Building Resilient Educational Leaders
Nantale Hadijah
Faculty of Education Kampala International University Uganda
Email: nantalehadijah@kiu.ac.ug
ABSTRACT
Resilience is a critical competency for educational leaders navigating an increasingly complex and evolving landscape. This paper examines the concept of resilience in educational leadership, examining its significance in fostering positive outcomes for schools and organizations. It highlights key factors influencing resilience, including personal attributes, organizational culture, and external support systems. Strategies for developing resilience such as self-care, stress management, and fostering supportive networks are analyzed alongside case studies illustrating best practices. Finally, the paper considers future directions for leadership development, emphasizing the integration of resilience-building frameworks into training programs and the importance of adaptability in a technologically advanced and globally interconnected educational environment.
Keywords: Educational leadership, resilience, adaptive leadership, stress management, organizational culture.
CITE AS: Nantale Hadijah. (2025). Building Resilient Educational Leaders. Research Output Journal of Education, 5(1):5-8. https://doi.org/10.59298/ROJE/2025/5158