Embrace risk! Seek excitement! Search and explore! This book proves that great things can happen when school leaders refuse to settle for business-as-usual. You can achieve success for your schools and students if you steer clear of the familiar and the comfortable. With over 34 years of experience in educational leadership, Nelson Beaudoin was Maine's 2000 NASSP Principal of The Year. His book demonstrates how to- generate school-wide enthusiasm for replacing timeworn routines and procedures - give students a voice and personalize the learning process - initiate innovative programs and practices - implement comprehensive school reform - nurture and inspire your faculty - have fun at work and let your humanity show