This presentation offers practical, ready-to-use solutions to the issues and dilemmas school leaders face every day. You can tap into these valuable resources for years to come as a long-term support that will enable you to use your time and energy more effectively, reduce personal stress, spark new ideas and programs, and enhance your effectiveness as an inspirational school leader. Learn to work smarter and discover the time to build a welcoming and purposeful learning environment—for yourself, your staff, and, ultimately, your students.

John Blaydes is one of the nation's foremost experts in the field of school administration. He has a broad array of experiences in educational leadership, having been a classroom teacher, principal, district office administrator and elected school board member in his community. John believes that the key to educational excellence lies in the ability of our nation’s school administrators to provide their schools with inspirational leadership. He has authored several books including Survival Skills for the Principalship.  He is an inspirational leader who has promoted a culture of excellence at his schools. His school was twice selected as a California Distinguished School and has been honored with multiple awards for his outstanding visual and performing arts, media center and math programs.