I love these powerful on school leadership

Many thanks to DR VICKI PHILLIPS @drvicip National Geographic for your presentation at the 2019 International Principal's Convention in Shanghai

School leaders...

1. Understand that victory is in the classroom, understand how excellence and equity is valued. The classroom is not just the 4 walls
2. Give power to the student-teacher bond and relationship- trusting and powerful connection. Interest equals energy.
3. Focus on the artful use of infrastructure eg. Technology and learning spaces seen as resources
4. See culture as core. Is the school culture safe? They intentionally and explicitly build culture.

School leaders love to learn.
 
Uncommon leader attributes

1. Focus on equity, moral compass, root for underdog, lead with heart,
2. Live in the “and” - transform ideas, tackle polar opposites, harness both innovation and stability
3. Intellectually curious, love to learn, experience is one of the best teachers
4. Have a healthy dose of skepticism - they differentiate and use their knowledge, support creativity and innovation but keep these focussed without going out of control
5. Focus on going the distance, not into reinventing the wheel,
6. They are present, listen deeply, observe closely and give full attention to the moment, getting powerful insights, discover talent and make political connections
7. Take joy in the journey. Centre yourself, engaging with their passions, help their team and staff to do the same.