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Chemers (1997:1): “…a process of social influence in which one
person is able to enlist the aid and support of others in the
accomplishment of a common task”

"We define leadership broadly as a social process in which an individual or a group influences behavior toward a shared goal."

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Aristotle thought individuals were born with the qualities that
would make them good leaders

PERSONALITY -

Self-confident leaders: more likely to set high goals and persist

Stress-tolerant leaders: make good decisions, stay calm,
provide decisive directions under stressEmotionally

mature leaders: have accurate awareness of
strengths and weaknesses, are oriented toward self improvement

Leaders with integrity: behaviors are consistent with stated
values—these leaders are seen as honest, ethical, responsible,
and trustworthy

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Motivation: set of energetic forces from both within and beyond an individual to initiate work-related behavior and determine its form, direction, intensity, and duration

Four Motivaional Key Traits

Task and interpersonal needs: effective leaders have drive for the task and concern for people

Power needs: effective leaders seek positions of authority and are comfortable exercising influence over others

Achievement orientation: effective leaders have a desire to excel, a drive to
succeed, willingness to assume responsibility

High expectations for success: effective leaders believe they can do the job and
will receive valued outcomes for their efforts

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Yukl (2002) and Northouse (2004) note three important
categories of skills for effective leadership

Technical Skills: specialized knowledge about a specific type of
work, activity, procedure, or technique

Interpersonal Skills: understanding of feelings and attitudes of
others, knowing how to work with people in individual and
cooperative work relationships

Conceptual Skills: ability to conceptualize, think logically,
reason analytically, deductively and inductively

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EnsureEnsure focus on the progress and development of individual students:

Identify and reduce barriers to learning

Assure the quality of learning and teaching

Get the best from teachers:

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For further study in school leadership you can read the pdf file provided below