Abstract
This study aimed to explore the reality of leadership in Palestinian private high schools, as well as to explore the degree to which principals of these schools practice the required leadership style to move institutions from good to great, based on Jim Collins concepts. In order to achieve the objectives of the study, the theoretical literature and previous relevant studies were reviewed. A questionnaire was developed to collect the study data about the leadership reality in Palestinian private high schools, from the point of view of teachers and principals themselves. The study instrument consisted of (78) items, divided into seven domains: Leadership qualities, recruitment properties, organizational characteristics, vision, organizational culture, technological culture and building the driving force of work. After verifying the validity and reliability of the questionnaire, It has been applied to the study sample that amounted to (644) of both principals and teachers of Palestinian private high schools, whom they were selected using the stratified random sample. 
 
 The findings showed that the degree of availability of leadership qualities among principals of private high schools in Palestine was moderate, for all of its domains and items. The study revealed the existence of statistical significance differences attributed to the variables of gender, job title, years of experience and scientific qualification. The study recommended to prepare training programs for school principals according to the fifth level of leadership, and to conduct analytical and realistic studies of the internal and external environments of Palestinian private schools.
Highlights
The political, economic, cultural and social integration of any society depends mainly on education which is one of the fundamentals for the revival of this society
This study aimed to explore the reality of leadership in Palestinian private high schools, as well as to explore the degree to which principals of these schools practice the required leadership style to move institutions from good to great, based on Jim Collins concepts
The problem of the study identified through the following questions: 1. What is the Degree of availability of leadership qualities of Palestinian private high schools principals, from the principals and teachers point of view, based on Jim Collins 'concepts?
Summary
The political, economic, cultural and social integration of any society depends mainly on education which is one of the fundamentals for the revival of this society. With the acceleration of changes and challenges in the world within political, cultural, social and educational fields, generally in business organizations and in educational institutions, it became necessary to have distinguished management and leadership for these organizations. They should be capable to keep abreast of innovation, believe in the importance of their career and role in setting and achieving goals and to make appropriate decisions at all levels. The interest of all stakeholders among researchers, decision makers and education policy makers, became focused on empowerment the leadership of educational institutions in order to be able to develop visions, missions, targets and future goals (Duane, 2013)
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