
School Leadership from A to Z
How to Lead Well Without Losing Your Way
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Bradley James Davies
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School leadership is hard, and it’s hard on school leaders.More and more school leaders are struggling with the ever-expanding expectations and associated stressors of the role. In School Leadership from A to Z, Bradley James Davies hopes to turn the tide and bring more joy and wellness back to the principal’s office. Through a series of short, alphabetized essays like "C is for Culture," "I is for Introverts Beware," "L is for Lifeguard Parenting," "T is for Tender | Tough | Teflon," and "Y is for You're Really Not That Funny," Davies draws on his two decades of serving elementary, middle, and high schools as a teacher, coach, and administrator to bring you the best practices, most effective approaches, and tried-and-true tricks of the trade. Via stories of his struggles and successes, Davies’ refreshingly funny insights offer a way forward toward a place where both leading well and living well need not be as rare as a copy machine that never breaks down.
School Leadership from A to Z is a must-listen insider’s peek behind the curtain of the good, bad, and ugly of school leadership. Part how-to, part memoir, this humble and humorous guide will prove powerfully helpful for school leaders in every stage of their careers.
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- Jill T
- 03-20-23
Enjoyed!
I truly enjoyed listening to this. I’ve been a teacher for 17 years and finished my principalship certificate last year. I am currently contemplating the move to administration. This book is full of great ideas and really has me thinking more and more about making the jump. I could see how this book can be useful for new principals and those veteran principals just needing a recharge.
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- Carl P
- 02-24-23
Engaging, great leadership insights
Great insights about being an effective leader in a school environment - and shared in a very clear and engaging way. Much of what's shared is also applicable to leadership beyond the school.
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- BJD
- 02-25-23
Highly Recommend
I laughed. I cried. I learned. I even listened multiple times! :) Applicable to educators at any stage of their career.
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- Robert Hatta
- 03-25-23
Lessons in life and leadership than anyone can learn from
While this is a book about school leadership, anyone in the service of others can learn from A to Z. Davies shares funny and sometimes deeply painful experiences from the trenches. I recommend this audiobook.
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- Helena Kletch
- 03-21-23
Loved everything about it.
Funny, smart, easy to grasp and honest. I’m not a school leader but I enjoyed it and learned so much. An absolute must read for anyone in the field.
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- Billy A Duarte
- 07-23-24
This book described how I feel at times and mirrored what I have gone through.
Very good book. I am listening to it again. This story resonates with anyone who has been in administration. very good advice from a seasoned veteran of the profession.
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- Chiney B
- 07-14-24
Read this book!!!!!
I really enjoyed this book. I saw myself and I'm happy to know that I'm not the only one experiencing challenges. Thank you for your tips
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- BCC
- 02-24-23
A Must-Listen for School Leaders
Full of laugh-out-loud humor, paired with deep vulnerability, this book shares wisdom that comes from years of experience and reflection. This is the audio book I wish I had heard earlier in my career, and it’s an absolute must-listen for anyone who aspires to lead well and live well at the same time.
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- R
- 07-31-24
School Leadership A to Z
The book was very informative and real! It highlighted the not so glamorous parts of being a school leader in a humorous but reflective tone. The author has done a fantastic job warning future leaders of where he felt short as a school leader.
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