Leadership can be a burden and a struggle that presents many challenges and rewards for an individual. In a school setting, the significance of leadership and direction is of crucial importance. There are many pathways and approaches to leadership, but it is the assertion of this paper that authentic leadership is the best pathway for school leaders to follow in order to create a vibrant and dynamic atmosphere in which students and colleagues can flourish. Students are the centre of learning in our 21st century world and thus, they should be given the best opportunity to grow and to achieve their greatest potential through strong authentic leaders.
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Leadership is a term that is frequently discussed within a school setting, but all too often it is in the form of criticism of the school leader(s) and how they have or haven’t handled a specific situation/event. It is the premise of this site that authentic leadership is the best approach to move away from the negative dialogue, and promote more mutually beneficial relationships amongst school leaders and their subordinates. The website will analyze the role of an authentic leader within the school system and explore the characteristics that should be readily apparent to all their subordinates. It will also examine the values that should be used be used by an authentic leader in his/her decision making processes as they lead the school forward.