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In this pearl, James shares his experience with a positive leader who helped reinvigorate his energy, focus, and belief that educators can change lives. He says that a good leader develops a good team, and he encourages others to be the person that builds others up.
Professional positions cited were the ones held at the time of recording. The positions and schools of those quoted may have since changed.
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James Howard is the Associate Principal of Sekolah Pelita Harapan (SPH) Kemang Village in Indonesia.
