
"Sergiovanni's book gives life and meaning to the words 'lifeworld' and 'systemsworld'--bringing a new and insightful perspective to the discourse on school reform--and challenges school leaders to gain a more holistic view of students and interaction in the teaching-learning...

"Lead locally" is the fundamental message in this perceptive new book. The author argues that leaders are most effective when their actions reflect their followers' needs and values. He skillfully explains how a school's "lifeworld" powerfully unites its members, insisting that...