In this book for new and seasoned principals, Brock (educational leadership, Creighton U.) and Grady (educational administration, U. of Nebraska-Lincoln) draw on conversations with public and private school principals from a variety of countries and cultures to describe strategies used by successful principals, especially in the areas of people skills and relationships. The book provides quick solutions and practical strategies which can be read any order. Each strategy includes background on research supporting it, quotes from real principals, actions plans, and reflection questions. Strategies are grouped in sections on personal skills, operational skills, building the school community, and encouraging professional development. Annotation ©2012 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)