Applicable to education and to all fields of leadership and management endeavour.

As a principal over close to 40 years of time, it seemed to me two things (among others) were important.

1. It was of critical importance to separate the personal from the professional in terms of relationships.

I felt it impossible to be a good boss or empathic leader if those one is leading are one’s personal ‘buddy’ friends and mates. Separation can enhance respect and make leadership easier.

2. I felt it important to be a person who lead by doing and not by saying.

Directing others without being prepared to go there oneself does little to enhance leadership. It is far more important to be respected than liked.