The purpose of this reflective research was to highlight professor and principal perspectives on the most impactful principal preparation components. These perspectives were aligned to literature in the field and used to inform educational planning during a leadership program redesign at a small, private university in the southeastern region of the United States. Eight participants were interviewed to gain their unique perspectives of what should be included in the program redesign. Results were coded and organized into themes by participant group. The themes were then used as reflection points to inform program redesign and educational planning.