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A Year of Leading
A Year of Leading
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By Kevin Reimer
An essential guide for school leaders who want to lead with purpose, clarity, and resilience-one week at a time.
Being a principal or vice-principal is one of the most demanding roles in education. Every week brings new decisions, shifting priorities, and moments that call for steady, values-based leadership. A Year of Leading offers a practical and reflective companion for navigating the complexities of school leadership throughout the school year.
Written by Kevin Reimer-an award-winning Canadian principal, ICF-certified coach, and former Executive Director of the BC Principals' & Vice-Principals' Association-this book blends real-world insight, research-informed strategies, and vivid metaphors to help you lead with confidence, connection, and care.
Designed to align with the 40-week rhythm of the school year, each chapter provides a focused lens on one key leadership theme. Topics include building trust, leading change, navigating conflict, managing burnout, and having meaningful conversations that shape school culture.What You'll Gain:40 concise, high-impact chapters to guide your weekly leadership practiceA leadership framework grounded in six core competencies: authentic, relational, visionary, instructional, operational, and equity-centered leadershipCoaching-style reflection prompts to clarify your thinking and strengthen your teamMetaphors and real-world examples that make leadership challenges easier to see-and solve
Ideal for:New and experienced principals and vice-principalsEducational leadership coaches and mentorsProfessional development coordinatorsGraduate programs in educational leadership
Whether you're leading your first staff meeting or guiding your school through complex change, A Year of Leading offers the insight and structure you need to lead with intention-all year long.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Edition:
1
Number of Pages:
306
Release Date:
2025-08-18
Publication Date:
2025-08-19
Publisher:
Illume Leadership
Languages:
Original:
English
ISBN10:
1069548200
ISBN13:
9781069548207
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
Minimum Reading Age:
18
Maximum Reading Age:
18
Weight:
500 g
Height:
152 cm
Width:
229 cm
Thickness:
18 cm
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