Against the Wind - Leadership At 36,000 Feet

The transition to mid and top-level educational leadership is often full of unexpected turbulence. This book shares anecdotes, helpful stories, and practical wisdom that will help administrators navigate the transition successfully.

List of contents

Preface
Introduction
Part 1: Preflight Checklist
Chapter 1: The Flight Crew: Creating Your Support System
Chapter 2: Dynamic Balance: Achieving Flexibility in Life and Leadership Balance
Chapter 3: Screening out Hijackers: Avoiding Time Mismanagement & Micromanaging
Part 2: Smooth Skies
Chapter 4: Reading Your Instruments: Charisma, Clarity, and Communication
Chapter 5: Inflow and Outflow: Hiring and Firing with Dignity
Chapter 6: Wind Currents: The Push and Pull of Competing Agendas
Part 3: Triumphing over Disaster
Chapter 7: Scanning the Horizon: Preventative Strategies
Chapter 8: Emergency Landing: Training for Character
Chapter 9: The Crash: The Shock of Career Rejection
Chapter 10: The Rubble: Picking up the Pieces after a Career Rejection
Part 4: Journey's End
Chapter 11: Taking Flight Again: Finding New Horizons
Chapter 12: The Destination: Long-Term Survival
Bibliography

About the author

By Donya Ball

Product details

• Authors: Donya Ball
• Publisher: Rowman and Littlefield
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.12.2023
• EAN: 9781475870800
• ISBN: 978-1-4758-7080-0
• No. of pages: 166
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Education > Education system; Social sciences, law, business > Media, communication > Communication science; EDUCATION / Administration / General, MATHEMATICS / Game Theory, EDUCATION / Professional Development, EDUCATION / Educational Policy & Reform / General, Organization & management of education, teacher training, Educational administration and organization, Educational strategies & policy, Decision theory: general, Educational strategies and policy, EDUCATION / Teacher Training & Certification, Administration;Advice;Education;Leadership;Problem Solving