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Authentic principals need to know:
● When to push . . . and when to let go.
● How to balance listening and leading.
● How to authentically represent themselves and the interests of
children.
● How to achieve effective leadership within school
communities.
An example of an authentic leadership action
When confronted with a tough decision, here are some steps that
you can take:
● Open the discussion by talking about trust.
● Tell teachers about the touchy situation you’re facing.
● Share with teachers what you’re thinking about doing.
● Explain the reasons behind some of the decisions you’re
thinking about making.
● Ask for input and actively engage with their comments.
● Ask how trust can be maintained in light of the hard decisions
that have to be made.
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