I write this phrase often purposefully because you are the leader. You are in charge and if it is to be, it is up to me. So very simply put, make it happen. That is my charge to you. You bought this book for a reason. What was it? You felt like spending $20? You bought this book because you want to get better. You want to add some things to your repertoire to improve on your daily practice as principal. So ... Make it happen. Don't wait until September. Don't wait until winter break. Now. Today.

In addition, not every one of these points might be for you. Pick the ones you really like and make them your own.

Tweak them, change them, and add to them. I didn't reinvent the wheel here, just put together some practical ideas that I believe can help you become a better principal--whether you have been at this for twenty years or you are starting this September. Maybe you used to do some of these tips or practices and you got away from it. Maybe you are accepting your first principalship and you are going to implement all of these! I love it and get after it.

Thank you for buying my book and I hope that you enjoy it. I hope you implement change and improve your practices.

I hope you impact the hearts and minds of your students and I hope you are making the world a better place by being a great principal!

Enjoy ...