Chapter OneIntroductionOverviewCulture is an important element when studying a group of people. The idea of ​​culture creates a mental picture of how people interact with each other in communities of different sizes. For educational leaders, throughout the decision-making process, working within a school's culture is an important asset to use with internal and external stakeholders. Craven (1975) infers that to make a good decision, an educational leader must “pursue organizational and/or personal goals and objectives” (p. 127). The process of recognizing, respecting, and utilizing an institution's culture will be an important theme of the traits and behaviors of effective educational leaders and the decisions they make throughout their decision-making role.SummaryThe presence of traits and positive behaviors of educational leaders throughout the decision-making process is an important indicator of how an institution will thrive. An educational leader's ability to determine and use the culture of an institution is a proactive method of leadership because it takes into consideration the social and professional norms of an institution and its individuals. leadership looks to our earliest experiences as children. For most, this person is the school principal. Teachers and students may have a biased view of this authority figure. He or she is often the focal point of decision-making and discipline. The principal is the singular driving force that connects teachers with their colleagues and students with their teachers and peers (Goldring, 2...... middle of paper ...... the central theme is indicative of a knowledgeable and shared life. educational leadership system, discussed by Ramey (2004): “If teachers know that [the administrator is] accessible and close, they will feel comfortable asking questions and getting feedback. clarification before a problem escalates into a larger problem” (p. . 30) A culture that allows members of an institution to work together will address many important pedagogical and institutional issues that are often not resolved until afterward. whether a certain degree of disaster has been reached plays a determining role in the functioning of each institution. Educational leaders must be able to take charge and use this culture as part of their daily routine. they interact with internal or external stakeholders to succeed..