Doing Good and Doing Well - Inspiring Helping Professionals to Become Leaders in Their

Helping professionals are committed to doing good in the world but often don’t realize that they also possess distinct characteristics and aptitudes that uncommonly equip them to rise to top positions within service organizations. This book aims to encourage them to follow their passion and ignite their power as they seek organizational leadership.

List of contents

Contents

Introduction: From One Helping Professional to Another
1So You Don't Think You're a Leader, Huh?
The Top 10 Reasons You Already Are
2The Rise of Female Power
3Now Is the Time for Individuals to Make Their Mark
4Putting Your Personality Traits to Work for You
5Learn as You Go
6A Spotlight on Leadership in Education
7What Did COVID-19 Teach Us About Getting Through Crises?
8Managing Personnel Issues
9"Money" Isn't a Bad Word
10Succession Planning & Growth
Conclusion: What Kind of Leader Do You Want to Be?

Notes
Acknowledgments
About the Author

About the author

Michael Kaufman, MSW, PhD, has the heart of a helping professional and the head of a business executive. He rose from being a social work intern to CEO of one of the largest private education companies in the country. He currently runs the special education management and consulting company he founded, dedicated to effecting positive societal change and improving the future prospects of K–12+ students.

Product details

• Authors: Michael L Kaufman, Michael L. Kaufman
• Publisher: Rowman and Littlefield
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 25.10.2023
• EAN: 9781475868302
• ISBN: 978-1-4758-6830-2
• No. of pages: 206
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Education > Adult education; BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Leadership, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Careers / Job Hunting, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Motivational, EDUCATION / Leadership, Organization & management of education, teacher training, Educational administration and organization, Educational strategies & policy, Educational administration & organization