A mission that matters Effective leaders are able to communicate their vision about learners, learning, and schools as learning places in ways that enroll others in working toward mutual goals. Effective leaders are good thinkers. They continually renew themselves by taking frequent inventories of their own beliefs and practices. Checking assumptions and expectations periodically. Challenging traditional structures and the prevailing wisdom.
Effective leaders act on a set of principles which apply at all times and in all places.
These principles provide a moral compass for lifetime decision making. They resist three restraining forces which can keep them from realizing their full potential. They practice self discipline. They concentrate on building their character and competence. They listen to what people say and constantly seek out new information and skills.