Faithin Omaha eBook Collection

Download or read book Out-of-the-Box Leadership written by Paul D. Houston and published by Corwin Press. This book was released on 2007-05-01 with total page 185 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Develop a leadership style that inspires an entire school community to achieve high goals! In this second volume of The Soul of Educational Leadership series, editors Paul D. Houston, Alan M. Blankstein, and Robert W. Cole offer creative perspectives on the challenges of reframing leadership practice. Presenting key strategies from leadership experts such as Thomas Sergiovanni and Dennis Sparks, this compact resource combines research, reflective exercises, and day-to-day school leadership procedures for motivating students and providing meaningful cultural change in school communities. An ideal handbook for principals, assistant principals, superintendents, and district administrators, this copublication with AASA and the HOPE Foundation discusses: Developing high-quality leadership Inspiring transformative leadership Embracing leadership alternatives Evaluating current school reform practices Meeting the challenges in leadership roles Out-of-the-Box Leadership is the perfect guide to help administrators rethink, reshape, and strengthen their leadership styles and provide confident, focused direction that will help build real success for students and all members of the school community.