In Episode 9 of Principals' Leadership Lounge, Joe and Al dive into the unexpected realities of school leadership—the lessons they didn't learn in principal school! From navigating tricky situations to balancing the mental and emotional toll of leading a school, this episode uncovers the challenges and surprises that formal training didn’t quite prepare them for. They share stories of on-the-job growth, lessons learned the hard way, and how real-life experience has shaped them into the leaders they are today.