The 12 components or features outlined within this article create a broad safety net for new principals and relates directly to the model of school leadership described by Thomas Sergiovanni. Sergiovanni speaks about three components of leadership in school leaders: the educational leader's "heart" (emotions), "head" (thoughts), and "hand" (behaviour). Each of the ten components link to the triad of head, heart, and hand. They are an ongoing, all-encompassing series of strategies that instill a sense of system inclusivity, self-confidence; and that strengthen administrative skills, broaden the educational knowledge base, provide opportunities for networking and self reflection and dialogue. It encourages the establishment of a strong educational foundation and a system to track one's growth through the portfolio and reflective writing. It reminds the novice of the importance of the school community: staff, student and parents, and the future possibilities that can be reached through effective leadership and collaboration.