Leadership...... By Jaideep Varma

"Becoming a leader is the most crucial choice one can make – it is the decision to step out of darkness into light "

Leadership is an evolving journey .First I have laid out the core of what it mean to lead from soul in a convenient acronym ,  L – E – A – D – E – R , with each letter define a key aspect of leadership.

L – Look & Listen

E – Emotional Bonding

A – Awareness

D – Awareness

E – Empowerment

R – Responsibility

S – Synchronicity

Leading is establishing direction and influencing others to follow that direction. But this definition isn't as simple as it sounds because leadership has many variations and different areas of emphasis. The distinction between leader and leadership is important, but potentially confusing. The leader is an individual; leadership is the function or activity this individual performs .

    A good leader therefore …   1)   Has foresight. 2)      Has influence. 

    3)   Communicates effectively. 4)       Naturally commands attention and respect. 5)  Ultimate responsibility for achieving task objectives. 6)   Commands trust and confidence.7)     Has ‘concern’ regarding the needs of his group. 8)   Is sensitive to the task , people and environment. 9)   Builds and manages effective teams 10)  Role models team players attributes. 11)  Has the ability to take decision with vision .

Defining School Leadership :


Since the beginning of the principalship , educators have struggled to define a distinctive role for the position . Theoreticians and analysts have repeatedly dissected the job and its place in the larger social and educational context , urging principals is one decade to be " bureaucratic executive " followed by 
" humanistic Facilitator " and then " instructional leader"

The 6 key themes Must have in leaders are :

1- Facilitating shared vision 

2- Sustaining school culture conductive to student and staff learning

    collaborating with families , and community members .

3- Acting with integrity , fairness , and in ethical manner .

4- Influential the larger political , social , economic , legal and cultural 

    context .

5- Managing the organization for a safe , efficient , and effective learning

    enviroment .

Ten Basic Skills of Outstanding School Leadership : 1)   Integrity 2)   Vision/strategy 3)   Communication 4)   Relationships 5)   Persuasion 6)   Adaptability 7)   Teamwork 8)   Coaching and Development 9)   Decision-making 10) Planning