The present study investigates the personal and institutional correlates of leadership behaviour among heads of secondary schools in Dharwad district. Using a descriptive survey method, a sample of 67 school heads and 450 assistant teachers was drawn from government, aided, and unaided schools. Standardized tools were employed to measure leadership behaviour, job satisfaction, personal effectiveness, organizational culture, and organizational climate. Findings revealed significant differences in leadership behaviour with respect to age, gender, educational qualification, teaching experience, and type of school management. Heads aged 49 years and above, males, graduates, and those with longer teaching experience exhibited higher scores on various dimensions of organizational climate and job satisfaction. Moreover, government school heads reported greater psycho-social job satisfaction compared to their counterparts in unaided institutions. Leadership styles also influenced outcomes, with initiating structure style being associated with higher job satisfaction and stronger organizational culture and climate. The study highlights the importance of strengthening leadership capabilities of school heads to enhance institutional effectiveness.