- 186 pages
- English
- PDF
- Available on iOS & Android
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About this book
The Principal's Office is a practical book. It is simple, easy-to-read, and packed with straightforward, personal advice gleaned from years of real experience. The current or future principal will receive words of wisdom from an author who knows what it is like to serve in the principal's office.
This primer addresses the concept of effective leadership in the principal's office with a holistic approach. It is designed to help readers understand the four areas of our being - spiritual, physical, intellectual, and emotional. From personal values and inspiration to clothing choices and exercise, this book touches on all the topics essential to a healthy and successful turn as a principal. When we understand these different areas along with the fundamental need to maintain balance in the four areas, we are better equipped for success in the principal's office.
This primer addresses the concept of effective leadership in the principal's office with a holistic approach. It is designed to help readers understand the four areas of our being - spiritual, physical, intellectual, and emotional. From personal values and inspiration to clothing choices and exercise, this book touches on all the topics essential to a healthy and successful turn as a principal. When we understand these different areas along with the fundamental need to maintain balance in the four areas, we are better equipped for success in the principal's office.
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Table of contents
- CONTENTS
- FOREWORD
- PREFACE
- ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
- INTRODUCTION
- Part I. SPIRITUAL BALANCE
- Chapter 1. YOUR INTERNAL GLUE: Mission, Foundation,Values, Goals, and Beliefs
- Chapter 2. RENEW AND REFINE: Strengthen Your Internal Glue
- Chapter 3. SEPARATE CHURCH AND STATE
- Chapter 4. PROACTIVITY: Avoid Potholes with Accountability and Guidance from a Mentor
- Chapter 5. THE PRINCIPAL MODELS CHARACTER EDUCATION
- Chapter 6. GIVE CREDIT WHERE DUE AND PUT A LITTLE LIGHT ON IT
- Chapter 7. TESTS AND EXAMINATIONS: Life in the Fishbowl and Directing Traffic Naked
- Chapter 8. BE AN ORIGINAL
- SUMMARY OF PART I: Keys for Spiritual Balance
- Part II. PHYSICAL BALANCE
- Chapter 9. BODY MAINTENANCE: Rest, Play, and Exercise
- Chapter 10. PHYSICAL FUEL: Food and Water
- Chapter 11. PRESENTATION: Grooming, Posture, Confidence, Clothes, Accessories, and Shoes
- Chapter 12. OUTPUT: Manners and Communication
- Chapter 13. TIME AND MEMORY
- SUMMARY OF PART II: KEYS FOR PHYSICAL BALANCE
- Part III. INTELLECTUAL BALANCE
- Chapter 14. BE PROFESSIONAL AND STICK TO THE BOOK
- Chapter 15. HAVE A PLAN
- Chapter 16. BUILD YOUR WINNING TEAM
- Chapter 17. POWER AND THE POWER OF THE PEN
- Chapter 18. DISCIPLINE: Be Fair, Firm, and Consistent
- Chapter 19. MODEL EFFECTIVE USE OF TWENTY-FIRST-CENTURY TECHNOLOGY
- Chapter 20. PUBLIC RELATIONS, POLITICS, AND DECISION-MAKING
- Chapter 21. READ, STUDY, AND TURN OFF THE TELEVISION
- SUMMARY OF PART III: KEYS FOR INTELLECTUAL BALANCE
- Part IV. EMOTIONAL BALANCE
- Chapter 22. TEFLON MENTALITY AND WALNUTS
- Chapter 23. DELEGATE AND LEARN TO SAY NO
- Chapter 24. CREATE INSPIRING AND PRODUCTIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS
- Chapter 25. FORGIVENESS AND SERVICE TO OTHERS
- Chapter 26. STRESS, 24/7 RESPONSIBILITY, AND THANKFULNESS
- Chapter 27. DO YOUR HOMEWORK
- SUMMARY OF PART IV: KEYS FOR EMOTIONAL BALANCE
- CONCLUSION
- Appendix A. 100 RULES FOR BALANCED LEADERSHIP
- Appendix B. LETTER OF COMMENDATION
- Appendix C. LITTLE BLACK BOOK ENTRY
- Appendix D. MEMO
- Appendix E. WEEKLY CALENDAR
- Appendix F. ANNUAL REPORT
- EPILOGUE
- REFERENCES
- ABOUT THE AUTHOR