What is required to leap into a formal leadership position? My guest, Miek Kemel, describes her ongoing leadership journey as a secondary school principal in Belgium and the experiences that encouraged her to take on that role. Miek describes how deep honesty - both with others and especially with herself - has been a foundation for resilience and leadership action. At the end of the episode, Miek shares excellent advice for anyone considering whether to take on a formal role in educational leadership. There are plenty of gems in this episode.