The Confident School Leader 7 Keys to Influence and Implement Change

This exciting resource will help you build confidence in yourself as an educational leader. Written by an award-winning leader, this book encourages readers to use research-based strategies to lead in meaningful, authentic ways that make the greatest impact on students and staff members each day. Full of real-life stories and key takeaways, readers will walk away from this book with a better plan for reinvigorating their leadership skills and awaken the confidence within.

Whether you are a future administrator, a new principal, or a veteran administrator, the seven key leadership themes in this book will guide you in influencing and implementing change to effectively lead your school.

1. Lead with Authenticity 2. Understand Your Influence 3. Trust Your Gut 4. High Expectations, High Supports 5. Be the Calm in the Storm 6. Stay on Your Path 7. Live in the Present, Visualize the Future

Dr. Kara Knight, Ed.D., is an award-winning educator and current Principal of Boone Trail Elementary School, MO.