People first
Build trust deliberately, listen before acting and make relationships the foundation of every decision.
The School Admin Play Book
Lead with clarity.
Keep perspective.
A practical, experience-based guide for principals navigating people, pressure, purpose and the privilege of school leadership.
26 practical chapters6 leadership sections1 trusted companion
What matters most
Leadership that works in the real world.
Built from the conversations, decisions and unexpected moments that shape a principal's day.
Clarity counts
Set expectations, communicate calmly and keep the important work from being crowded out by the urgent.
Stay the course
Lead sustainably, keep perspective and build a school culture that can thrive for the long game.
Inside the play book
A book to use, not just read
A steady hand for demanding days.
From the first ten days in a new principalship to staffing, school boards, budgets, parents, artificial intelligence and personal sustainability, every chapter turns lived experience into practical next steps.
- Clear chapter summaries and practical leadership plays
- Pause-and-reflect prompts for real decisions
- Financial tools, case studies and discussion materials
Long after timetables, policies, and strategic plans are forgotten, people will remember how leadership made them feel.
Dr David Faull
For the journey ahead
Lead with wisdom, courage and hope.
Discover the ideas, structures and reflections designed to support better decisions in one of education's most rewarding roles.