Leading by heart and soul: using magic, being moral, creating merriment and mobilising others. Author: Wendy Lee

Using magic, being moral, creating merriment and mobilising others are all part of creating strong pedagogical leadership practices in early childhood settings. In the words of George et al. (2007), “Authentic leaders demonstrate a passion for their purpose, practice their values consistently, and lead with their hearts as well as their heads. They establish long-term, meaningful relationships and have the self discipline to get results. They know who they are.”