From Good Schools to Great Schools: What Their Principals Do Well

Make the leap from ordinary to stellar school leadership!

"What can I do to make a difference and lift my school to excellence?" Principals will find answers to this question and other critical leadership issues in this comprehensive resource, which examines how to apply lessons from the private sector to public education. The authors provide templates, implementation tips, and additional resources, and help school leaders discover nine essential characteristics of high-performing "Level 5" leaders through:

• In-depth discussions and case studies of "star" principals
• A comparison of principals and corporate leaders, including qualities exclusive to school leadership
• Reflection questions for more effective application of leadership principles