A sense of vulnerability

The principal role is occupying an ever-expanding space and requiring intensified and sustained 24/7 performativity-driven levels of individual engagement (Gronn & Lacey, 2004).  Visioning yourself in this space as an aspirational school leader can be a daunting process, but one that Gronn & Lacey (2004) believe is important.  Further it is just as important to establish a positioning space during this period of role transition for the self-rehearsal of likely future roles.