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PechaKucha

Leadership and Program Management

Leading with Purpose: The Core Qualities of Effective Leadership

SESSION DATES & TIMES COMING IN AUGUST 2026
Audience Classification: Digital Learning
Audience Expertise: All Levels - This session is intentionally designed to engage and provide value across experience levels-from beginners to seasoned leaders.
Grade Level Focus: Pre-K, Elementary Schools, Middle Schools, High Schools, Higher Education, Adult Learners
Primary Audience: District Leader, Inst Leader, Prof Dev, School Leader
Does this session focus on a specific product? No – This session is focused on ideas, strategies, or practices, not a specific product or service.
Abstract Description : In my role as a secondary coach, I’ve learned that strong leadership isn’t about perfection, but about growth, reflection, and the ability to adapt. This session will focus on the qualities I’ve seen make the biggest difference—those that build trust, create collaboration, and move teams forward. Drawing on real classroom and coaching experiences, as well as lessons learned from working alongside great leaders, I’ll share practical insights on how to balance vision with action, empathy with accountability, and confidence with humility. Attendees will leave with relatable strategies and a clearer sense of how to strengthen their own leadership in everyday practice.

Learning Objectives:

  • At the end of this session, participants will be able to identify and reflect on key leadership qualities.
  • At the end of this session, participants will be able to apply practical, real-world strategies learned through coaching experiences and leadership examples to strengthen their own leadership practices.