"Why do I lead?" With this deceptively simple question, best-selling author Baruti K. Kafele begins a powerful examination of what it takes to make a school community achieve the greatest success in the classroom and beyond. In The Principal 50: Critical Leadership Questions for Inspiring Schoolwide Excellence, Kafele guides motivated school leaders through 50 self-reflection exercises designed to yield a deeper understanding of the meaning behind their work. Along with many other insights, this book shows how best to -Inspire and motivate students, teachers, and other school staff to approach their work with vigor and purpose; -Ensure that all students, regardless of color, creed, or origin, are valued and represented in the school culture; -Focus mission and vision statements to address students' most critical needs and integrate shared values and objectives into the fabric of the school; and -Engage parents and other community members so that they feel connected.