Stronger Together. Terri L. Martin

professor, say you can get an idea of how well teachers trust their principal by how they address the statements on page 18 about trustworthy characteristics. Depending on the leadership structure and the setting, these statements could be adapted to say team leader, leadership team, superintendent, or other leaders. Visit go.SolutionTree.com/leadership for a link to these statements.

Consider asking your teams to anonymously address these statements at the end of each semester to get a clear idea of where you stand.

      • It’s OK in this school to discuss feelings, worries, and frustrations with the principal.

      • The principal looks out for the personal welfare of the faculty members in this school.

      • I take the principal at his or her word.

      • The principal in this school is an effective manager, who makes the school run smoothly.

      • The principal places students’ needs ahead of his or her political interests.

      • The principal has confidence in the teachers’ expertise.