Build Leadership Momentum
How to Create the Perfect Principal Entry Plan
By: Daniel Bauer, Ariel Curry, Nikki Takahashi (Designed by)
Paperback | 23 May 2023
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Who taught you how to create a principal entry plan and start the school year off successfully?
Odds are your experience is like so many other principals-nobody has provided a framework on how to create your perfect principal entry plan. Until now.
Given the underwhelming support that most school leaders experience, it's kind of a miracle that schools run effectively at all. Without a solid 90-day principal entry plan something has to fill that void.
Usually, that something is an unhealthy amount of stress, worry, and reactivity. Over the years, these negative aspects of the administrative role seem normal, but they are absolutely not.
In Build Leadership Momentum, you will:
- Learn the five categories of an effective 90-day entry plan.
- Avoid the most common mistakes leaders make when crafting their entry plan.
- Set the tone for the culture you want to build.
- Create meaningful relationships with all stakeholders.
- Learn how to communicate more effectively.
- Get more done in 90 days than other principals get done in a year.
Imagine what would be possible if you knew the exact steps to take with your team during the first 90 days of school.
Swap the beginning of the year blues for excitement, energy, and best of all-momentum. Make that decision now and pick up a copy of Build Leadership Momentum.
DANIEL BAUER is a Principal Development and Retention Expert, bestselling author, and host of two of the world's most downloaded podcasts. In 2015, he founded Better Leaders Better Schools-an organization transforming how school leaders experienced professional learning by creating the ABCs of Powerful Professional Development®. Daniel believes "When YOU get better, everyone wins," and his mission is to connect, grow, and mentor every school leader who wants to level up.
To experience Relevant, Responsive, and Results-Oriented Professional Developmentâ¢, visit betterleadersbetterschools.com.
Industry Reviews
"Danny is setting you up for success in this book. He takes the common sense 'do now' ideas that we may know and shares how to make them a reality in our leadership. He helps us remember to care for self and then fill the buckets of those we serve. Great reference and toolkit for us to use for the greater good!"
Michael Lubelfeld, Ed.D. Superintendent
"One of the great asks in providing effective professional development for principals is the demand for less theory and more practical leadership strategies. Through the provision of high impact processes, tools, and necessary actions, this book will excite and motivate principals to successfully plan for and navigate the myriad challenges inherent to the role! It is a must read for all school leaders!"
Dr. Tim Cusack, Superintendent
"Being a principal is tough. There are many books written about theory, but few that give you a 90-day, step-by-step plan. Danny has given us a quick read to walk into day one with a plan on what to do, so leaders can give more attention to the 'surprises' that aren't in any book ever."
Dr. CJ Lowery, Assistant Superintendent
"This is a planning tool for now and for years to come. The intentionality of 'best self' is foundational in the planning. I always think I'm going to take care of myself, but that is the first thing that is dismissed when I become overwhelmed. The pacing is very attainable, I value the suggestions for the timing of the implementation, and the resources that are described and provided are essential for lifting this plan. Our district recently completed a process to identify our core values and they are quality education, integrity, and communication. I was able to see in each section where I/we can take action and set the tone for living out these core values. It's time to take action!"
Stacey Green, Principal and Ruckus Maker
"Build Leadership Momentum doesn't just tell you how; it shows you. True to Danny's style of over-delivering, it is full of templates, strategies, and resources to further develop yourself as an impactful leader. This book should live on the desk of every leader who is committed to continually improving their school 90 days at a time."
Dr. Christopher Jones, Principal
"What a fantastic book and a must-read for everyone, from those new to school leadership to seasoned veterans who have been leading the charge for years! As we ease out of the pandemic, this is the right book at the right time. Danny skillfully provides an actionable plan to transform the school year in just 90 days. Every school leader I have had the privilege of working with has described the excitement and trepidation that permeate the start of each new school year. There is simply too much for a leader to consider and get right as they prepare for the year-that is, unless they have a proven plan to follow. If school leaders put into action the entry plan carefully outlined in this book, the stress they are used to carrying into the school year will vanish. Instead, they will start with the same sense of ease that July brings, while knowing the plan they have put in place will set their teachers and students up for success."
Mitch Weathers, CEO of Organized Binder
Foreword by Peter DeWitt
Introduction: Better Than Fantasy
The Problem With Hope Alone
The Perfect 90-Day Entry Plan
Why 90 Days?
Take Action: Your Day 91 Vision
Chapter 1: Bring Your Best Self to School
The Ruckus Maker Mindset Tool
Practice the 85% Rule
Define Your Sticky Core Values
Know Your Idea Enemies
Take Action: Your Sticky Core Values
Chapter 2: Communicate How Much You Care
Who Is Communicating?
What Is Being Communicated?
Where Are You Communicating?
How Are You Communicating?
Take Action: Plan for Communication
Chapter 3: Focus Your Efforts for Academic Impact
Gather Data
Set Goals
Empower Your Team
Measure Impact
Take Action: Plan for PD
Chapter 4: Co-Create an Extraordinary Culture
Why We Ignore Culture
Take the Temperature
Put Relationships First
Create Moments
Remember That You Set the Tone
Take Action: Gather Your Culture Team
Chapter 5: Pare Down to Scale Up Operations
Less Is More
Delegate
Keep Score
Take Action: Get Your Tasks in Order
Chapter 6: Build Your Perfect 90-Day Entry Plan
Pacing Your 90-Day Entry Plan
A Model for Your Perfect Entry Plan
Completing Your Entry Plan
The Impact is Worth the Effort
Level Up Your Leadership
Online Resources
References
ISBN: 9798988135005
Published: 23rd May 2023
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Number of Pages: 94
Audience: Professional and Scholarly
Publisher: Ruckus Maker Media
Dimensions (cm): 22.86 x 15.24 x 0.48
Weight (kg): 0.14
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