It's go-time. The halls are getting decorated, the PD agendas are set, and you're knee-deep in first-day prep. But here's the hard truth: all that effort? It won't build alignment. And if you're not intentionally building alignment from Day 1, the best you can hope for is short-term compliance—and even that fades by fall.

In this episode, I'll unpack:

• Why alignment feels impossible during the back-to-school scramble (and why it's not your fault)
• The hidden trap even good principals fall into this time of year
• 3 simple shifts that can turn your staff from compliant to committed—even before school starts

If you've ever felt like you're working harder than ever and still not getting the traction you want, this episode will show you what to do instead #LikeABuilder.