Students draw many conclusions about leadership from the study of leadership stories. Those values differ from leader to leader, but usually include descriptors such as caring, empathy, and humanism. If you're respectful of and honest with folks you get that back. Others' values center around a vision for the school. Leaders empower others by leading without power.
Negotiation skills are essential to strong leaders.
They must work with students, parents, school staff, and political leaders at all levels. Leaders are often non-conformists who frequently question the status quo. They pride themselves on being spontaneous, intuitive, and risk-taking. Leaders are surprised at their own success. None of them identified themselves as being a child prodigy or even as being successful in their early school years.