When Your Interview Answer Doesn’t Match Your Reputation
What hiring teams are really listening for when they ask, “What would your teachers say about you?” On the surface, this feels like a soft question. “What would your teachers …
What “Fit” Really Means in an Assistant Principal Interview
When I first started trying to move into the assistant principalship, several people offered the same advice: “Don’t be discouraged if you don’t get the job. Sometimes, it’s just not …
Leadership Isn’t Always About Having the Right Answer
Early in my leadership career, I thought good leaders were defined by how quickly they could respond. The faster you had an answer, the more confident you appeared.The more confident …
The Most Common Mistake I See in Assistant Principal Interviews
I have sat on a lot of assistant principal interview panels over the years, and one pattern shows up again and again. Some of the strongest candidates on paper don’t …
The First Impression in an Assistant Principal Interview Isn’t What You Think
Most candidates assume that first impressions in the assistant principal interview are about confidence. How you walk into the room.How firmly you shake hands.How strong your opening answer sounds. Those …
A Hiring Decision I Still Think About
There are hiring decisions you celebrate right away. And then there are hiring decisions that stay with you—not because they were wrong, but because they quietly shape how you lead …
What Principals Are Really Listening for in Assistant Principal Interviews
Most candidates prepare for assistant principal interviews by focusing on what to say. Strong answers.Relevant experiences.Leadership buzzwords. That matters – but it’s not what ultimately separates candidates. When principals sit …
5 Things to Do After Accepting Your AP Job (Before You Start)
Congratulations on landing your first assistant principal position! This is a major career milestone to celebrate. However, now comes the transition period before your official start date – which can …
Black Friday Sale for School Leaders – 2024
Your journey in school leadership shouldn’t wait – and neither should these savings. For our Black Friday sale, we’re offering our biggest discounts of the year: 🎯 40% OFF our flagship …
Seven Amazon Black Friday Deals for School Leaders
It’s not often we can find Black Friday deals for school leaders, so I thought I’d put one together. This isn’t a fancy list. It’s just me putting some of …
