1st Edition

Emotionally Intelligent School Leadership Lead with Heart, Transform with Purpose

By Brandy L. Tackett Copyright 2026
206 Pages
by Eye On Education

206 Pages
by Eye On Education

206 Pages
by Eye On Education

Emotionally Intelligent School Leadership is a powerful and practical guide for school leaders navigating the challenges of educational leadership, particularly in high-needs and turnaround schools. The book explores the critical role of emotional intelligence in fostering a positive school culture, building trust, managing resistance, and sustaining transformational change. Drawing from... Read more

1. Introduction

2. The Subtle and Devastating Ways Leadership Can Kill Culture

3. Where are all the Great Leaders?

4. Behind Every Child is a Teacher who Needs a Leader

5. What All School Leaders Need

6. Leading this Work without Losing Yourself

7. Managing Conflict: Leading Through Challenge

8. The Power of Self-Awareness

9. Recognizing Your Emotional Triggers

10. Cultivating Resilience: Managing Stress and Adversity in Leadership

11. Handling Resistance with Emotional Intelligence

12. Being Transparent

13. Cultural Awareness: Beyond Empathy – Toward Equity

14. Mastering Communication for School Transformation

15. Mastering Emotional Intelligence for a Lasting Impact

16. Lead With Your Head and Your Heart

Biography

Brandy L. Tackett is Principal of Nocatee Elementary School in Florida. With two decades of experience in education, she has served as a teacher, instructional coach, assistant principal, and principal in high-needs, turnaround schools. She has also been recognized as a Florida State Turnaround Principal.