Books for the questions, pressures, decisions, and private moments that come with school leadership.
Whether you’re considering becoming a principal, already navigating the position, or quietly wondering whether you still want it, there’s probably a resource here for where you are right now.
BEFORE YOU BECOME A PRINCIPAL
Should I Really Become a Principal?
A private guide for educators who are wondering whether school leadership is really for them.
LEARNING TO RUN THE SCHOOL
Managing Schools for the Terrified — Volume 1
A practical guide to the real problems of school leadership—from difficult people and decisions to policies, pressure, and the everyday situations no manual prepares you for.
Managing Schools for the Terrified — Volume 2
A practical guide for school leaders navigating the deeper challenges of running a school—from people, policies, and competing demands to the decisions that keep leadership complicated.
THE EMOTIONAL SIDE OF LEADERSHIP
The Lonely Office
A thoughtful look at the hidden emotional cost of school leadership—from loneliness and difficult decisions to the pressure of being the person everyone turns to.
The Principal’s Private Pages
A private space for school leaders to reflect on the thoughts, frustrations, questions, and moments that rarely have a place in official leadership conversations.
Should I Still Be a Principal?
A private guide for school leaders who are questioning the job, carrying the weight of leadership, or quietly wondering what comes next.
NOT SURE WHERE TO START?
Whether you’re considering becoming a principal, trying to navigate the realities of the job, or questioning whether you still want it, start with the book that speaks most closely to where you are right now.