"Written by Robert Evans, noted school consultant, former teacher, and psychologist, this book offers concrete help and inspiration for anyone serving as or considering becoming a school administrator. From his experience with many of America's most savvy school leaders, Evans describes this qualities characteristics, and behaviours that lead to success in today's uncertain environment." This book offers solid advice for overcoming seven the most daunting school leadership challenges, from dealing with the innate tensions that face all administrators, to learning how to tell the dfference between dilemmas and problems, to guidance on where leaders should put thier focus. The book also reveals why following the latest leadership fad can lead to ineffective and misguided decisions and practices.
1 The First Secret; When You Go to See the Wizard. Take Toto 1
2 The Second Secret: They'll Never Understand 19
3 The Third Secret: Change Is What It Means 39
4 The Fourth Secret: Bite Off What You Can Chew 57
5 The Fifth Secret: Be Your Best, Bold Self 75
6 The Sixth Secret: Nourish to Flourish 91
7 The Seventh Secret: From Savvy to Wise: Look Out for Number One 109
Endnotes 129
References 133
Index 139
Overview
"Written by Robert Evans, noted school consultant, former teacher, and psychologist, this book offers concrete help and inspiration for anyone serving as or considering becoming a school administrator. From his experience with many of America's most savvy school leaders, Evans describes this qualities characteristics, and behaviours that lead to success in today's uncertain environment." This book offers solid advice for overcoming seven the most daunting school leadership challenges, from dealing with the innate tensions that face all