Which 24 months matter most in your school leadership career? If you're a new principal or planning your exit, what you do next determines whether you build a school that runs without you, or one that collapses the moment you leave.

Leadership transitions create decision fatigue that drains even strong principals, turning every choice into mental overload. By grounding in four essential questions—what's most important, what habits you need, what you're best at, and what metrics matter—you can cut through chaos and lead with renewed clarity.

When key staff or board members resign, uncertainty ripples through your entire school community—parents speculate, teachers second-guess, and enrollment wavers. By leading with calm assurance through three clear steps, you can turn transition into an opportunity for renewed unity and mission alignment.