at situations and see each event’s successes. In fact, long term achievement is built through consistent small successes. One set back will not likely break a school or vision. School administrators should also recognize the difference between problems and facts. A person can work to change a problem, but people cannot change the facts of life. Therefore, one should not spend time worrying about facts, but instead focus on how they can impact life problems.<br />Taking responsibilities for one’s own actions is difficult for many people. However, people gain respect for others when this type of integrity is displayed. It is important for leaders to look objectively at past mistakes. It is also crucial for people to see leaders admit their mistakes. Publically admitting ones mistakes where appropriate will help the process of critiquing subordinates run more smoothly.<br />Quality leaders should also be able to organize their personal lives. Leaders must learn to prioritize, as well as learning how to say no to low priority events. Effective leaders also learn how to master their time. To do lists are a great way to keep things into perspective and to help manage time. School leaders should recognize that an event that takes more time on the front end may pay off in the back end. For instance, if a teacher is rumored to be sexually harassing another employee, it is better to immediately deal with that teacher rather than dealing with a law suit later on.<br />Another important component of leadership is developing mentor partnerships. As children we learn and grow through watching those around us. This concept is important throughout adulthood as well. A quality mentor will answer questions, develop new ideas, and provide counsel. However, a leader should be careful to look to a mentor rather than idolize a mentor. Idolizing another individual will result in deep frustration when that person does not live up to your expectations.<br />Communication is one of the most important aspects of leadership. A quality leader can cast a vision “clearly, creatively, and continually” (Maxwell, 23). This means you are open to answering questions and work to keep others focus on the task at hand. People buy in to the leader before buying into the vision so it is important to establish loyalty and respect beforehand whenever possible. Effective communicators are also excellent listeners. Leaders should be willing to ask those around them for feedback on their listening skills. While this may be a difficult exercise it is still worthy because good listening skills are so essential to communication. Listening can prevent future misunderstanding and frustrations. Furthermore, good leaders hear and recognize good ideas. If a leader is not listening, he or she can miss a great idea.<br />Being a good communicator does not mean talking all the time. In fact, effective leaders know when to remain quiet. Establishing respect and displaying integrity means doing what you say you will do. This is true even if keeping your word involves personal cost. Therefore, it is better to think about what you say before you speak rather than blurting out. Effective leaders also avoid gossip. People are smart enough to recognize that if you talk about others you will talk about them as well. Zig Ziglar reminds us “If you don’t have something nice to say, don’t say anything at all” (Ziglar, 99). Even if a principal has been in a community for several years and formed friendships within the school it is important that the school administrator not talk about other employees in a unprofessional manner.<br />Successful leaders are always looking ahead. They anticipate problems before they arise and develop solutions to quickly and efficiently handle situations. This means school leaders research trends in education and government legislature. This also means understanding you staff, students, and community. <br />Zig Ziglar made the statement that “people don’t care how much you know, until they know how much you care…about them” (Ziglar, 103). This is important in dealing with both staff and students. One way to show others you care is by learning about different personality types and how to best deal with people as individuals. Florence Littauer describes people as stemming from four basic personality types; sanguines, cholerics, melancholies, and phlegmatics. Sanguines are expressive, impulsive, and outgoing. They tend to bring fun and life to a situation, but are often disorganized and leave projects unfinished. Cholerics are extremely organized, good at leading others, and capable of handling high pressure situations. However, they also tend to be bossy and abrasive. Melancholies are meticulous and detailed, but tend to be inflexible. Phlegmatics are extremely laid back and peaceful, but can be considered lazy. Clearly each personality type has strengths and weaknesses and each type plays an important role to a staff. Likewise, each personality type will respond to leadership differently and need to be talked to in a different way.<br />People of all personality types will work harder for a leader they respect and admire. People also work harder when they feel they are appreciated. Quality leaders expect those working under them to succeed and regularly verbalize this belief to their work force. These leaders also reward those workers when they succeed.<br />A quality leader understands how to lead others without trying to control others. They give clear expectation to employees and then give them opportunities to perform without dictating their every move. In fact, silence on the part of the school administrator can build leaders by allowing staff ownership over issues. Each school administrator should build up a school leadership team that meets on a regular basis and addresses problems within the school. This team should be made up of a variety of leaders within the school and not just the school administrator’s friends. This team should also rotate members in and out from year to year to gain new perspectives and fresh ideas.<br />Unfortunately, part of a school administrator’s job is correcting and reprimanding teachers. This can be done in a variety of ways, but quality administrators learn to build up rather than tear down their employees. It is important that a leader check his motives when dealing with critiques. A leader’s goal should be to help his or her subordinates and bring success to the school and students. Leaders should also address the problems that arise with each employee personally rather than in a group setting. Issues should also be addressed as soon as all the information is gathered and the administrator can make an informed decision. Putting off a critique can often cause greater problems in the long run and actually require more of the principal’s time. After the problem has been addressed it is best to end the issue with encouragement and let the employee know you appreciate them when appropriate.<br />One way to show appreciation for employees is through a reward system. When a teacher has shown superior performance they should be recognized. This is especially true in the current educational system in which the only true reward is tenure and there are limited opportunities for promotion. In the business setting employees are rewarded with bonuses, comp time, etc. Though education has many intrinsic awards, it is up to the school administrator to offer various other types of incentives. For instance, a teacher with high value added scores may earn a “late arrival pass” or half day off. Likewise many businesses are willing to offer gift certificates for teacher of the month programs.<br />Another reward system a school administrator should consider is the TAP program. Tom Brown of Holston Middle School, Knoxville, TN has used this program to increase student achievement through teacher instruction. The program uses Master and Mentor teachers to perform up to six teacher evaluations per year. Teachers are then graded according to a rubric and rewarded monetarily for their achievement. This has been made possible through a five year grant. The TAP program has helped Holston Middle School become one of the leading scorers within Knox County.<br />One of the most important things a school administrator can do is keep his school’s focus on helping students succeed. Students are the hardest variable for a principal to control, yet the most important component of a school. Today’s students are quite diverse and offer an entirely new set of problems for school administrators. Above all, students must know that the school cares about them and their success. As a school administrator it is important to hire teachers who truly care about students and their success. The most successful teachers have a passion to help students both academically and personally. These teachers will help counter act apathy.<br />Today’s students often display a greater apathetic view of education compared to past generations. Most student come from homes in which two parents are working or a single parent is trying to make ends meet. In addition, more and more parents are dealing with addictions and divorce than ever before. This leaves less time for purposeful parenting and many parents have compensated by providing more toys and less discipline for their children. Consequently, students are accustomed to being told good job for every little task, receiving a trophy for mediocre performances, and not being corrected for misbehavior. This has lead to poor attitudes, a disregard for true excellence, and apathy toward education. School administrators must fight this trend by showing students the personal benefits of education. For instance, students must be told the differences in salaries according to various levels of education. Students should also be reminded that education is a privilege. Many students’ ideas of education have been changed after seeing impoverished, barefoot, international children who would love the opportunity to learn to read and write.<br />Students within the average school come from a variety of education levels. It is important to meet each student at their level. For instance, high achieving students should have the opportunity to take advances placement courses such as English and History. If a high school is near a college it is also beneficial to establish a dual enrollment program in which students can earn a college credit during their time at the high school. Students who have trouble speaking English should be given the opportunity to work with English as a second language instructor. Students who are struggling with the core subject areas should have the opportunity to participate in free tutoring and credit recovery programs.<br />Because of the diversity found within the student body it is important for schools to offer vocational classes such as carpentry, electricity, and cosmetology. All students are not bound for college and it is crucial that these students have the opportunity to excel in something. This will help them gain self confidence, learn skills for employment, and increase their chance of graduating high school.<br />School administrators should also give students the opportunity to work with quality technology. Technology is indeed expensive, but it is an incredibly large component of American society. Some students, especially impoverished ones, do not have access to computers at home. Therefore, the school must act as the liaison between students and the world of technology. School can utilize tools such as videocom adventure and Ipadio to benefit student learning. However, Tim Lindafield [Landefeld] notes that technology is a tool to be used by teachers, not a substitute for quality teaching (Lindafield) [Landefeld] .<br />Another area of student life an administrator must deal with is student discipline issues. Before dealing with a student behavior problem an administrator should get all the details about the situation. This may mean interviewing other students and staff members. A school administrator should also be fair in situations and not just punish a student based upon their socio-economic background or race.<br />Student leadership teams can be a great resource for school administrators. While a student government association can be helpful it is better to get opinions and suggestion from a wide variety of students. Students will commit to the leadership team if they get something out of the meeting such as a free catered lunch. Though this is an expense to the school, the conversations during the meeting will help a principal understand his or her student body and truly help the school staff better reach students.<br />Every teacher knows that the more involved the parent is, the more likely a student is to succeed. School administrators should increase parent involvement through open houses, bring your parent to school days, and school meetings. Parent Portal is one of the many ways schools can use technology to connect with parents. Parent Portal allows parents to check their child’s grades, tardies, and future assignments. School administrators should also work to develop a easy to use, inviting school website, complete with upcoming events and other pertinent information. Parents should also receive daily emails of school announcement and a newsletter of past school successes and future events.<br />School administrators must also be mindful of their relationships within the community. They must work with businesses to receive needed money for the school. Businesses can also provide opportunities for student internships. These internships can be valuable ways for students to apply school learning to a real life setting. School leaders should also represent his or school well within the community. They should live a life full of values and integrity outside of the school walls.<br />Administrators must also remain current with local and state politics, school boards, and school district leaders. Good communication and quality relationships with other community leaders will provide new opportunities for school resources. Furthermore, a principal should appear knowledgeable about all things educational including education taxes and new laws.<br />Administrators should also advocate the school through various media opportunities. Local papers, television stations, and blog sites can draw positive attention to the school. This will also give the administrator a platform to ask for resources to help meet school needs and correct any misconceptions about the school.<br />School administrators must also balance the needs of the actual school building. Many buildings are old and do not support technology needs. However, it is up to the school administrator to make the best use of what the school has to offer. <br />School administrators should also remain open to new ideas. Recent changes such as academies are a great way to develop students. Some schools have freshmen academies to foster school spirit and improve graduation rates. Other schools have developed academies of different interests such as health sciences or business. These types of academies are helpful in making an extremely large school seem smaller and more manageable for students.<br />There are clearly many things to think about when becoming a strong leader and successful school administrator. School administrators must balance sternness with kindness, self evaluation with humility, and communication with school promotion. Overall, a school administrator should understand that the role of the principal is constantly changing and it is the school administrator’s job to change leadership styles to fit every role needed.<br />](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/philosophyofleadership8-100722133954-phpapp01/85/Philosophy-of-leadership-8-1-320.jpg)
