Educators who lead with confidence use an assertive and approachable leadership style to guide students through all parts of the school day, employing both proactive and reactive strategies to create engaged, joyful, and safe learning environments. This Quick Coaching Guide leads educators through a reflection process for developing and strengthening their firm and kind leadership style and assists them in setting goals for making positive changes. When educators are leading with confidence, students feel safer, do better academically and socially, and feel more connected to their teachers. A multifaceted tool for ongoing, embedded professional development, Quick Coaching Guides encapsulate a specific topic through the Responsive Classroom lens and offer educators unique tools for reflection, learning, and planning for change.