Introduction -- The beginning : the rookie is hired -- July : gotta know the territory -- August : problems in paradise -- September : leadership and you -- October : do you know the principal players? -- November : making stylish decisions -- December : let's get personnel -- January : should you win-win? -- February : what business are you really in : does it matter? -- March : measuring the mission -- April : do you know how to change? and why should you? -- May : is the mission possible? -- June : thank God it's nearly over : will I survive? -- Afterthoughts : will your difference make a difference? -- After, afterthoughts for school board members : what is the main mission for the school board?