While many books outline the attributes of successful school leaders, few describe how those traits manifest in daily practice. The School Principals’ Guide to Successful Daily Practices goes beyond the outward picture of excellence and provides a compendium of daily practices used by successful principals in various settings. Written by former administrators who have walked in your shoes, this handy guide's 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
Managing staff and student relationships effectively
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 things—leading effectively, promoting student achievement, and making a positive difference in students' lives.

Barbara L. Brock is a professor of education and director of educational leadership at Creighton University. She has held a variety of positions in education, including education department chair, program director, elementary principal, and K–12 teacher. She resides in Nebraska.

Marilyn L. Grady is a professor of educational administration at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln (UNL). She is the author or coauthor of twenty-four books, and her research includes leadership, the principalship, and superintendent-board relations. She resides in Nebraska.