“There is no magic characteristic or tendency that leads people to become the perfect principal. But there are four things all empowered principals do that set them apart from the rest of their colleagues” (Caposey, 2021).

It’s important to note, however, that while these four characteristics are relatively simple, they can be very difficult to implement. In this article, Caposey explains how to address each of these areas effectively.

PJ Caposey is an award-winning educator, keynote speaker, consultant, and the author of eight books. He currently serves as the superintendent of schools for the nationally recognized Meridian CUSD 223 in Northwest Illinois.