Leadership does not begin with a title. It begins with action. It is not triggered by a job description. It is built through reflection, contribution, and relationships. Especially in education, where challenges are urgent and complex, we need people stepping up now to strengthen systems, support colleagues, and center equity.

This require adaptive, relational, and responsive leadership, meaning we lead from more than one track, including:

•    Instructional and System Leadership
•    Teaching and Mentorship
•    Advocacy and Representation
•    Public thought Leadership, and
•    Connector Leadership
 

It's not about juggling roles, but aligning your energy with what matters most; designing a leadership life that evolves with you.

Leading Before the Title is written for emerging school leaders. You may be a teacher considering administration and unsure where to start, or mentoring colleagues, leading a team, and designing curriculum while still in the classroom, or maybe you’re already guiding others and looking for a stronger way to support the next generation of leaders.

If you have ever asked:

• How do I grow as a leader without a formal title?

• What if my leadership looks different from the norm?

• How do I stay true to my values in a system that often feels chaotic?

Then this book is for you. It does not offer a step-by-step formula, but principles, stories, and tools to help you lead with clarity, alignment, and purpose, starting now.