In this second special and short episode, Jenn David-Lang of The Main Idea and I discuss interpersonal skills for school leaders, the things they don't teach you principal school, in the context of four must-read books that Jenn has summarized:

• The Listening Leader: Creating the Conditions for Equitable School Transformation by Shane Safir
• Thanks for the Feedback: The Science and Art of Receiving Feedback Well by Douglas Stone and Sheila Heen
• Working With Difficult and Resistant Staff by John F. Eller and Sheila A. Eller
• Trust Matters: Leadership for Successful Schools by Megan Tschannen-Moran

These four books are a great place to start if you are looking to work on your interpersonal skills to improve your leadership and support the people you work with.

If you have questions, feedback, or suggestions for future episodes, including great non-education books with lessons for school leaders you can email me at [email protected].

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