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David Robinson is author of Soul Mentoring: Discover the Ancient Art of Caring for Others (Cascade, 2015); Ancient Paths: Discover Christian Formation the Benedictine Way (Paraclete, 2010); and The Busy Family's Guide to Spirituality (Crossroad, 2009). Married since 1981, David and his spouse, Trina, enjoy three married sons and one granddaughter. David has served as pastor of Cannon Beach Community Church, Cannon Beach, Oregon, since 1993. He is a Benedictine Oblate with Mount Angel Abbey.

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The Principal's Principles

A Hundred Lessons in School Leadership

Partridge Africa

Contents

Chapter 1: The Responsibilities and Duties of a Principal, 1, 
Chapter 2: Educational Vision, 4, 
Chapter 3: Being a Role Model, 7, 
Chapter 4: Filling the Role of Principal ..., 11, 
Chapter 5: Values, 18, 
Chapter 6: Stress, the Hidden Enemy, 21, 
Chapter 7: School as "Home Away From Home", 25, 
Chapter 8: Flat, Democratic and Consultative Structure, 29, 
Chapter 9: Conversations ... Continuous Discussions, 33, 
Chapter 10: Sustained Leadership, 36, 
Chapter 11: The Challenge of the Effective Management Team, 39, 
Chapter 12: Standards, 42, 
Chapter 13: Limiting Factors, 46, 
Chapter 14: Communicate – All the Time, 49, 
Chapter 15: Making Constructive Contact, 53, 
Chapter 16: Information is Power, 55, 
Chapter 17: Protect and Build the Reputation of the School and Principal, 59, 
Chapter 18: A Safe School, 64, 
Chapter 19: Walking the School, 70, 
Chapter 20: Relationships, 73, 
Chapter 21: Mission Statements, Aims and Goals, 76, 
Chapter 22: Formal and Informal Leadership, 82, 
Chapter 23: Reasonable Doubt, 87, 
Chapter 24: Dealing with Criticism, 91, 
Chapter 25: Meetings, 96, 
Chapter 26: Show Up!, 100, 
Chapter 27: Social Aspects of Schools, 103, 
Chapter 28: Code of Honour for the Conduct of Principals, 106, 
Chapter 29: Timetables, 109, 
Chapter 30: Appointing Teachers, 115, 
Chapter 31: Random Patterns, 120, 
Chapter 32: Being Consistent, 124, 
Chapter 33: Big Decisions, 128, 
Chapter 34: Dishonesty, 132, 
Chapter 35: Strategic Planning, 136, 
Chapter 36: Professionalism, 140, 
Chapter 37: Late Requests and Interruptions, 144, 
Chapter 38: Counselling, 147, 
Chapter 39: The Trauma of being a Principal, 151, 
Chapter 40: School DISCIPLINE ..., 156, 
Chapter 41: Assumptions and Perceptions, 160, 
Chapter 42: Management of Conflict Resolution, 164, 
Chapter 43: Assertiveness, 169, 
Chapter 44: Communication Technology in Schools, 173, 
Chapter 45: E-Learning and E-Leading, 177, 
Chapter 46: Angry Parents, 183, 
Chapter 47: Interviewing Parents, 187, 
Chapter 48: The Satisfaction of Being a Principal, 191, 
Chapter 49: The Weak Teacher, 194, 
Chapter 50: Perpetual Motion Study, 199, 
Chapter 51: The Principal as Leading Teacher, 202, 
Chapter 52: Noise Levels, 206, 
Chapter 53: Bill of Rights, 209, 
Chapter 54: To Do List, 213, 
Chapter 55: Motivation and Change, 216, 
Chapter 56: Where Responsibility Ends and Social Conscience Begins, 220, 
Chapter 57: Good Information Equals Good Decisions, 225, 
Chapter 58: The Blame Game, 228, 
Chapter 59: Financial Management, 232, 
Chapter 60: Outgrowing the Position, 236, 
Chapter 61: Staffroom Politics, 239, 
Chapter 62: Group Dynamics Make Great Teams, 244, 
Chapter 63: Minutes of Meetings., 248, 
Chapter 64: A Dirty School Reflects on the Principal, 251, 
Chapter 65: Staff Development, 255, 
Chapter 66: The Cold Phone Call, 259, 
Chapter 67: The School Executive, 262, 
Chapter 68: Unpredictable Behaviour and the Stupid Comment, 267, 
Chapter 69: Reasonableness, 271, 
Chapter 70: A School is a Meritocracy, 274, 
Chapter 71: Psychological Skills, 279, 
Chapter 72: Working with Deputies, 285, 
Chapter 73: Compliance with the Law, 290, 
Chapter 74: Problem Solving, 295, 
Chapter 75: The Power of Language, 300, 
Chapter 76: Morale, 304, 
Chapter 77: Taking Advice, 309, 
Chapter 78: Mentorship, 313, 
Chapter 79: Emotional Intelligence, 318, 
Chapter 80: Speech Making, 322, 
Chapter 81: The Principal who Reads, 326, 
Chapter 82: Burnout, 332, 
Chapter 83: Tipping Points, 336, 
Chapter 84: Sportsmanship and Fair Play, 340, 
Chapter 85: Networking., 345, 
Chapter 86: School Fees, 350, 
Chapter 87: The Pastoral Role, 354, 
Chapter 88: Marketing a School, 358, 
Chapter 89: Classroom Management, 364, 
Chapter 90: The Paper Trail, 368, 
Chapter 91: Creating Policies, 372, 
Chapter 92: The School Board, 375, 
Chapter 93: The Personal Assistant (PA), 383, 
Chapter 94: School Assemblies, 387, 
Chapter 95: How the Brain Works, 391, 
Chapter 96: Argue ... Debate ... Negotiate ... Persuade, 396, 
Chapter 97: Greetings and Thanks, 400, 
Chapter 98: When to Draw the Line, 403, 
Chapter 99: The Grey Areas of School Leadership, 407, 
Chapter 100: Academic Freedom, 411,