Kind Leadership

Leading schools with empathy,honesty and impact

von Joanna Povall

192 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

In a world where educational leadership is often reduced to metrics and mandates, Kind Leadership by Joanna Povall offers something radically different: kindness as a powerful, strategic force for transformation.Drawing on over 30 years' experience in schools around the world, Joanna demonstrates how genuine strength emerges through leading with empathy, kind communication and accountability. Far from being weak or sentimental, kindness in leadership builds trust, strengthens teams, and creates inclusive school cultures where everyone, students, staff, and communities - can thrive.At the heart of the book is Joanna's award-winning 'CHASE' model of kind leadership, a mindset of: - Communication- Honesty- Accountability- growing Self-Esteem and- managing EgoRooted in psychology, neuroscience, and Joanna's lived experiences in education, the 'CHASE' model demonstrates how compassionate actions enhance performance and resilience. Each chapter unpacks one aspect of the model with examples, reflective questions and practical tools that leaders can immediately implement into their work.Kind Leadership ultimately challenges and empowers leaders to lead with a genuine heart. It is not just a leadership guide; it's a movement toward a more human, hopeful, and resilient future for schools.Suitable for all leaders or aspiring leaders in schools.

• Themen: Gesellschaft und Sozialwissenschaften Pädagogik / Erziehungswissenschaften Hochschulbildung, Fort- und Weiterbildung
• ISBN: 9781785837807
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 20.03.2026
• Größe: 214 x 133 mm
• Verlag: Crown House Publishing