The Power of Origin Stories in Educational Leadership
Abstract
Personal and community histories provide strength. In this chapter, you’ll discover how origin stories build trust, create connections, and engage stakeholders around shared purpose. They can also have the power to heal divisions, generate action, and create shared understanding when traditional approaches fall short. In the practical sense, compelling storytelling transforms abstract policy talk into conversations about possibilities, centered in human experiences.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Educational Leadership and Practices
Teacher Education and Leadership Studies
School Leadership and Teacher Performance
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Routledge eBooks
- Pages
- 24–36
- Publication date
- 19 January 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book chapter