New principals are fun to work with as a district leader, they are upbeat, excited to make a difference, eager to connect and learn. The energy they exude is motivating and their desire to build relationship as they enter school leadership is commendable. So, to help them be successful we must guide them in understanding a few leadership-relationship pitfalls. As a new administrator they need to build relationship, but they also must lead. It is this distinction, between relationship and leadership, which I want to focus on in today’s post. A few years ago, I read an intriguing article on …