In education today there is a growing appreciation for the significance of effective in-school leadership. In addition, one can appreciate the fact that little effort is being made toward improving ways for preparing principals for this critical leadership role. This article explores behaviors that constitute effective leadership and suggests that mentoring combined with creativity have the potential to positively affect leadership styles.
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