In thinking about your relationship as a direct report to your School Head, an essential career skill involves understanding how to influence upward. Whether you’ve known your Head for a long or short time, and however you came to your position, delivering the mission of the school to the students requires an effective relationship between you and the School Head. Reflecting on how you can effectively carry out your responsibilities is worthwhile. (From the Head’s point of view, this article may be helpful as you consider how to coach your direct reports—whether they are new to the business of management/leadership or experienced in their roles—so that they know your expectations.)