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This article explores the very close relationship between leadership and teaching, a topic which is new in Colombia, but which has been researched extensively in other countries. It starts with important theoretical considerations in relation to leadership applied to education. It follows with a reflection on the association between leadership and teaching. The essay goes deeper with the explanation of the five leadership practices espoused by Kouzes and Posner. As a conclusion, several implications and recommendations for teachers and other educational community members are presented.