Summary: This past week I hosted a <a href="https://vimeo.com/232521235" target="_blank">webinar</a> for principals as a part of a book study over <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Principal-Matters-Updated-Expanded-Motivation/dp/154540058X/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1505250342&sr=8-1&keywords=principal+matters+updated" target="_blank">Principal Matters: The Motivation, Action, Courage and Teamwork Needed for School Leaders</a>.<br> In 2012, after being named Oklahoma’s Assistant Principal of the Year, I was asked to share ideas with new or aspiring leaders in graduate classes, workshops and conferences. And I was being asked a lot of the same questions about the pressures, challenges, and strategies involved in being a school administrator. So, I decided to start blogging about those issues. Eventually these same ideas became topics for my first book.<br> Four years later, I am finding those questions still being asked by school leaders. So this semester’s book study webinar has become another way to answer questions you may also be asking. Questions like:<br> <br> * How do you lead through difficult times?<br> * How do you stay inspired with never-ending challenges?<br> * How can you lead in a way that doesn’t result in burning out?<br> * What are some practical steps you can take to invest in personal growth as a leader?<br> <br> I’d like to encourage you to <a href="http://traffic.libsyn.com/principalmatters/PMP081.mp3" target="_blank">listen in</a> to explore examples of courage from others, discuss how to hold onto inspiring moments in your work, and see a “wheel of life” illustration that may help you find a stronger sense of balance. Or check out a <a href="https://vimeo.com/232521235" target="_blank">video of the webinar</a> and <a href="https://www.ccosa.org/index.php?first-semester-education-leaders-book-study" target="_blank">slides from the presentation</a>. <br> Thanks for taking time to invest in your own leadership growth, and thanks again for doing what matters by serving your school communities!<br> Sign-Up For Free Updates and Ebook<br> When you enter your email address below, you will automatically receive my newest posts and a free Ebook, <a href="https://www.williamdparker.com/get-your-free-ebook/">8 Hats: Essential Roles for School Leaders</a>. Let’s keep learning together!<br><br> <br> <br> <br> #mc_embed_signup{background:#fff; clear:left; font:14px Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; }<br> /* Add your own MailChimp form style overrides in your site stylesheet or in this style block.<br> We recommend moving this block and the preceding CSS link to the HEAD of your HTML file. */<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> Subscribe for free weekly updates and receive free e-book!<br> * indicates required<br> <br> Email Address *<br><br> <br><br> <br> <br> <br> First Name <br><br> <br> <br> <br> Last Name <br><br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> (function($) {window.fnames = new Array(); window.ftypes = new Array();fnames[0]='EMAIL';ftypes[0]='email';fnames[1]='FNAME';ftypes[1]='text';fnames[2]='LNAME';ftypes[2]='text';}(jQuery));var $mcj = jQuery.noConflict(true);<br><br> <br> Principal Matters–The Book!<br> <a href="https://www.williamdparker.com/principal-matters-the-book/"></a><br><br> School leaders are very busy, so each of the twenty-four chapters is designed as a quick-read and followed with take-action questions for follow-up or reflection. If you want practical ideas on understanding your purpose, managing school teams, dealing with challenges, and leading with courage, action, motivation, and teamwork, go <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Principal-Matters-Updated-Expanded-Motivation/dp/154540058X/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1492868546&sr=1-1&keywords=principal+matters+updated+expanded"></a>
