An introduction to compassionate leadership in education
Abstract
This chapter makes the case for compassionate leadership being transformative both of performance and of wellbeing. It argues for empowering school teams by engaging on a human level, and responding to a rapidly changing world by establishing and operating within a culture of clearly defined values. Advocating pro-social leadership and identifying some of the common myths around such an approach, this chapter sets out the compassionate mission, focusing on building trust through active listening and valuing each person as an individual, as well as enabling growth and resilience by fostering conditions of psychological safety.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Educational Leadership and Practices
School Leadership and Teacher Performance
Education and Teacher Training
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Routledge eBooks
- Pages
- 1–12
- Publication date
- 12 March 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book chapter