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This paper deals initially with the matter of discerning right and wrong actions so that a correct path of leadership can be followed, and defends that there are universal principles and values that must be followed and applied. In the sequence, it presents four core ethical guidelines with principles for educational leaders, selected from prescriptions provided by scholarly books, journal articles and graduate lectures. The selection is based on the author's own experience and subjective apprehension of importance, taking into consideration time-tested biblical injunctions and wisdom sayings that have formed the core of the long-lasting Judeo-Christian culture. It then discusses the following four ethical guidelines or areas of concern: (1) honesty, integrity and purity; (2) proper communication management; (3) a right comprehension of knowledge, truth and human development behavior; and (4) humility and solidarity to those in need. Each guideline is explained and given its referential foundation. The purpose of this discussion is not only to record a personal assessment, but to cause reflection about the utmost need that such guidelines be followed and that their principles be thoroughly present in the lives and actions of educational leaders. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]