Out-of-the-Box Leadership

By Paul D. Houston, Alan M. Blankstein, Robert W. Cole

Book Overview

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 leadershipInspiring transformative leadershipEmbracing leadership alternatives Evaluating current school reform practicesMeeting 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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1412938465
• ISBN13: 9781412938464
• Release Date: May 2007
• Publisher: Corwin Publishers
• Length: 184 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.3" x 8.6"