In the independent school, the leadership is typically shared by the school administrator and the school board. Specific strengths of leadership in able school administrators are not always the same, but some qualities seem to be essential and are found in all leaders of good Christian schools. These leaders are genuinely spiritual people, whose spirituality extends beyond their personal needs and focuses on the spiritual needs of others. They recognize the importance of their own spiritual condition and are willing to make the necessary investment in themselves to prepare for ministry to others. Good leaders encourage others to develop the talents God has given them and provide their coworkers the means to improve themselves.
Good leaders understand the importance of people in an organization.
They make every effort to recruit qualified personnel and treat them with the dignity and respect that their office requires. Those who are committed to the goals of an organization and who believe that the organization values them will give their all for its success. Teachers should be well paid, provided with suitable benefits, furnished with an adequate classroom environment and educational resources, and given public recognition for their contributions, on appropriate occasions. Other members of the staff should be treated well also. Unhappy people do not make desirable employees.