"There are a lot of school leader candidates who tell you what they think you want to hear or what they think the right answer might be. How do you know if it’s an accurate representation of what they truly think and how they would really act in that situation?”
Superintendent, Midwest School District
When asked what skills distinguish exemplary principals, 80% of the skills and attributes listed by partner districts related to either strategic thinking or interpersonal skills. Additionally, principals cited as having the greatest impact on student outcomes were not necessarily experts in industry-specific skills (i.e. teaching or pedagogy), but rather were incredible thinkers and problem solvers with great interpersonal skills. These competencies are qualities of highly effective leaders across industries, yet both are difficult to screen through typical principal hiring interview questions.
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