The Lifelong Learner : Professional Identity in Leadership

Neumayerné Streitman, Krisztina and Szarka, Júlia and Tóth, Etelka (2025) The Lifelong Learner : Professional Identity in Leadership. In: Ethical Leadership in Complex Times. Károli könyvek. Tanulmánykötet . Éditions L'Harmattan; L'Harmattan Kiadó; Károli Gáspár Református Egyetem, Paris, Budapest, pp. 213-230. ISBN 9782336540870; 9789636464202

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Abstract

This paper examines the relevance of Jesuit leadership principles in teaching and leadership, with a specific focus on their application within teacher education. The study introduces an integrated model that combines the professional identity frameworks of Manon Ruijters and Júlia Szarka with key Jesuit leadership pillars—self-awareness, love, ingenuity, and heroism. Emphasizing selfawareness and reflection, the paper argues these pillars provide a distinctive foundation for leadership development in educational settings. The integrated Streitman–Szarka–Tóth Model enhances the understanding of teacher identity and professional commitment by incorporating spiritual dimensions. Additionally, the model integrates new elements such as positive psychological coaching tools and Kubanyiova’s concept of possible selves to further enrich professional identity. The next phase of research will involve validating the model using data from teachers involved in the Simonyi competition, as part of the “Language Competencies in Space and Time” project.

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