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Book SynopsisThis book will guide the reader to develop a personal leadership style for entrepreneurial success. The practical strategies and implementation notes will guide the reader to define a personal success style, promote team support and keep life in balance while working in a position that can feel chaotic at times. The book is written as a handbook filled with practicality followed by reflection notes for the reader to engage in mindful leadership. The daily interactions of a site principal are critical to the success of a school to thrive academically and socially. Every minute of a leader''s day can be an opportunity for success or failure dependent upon the decisions made. Great decisions simply can not be made by burnt out, tired, out-of-touch administrators without a vision of success who haven't learned to prioritize; keep kids first, make a plan then work it and truly lead others to their highest potential.
Trade ReviewPivot Principal: A Principals Guide to Excellence is the one stop shop resource guide that every principal should read to gain valuable insight to effectively manage his or her school. This relevant, meaningful, and practical book shares specifically what Lori Perez has learned and implemented in over three decades as a highly effective public school team member, teacher, administrator, and leader. Mrs. Perez’s strategic approach to creating solutions has united teams, positively impacted families, and has resulted in highly successful student academic outcomes utilizing her proven methods of leadership. This book is on my top ten list of books every school leader should read, share, and follow. -- Cameron Curry, executive director, The Classical Academies and author of "Charter School Leadership: Elements for School Success"
In Pivot Principal, Lori Kay Perez has written a convincing and encouraging reflection on the challenges and opportunities currently faced by educators and administrators. While recognizing that both public and private education is in need of real reform, she effectively demonstrates how reform and change can begin with administrators themselves. This book is a must read for educators who are tired of the status quo and want each student to succeed. -- Mark Wyland, State Senator, California's 38th District
Time-tested tips are among the countless pearls of wisdom woven throughout this practical book on educational leadership. Pivot Principal also offers thought-provoking questions on many of the challenges facing today’s school leaders as well as insights about how each principal’s commitment to excellence can indeed be a pivotal point for positive change. -- Rebecca Wilke, Educational Consultant, LEADon, Inc.
Table of ContentsPreface Acknowledgements A Note to the Reader Chapter One: Myths and Truths Chapter Two: Plan Chapter Three: Implement Chapter Four: Assess Chapter Five: Work Smarter, not harder Chapter Six: A Challenge To Acknowledge Chapter Seven: A Structure for Joyful Success Chapter Eight: Just do it
