Beginning school leaders’ lives are stress-filled and lack support. When asked how they are doing, novice leaders often say they are fine, even when they aren’t. A candidate in the principal leadership program at Dominican University, who rarely spoke up during formal meetings, is a prime example. While it appeared on the surface that everything was going well, a journal entry she submitted as part of the program told a different story. “When I left class on Monday, I was still extremely frustrated,” she wrote. “It seemed most people had already had their paperwork completed and their projects mapped out. I really hate feeling behind. It’s one thing when you are behind because you are procrastinating, but when it is something beyond your control? Well,