Effective school leadership requires resilience during high demands to deliver results. Scott A. Laliberte provides educational leaders with strategies and resources to build mental, physical, and emotional strength, using a balanced leadership philosophy inspired by athletic training. Through reflective exercises and leadership development tools, school leaders gain essential resources to maintain motivation, meet daily challenges, and sustain their focus on purpose in education leadership.

K–12 school and district leaders can use this book to:

Practice mindful awareness to respond, rather than react, to situations

Integrate physical, mental, and emotional health practices to optimize daily performance

Enhance decision making in times of crisis using stress management strategies

Build leadership capacity to sustain long-term performance

Reconnect with purpose through clarity of motivation and volition

Contents:
Introduction
Chapter 1: Focusing on Leadership Capacity for Optimal Performance, Career Sustainability, and Wellness
Chapter 2: Leaders Learning From Elite Athletes
Chapter 3: Managing Stress Reactions
Chapter 4: Exploring Optimal Physical Preparation for Leadership
Chapter 5: Getting Good-Quality Sleep and Dealing With Fatigue
Chapter 6: Learning About Emotional Regulation and the Leader
Chapter 7: Exploring Motivation and Volition as a Vital Source of Support
Chapter 8: Putting It All Into Practice
Epilogue
Resources and References
Index