While many books outline the attributes of successful school leaders, few describe how those traits manifest in daily practice. The Daily Practices of Successful Principalsgoes beyond the outward picture of excellence and provides acompendium of daily practices used by successful principals in various settings. Written by former administrators who have walked in your shoes, this handy guides strategies are based on interviews with successful leaders and are applicable in multiple contexts. Inside you will find guidelines for:
Examining your values, educational platform, and personal style
Establishing learning as a common purpose
Identifying and leading school change
Effectively managing staff and student relationships
Developing teacher leaders
The authors understand that principals are expected to have the patience of Job, the tenacity of Atlas, the compassion of Mother Teresa, and a sense of humor. The recommended daily practices will help you stay focused on the most important thingsleading effectively, promoting student achievement, and making a positive difference in students lives.