A Year of Leading

<h2><strong>A Year of Leading: A 40-Week Leadership Compass for Navigating the Role of Principal or Vice-Principal</strong></h2><p></p><p><strong>By Kevin Reimer</strong></p><p></p><p><strong>An essential guide for school leaders who want to lead with purpose clarity and resilience-one week at a time.</strong></p><p></p><p>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. <em>A Year of Leading</em> offers a practical and reflective companion for navigating the complexities of school leadership throughout the school year.</p><p></p><p>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.</p><p></p><p>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.</p><p></p><h3><strong>What You'll Gain:</strong></h3><ul><li>40 concise high-impact chapters to guide your weekly leadership practice</li><li>A leadership framework grounded in six core competencies: authentic relational visionary instructional operational and equity-centered leadership</li><li>Coaching-style reflection prompts to clarify your thinking and strengthen your team</li><li>Metaphors and real-world examples that make leadership challenges easier to see-and solve</li></ul><h3></h3><h3><strong>Ideal for:</strong></h3><ul><li>New and experienced principals and vice-principals</li><li>Educational leadership coaches and mentors</li><li>Professional development coordinators</li><li>Graduate programs in educational leadership</li></ul><p></p><p>Whether you're leading your first staff meeting or guiding your school through complex change <em>A Year of Leading</em> offers the insight and structure you need to lead with intention-all year long.</p>