Leading from the Front Military Leadership_ Strategies for school Principals

Leadership isnt theoryits boots on the ground.

Leading From the Front is a powerful and practical guidebook that redefines school leadership through the lens of military precision, courage, and strategy. Drawing from the battle-hardened wisdom of Colonel David Hackworth and Navy SEAL Jocko Willink, this book gives South African principals the tools to lead with confidence, clarity, and conviction.

Whether youre managing staff tensions, enforcing learner discipline, adapting to policy shifts like the BELA Bill, or rebuilding morale in a fractured teamthis book provides the tactical insight you need to command your school with purpose.

Inside, youll learn:

• How to apply Extreme Ownership in your SMT and classrooms

• Why visibility builds trust and improves performance

• How to make clear decisions in the chaos of daily school life

• How to build a cohesive team, even under pressure

• How to develop future leaders and leave a lasting legacy

Grounded in the South African Schools Act and shaped by years of frontline educational experience, this book is not just leadership theoryits a practical operating manual for every principal determined to lead with honour, integrity, and results.

If youre a school leader ready to take command of your schools futurethis is your call to action.