Introduction

This book is a six part guide to the principalship. It covers topics including:

- How to know who you are working with and how to explore their motivation.

- Who are the informal leaders in your building and how to negotiate a principal’s relationship with them.

- How to evaluate your school staff and use them more effectively.

- How to determine if your community is on your side or have already lined up for a showdown with you.

This book leads principals through an examination of themselves and their motivation. It takes an unflinching look at the nature of today’s principalship at all levels.