The Resilient School Leader

Learn practical ways to manage the stress of being a school leader so you can get the most out of your career. In this follow up to the bestseller 17 Things Resilient Teachers Do (and Four Things They Hardly Ever Do), Bryan Harris and Janet Gilbert present strategies to help school leaders build resilience on a daily basis. Topics covered include focusing on purpose, prioritizing relationships, protecting your time, refining communication, being mindful and self-aware, recognizing and combatting burnout, taking risks, forgiving and apologizing, understanding change, and having fun. Each of the 20 short chapters presents a concise summary of the topic, a deeper look at what it means, and a list of practical applications that you can implement right away. With this guidebook, you’ll feel ready to bounce back from challenges and stay focused on the many rewards of leadership.

Bryan Harris has been an educator for more than 30 years. Starting as a middle school teacher and serving in roles such as elementary school principal, central office administrator, and trainer/consultant, he now serves as an Associate Professor of Education at Arizona Christian University.

Janet Gilbert has had the privilege of serving students and staff in a school setting from preschool to 8th grades. She loves teaching adults and has worked as an adjunct instructor at Phoenix College for 15 years.