Vanita Uppal from the British School New Delhi draws inspiration from Thich Nhat Hanh's expression 'No Mud, No Lotus' and connects it to effective leadership. She discusses how examples of extraordinary leadership and Andy Hargreaves' insights can help us become authentic leaders, fired by passion, agility, empathy, and compassion. Vanita talks about the importance of getting involved and making your teams, students, and parents feel cared for and invested in the process.