Uncover award-winning educator Samuel Nix's field-tested leadership cycle in six steps, designed with practical strategies and abundant insight from years of extensive work in educational administration. School leaders and principals can use this resource to become leaders of learning and establish a school culture of accountability and student improvement. Learn how each step applies to every strategic-planning and decision-making scenario. K-12 leaders can use this book to: Learn the six steps of the leadership cycle and how to apply them Understand the role of reward and recognition in staff loyalty and retention Welcome feedback and create open dialogue about their goals for the school Monitor and measure their progress and make adjustments as necessary Establish a culture of accountability and empowerment Contents: Introduction Chapter 1: Succeed by Investing in Others Chapter 2: Empower Learners Chapter 3: Establish Quality Instruction and Learning Chapter 4: Learn the Leadership Cycle Chapter 5: Step 1: Clarify the Mission Chapter 6: Step 2: Plan Strategically and Make Decisions Chapter 7: Step 3: Empower Yourself and Others Chapter 8: Step 4: Measure and Gather Feedback Chapter 9: Step 5: Adjust and Improve Chapter 10: Step 6: Be Accountable and Give Rewards Chapter 11: Hire With Precision Epilogue References and Resources Index