Adjusting the Sails - Weathering the Storms of Administrative Leadership

A survival guide for top educational leadership and administrators.

List of contents

Preface
Introduction

Haters Gonna Hate: Adjusting to Your Unpopular Position

Circus: Juggling the Demands of Life and Leadership

What Are you Talking About? Effectively Communicating in Top Leadership

Own It: Developing the Courage to Admit Your Mistakes

The U Word: Surviving and Thriving During Union Negotiations

Passed Up: Rebounding after Career Disappointment

The Pandemic Pivot: Learning Flexibility and Strength in the Face of Disaster

Progress is Progress: Keeping Your Focus on the Right Goals

Branding: Public Perception is Everything

The Journey: Remembering the End Goal

About the Author

About the author

Donya Ball, EdD, is a district administrator and conference speaker, currently serving as a school district superintendent in California. For over twenty years, she has been a change maker in public education, leading staff to inspire students to reach their full potential in preparation for life beyond the classroom. Dr. Ball also serves as program advisor and faculty for graduate level administrative credential program.

Summary

A survival guide for top educational leadership and administrators.

Product details

• Authors: Donya Ball
• Publisher: Rowman and Littlefield
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 30.09.2022
• EAN: 9781475867022
• ISBN: 978-1-4758-6702-2
• No. of pages: 130
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Education > Education system; EDUCATION / Professional Development, EDUCATION / Leadership, EDUCATION / Decision-Making & Problem Solving, EDUCATION / Administration / Higher, Organization & management of education, Educational strategies & policy, Educational administration & organization