The Education Executive: How the Most Effective School Leaders Apply Executive Principles to Drive Impact Paperback – March 30, 2026

Today’s educational leaders are expected to do more than ever before—raise achievement, manage budgets, navigate politics, lead people, and respond to constant change. Yet many enter leadership roles prepared to be instructional leaders, not executive leaders.That gap is where most breakdowns occur.The Education Executive is a practical leadership guide for superintendents, principals, and district leaders who recognize that running a school system requires more than good intentions—it requires disciplined leadership, aligned systems, and the ability to execute.Drawing on decades of experience as a turnaround principal, district executive, and superintendent, Dr. Mike Raisor shares the leadership lessons that today’s educational leaders actually need—but are rarely taught.Inside, you’ll learn how to:Build high-performing systems, not just isolated initiativesAlign your organization around clear priorities and expectationsMake better decisions under pressure and limited timeAvoid the common leadership mistakes that derail progressLead through complexity, crisis, and organizational dysfunctionTranslate vision into execution across an entire districtThis is not a theoretical book. It is a candid, experience-driven look at what it actually takes to lead a school system effectively.Whether you are a current leader or preparing for the role, this book will challenge how you think about leadership—and equip you with the mindset and tools to lead with clarity, discipline, and impact.Because leadership is not a title.It is a discipline. Read more