What is that smell?

In Iceland, a rotting Greenland shark hangs in preparation for consumption.  During this fermentation the shark's flesh secretes harmful toxins and a foul ammonia-like odor.   This face distorting smell is not revolting enough to dampen the mood at dinner tables throughout the region.  How can people laugh and celebrate when there is a stench such as this in the atmosphere? It is a part of their culture.  It is tradition.  These descendants of Vikings have acquired a taste and a tolerance for this sort of alimentation.
Culture.  Do you ever wonder why yours has the scent it does?   How people behave is directly related to the presence of a GREAT school leader.  The sweet smell of peak performance is by design.   It is as infectious as mediocrity is common.  It is the GREAT school leader who models excellence!   The GREAT school leader uses the power of influence and relationships to manifest an environment conducive to the growth of all members of the school community.  
What is that smell?   The positive difference of the BEST teacher.   The competitive spirit of learners preparing to be contributors in the world that awaits.  That smell is respect, dignity, and excellence.   The smell of peak performance emanating from those with hearts for kids.  Your school culture like the Greenland shark, can make you deathly sick or satiate your hunger and growth.   It depends on the initiative and skill of a GREAT school leader.