Effective school leadership requires resilience during high demands to deliver results. Scott A. Laliberte provides educational leaders with strategies and resources to build mental, physical, and emotional strength, using a balanced leadership philosophy inspired by athletic training. Through reflective exercises and leadership development tools, school leaders gain essential resources to maintain motivation, meet daily challenges, and sustain their focus on purpose in education leadership. K-12 school and district leaders can use this book to: Practice mindful awareness to respond, rather than react, to situations Integrate physical, mental, and emotional health practices to optimize daily performance Enhance decision making in times of crisis using stress management strategies Build leadership capacity to sustain long-term performance Reconnect with purpose through clarity of motivation and volition Contents: Introduction Chapter 1: Focusing on Leadership Capacity for Optimal Performance, Career Sustainability, and Wellness Chapter 2: Leaders Learning From Elite Athletes Chapter 3: Managing Stress Reactions Chapter 4: Exploring Optimal Physical Preparation for Leadership Chapter 5: Getting Good-Quality Sleep and Dealing With Fatigue Chapter 6: Learning About Emotional Regulation and the Leader Chapter 7: Exploring Motivation and Volition as a Vital Source of Support Chapter 8: Putting It All Into Practice Epilogue Resources and References Index