Leadership Philosophy

The research is clear that quality leaders are second only to quality teachers in their impact on student achievement. But, what constitutes quality leadership? Viviane Robinson et al. (2008) concluded, among other things, that “leaders’ impact on student outcomes will depend on the particular leadership practices in which [leaders] engage” (p. 637) rather than on the specific type of leader (e.g., transformative, servant, distributed, etc.) leaders profess to be. Simply put, leadership practice trumps the leadership label.

¿Qué necesita una persona para lograr resultados a través de la persuasión?Para Franco Pisso, uno de los mayores especialistas en oratoria de Latinoamerica, el poder de la comunicación es determinante. Creador de uno de los cursos de oratoria más reconocidos en Argentina, referencia latinoamericana en el tema, Pisso presenta el concepto de FRANCOTIRADORES, un método innovador y transformador para aquellos que pretenden mejorar su comunicación y resultados.

This call to action pulls together all of Sir Ken Robinson’s key messages and philosophies, and challenges and empowers listeners to reimagine our world, and our systems, for the better.

In a fast-paced world brimming with information, finding the time to delve into the profound thoughts of great minds can be a daunting task. "Navigating Brilliance" is your compass through the intricate terrains of business leadership, philosophy, negotiations, spirituality, relationships, and MBA concepts. In this meticulously crafted compendium, the distilled wisdom of fifty remarkable authors converges, offering a panoramic view of human thought and experience. Whether you're a seasoned professional seeking leadership insights, an inquisitive soul pondering the mysteries of existence, a ...

Adam Braun began working summers at hedge funds when he was just 16 years old, sprinting down the path to a successful Wall Street career. But while traveling as a college student, he met a young boy begging on the streets of India. When Braun asked the boy what he wanted most in the world, he simply answered, "A pencil." This small request became the inspiration for Pencils of Promise, the organization Braun would leave a prestigious job at Bain & Company to start with just $25 at the age of 24.

How do leaders become clearer as complexity increases? We live in a world where decisions require judgment, getting people on board, drawing on local knowledge, ingenuity, and commitment. As leaders, how do you get beneath surface-level change to tackle complex challenges with depth and clarity?

Nuance is the answer. Michael Fullan returns with an eminently digestible, compelling and practical guide on the three habits of nuance: joint determination, adaptability, and culture-based accountability.

Kissinger's six leaders are Konrad Adenauer, Charles de Gaulle, Richard Nixon, Anwar Sadat, Lee Kuan Yew and Margaret Thatcher. All of them were formed in a period when established institutions collapsed all over Europe, colonial structures gave way to independent states in Asia and Africa, and a new international order had to be created from the vestiges of the old.

Great on Their Behalf is your practical guide to igniting the transformation of your school board and enabling it to create the conditions for improving what students know and are able to do. Step by step, the exercises in this book inspire board members to adopt a student-outcomes-focused mindset as they reevaluate their impact on those they serve. It challenges them to explore effective ways to focus on what students need. Then, it provides the necessary knowledge and skills for school boards to empower their students for success.

Dive into the philosophical journey that shaped the Western world, from the ancient Greeks to the digital age. "Power & Ethics: A Brief History of Western Moral and Political Philosophy" is an exploration of the ideas that have defined millennia of human thought and societal evolution. This book offers more than just a historical recount; it invites to understand the profound debates and the philosophical foundations that have influenced modern ideologies and our understanding of a just society. Through the pages, readers familiarize themselves with the likes of Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, ...

This generation of students who have grown up in the 21st century are the most social, the most empowered, and also the most anxious youth population in human history. If you are struggling to connect with and lead them, you are not alone. The latest research presented in this audiobook, however, illuminates a surprising reality: The success of the next generation doesn’t depend entirely on them. Their best chance of success starts when adults choose to believe in them, challenge them, and walk with them through the nine greatest challenges today’s youth will face.

Robert Jackall's Moral Mazes offers an eye-opening account of how corporate managers think the world works, and how big organizations shape moral consciousness. Based on extensive interviews with managers at every level of two industrial firms and of a large public relations agency, IMoral Mazes takes the reader inside the intricate world of the corporation.

A new book from the award-winning teacher and best-selling author, Ron Clark, providing rules for parents and teachers to help kids succeed in school.

Tired of leadership books that promise quick fixes but deliver empty platitudes? Discover the ancient wisdom that has guided leaders for over 2,500 years. "Taoist Leadership: The Way of Subtle Influence" by David Tuffley PhD reveals the timeless secrets of effortless, effective leadership that creates harmony and achieves remarkable results. In a world of loud, self-promoting leaders, learn why the best leaders are those their people hardly know exist. Intrigued? You should be. This isn't just another leadership book – it's a paradigm shift that will transform how you think about ...

In 1954, the Supreme Court's Brown decision ended segregated schooling in the United States, but regrettably, as documented in congressional testimony and transcripts, it also ended the careers of a generation of highly qualified and credentialed Black teachers and principals. In the Deep South and northern border states over the decades following Brown, Black schools were illegally closed and Black educators were displaced en masse. By engaging with the complicated legacy of the Brown decision, Leslie T. Fenwick illuminates a crucial chapter in education history.

Data has never been more important to your success than it is today, yet you are surrounded with data you can’t trust and the overwhelming burden of fixing it. Everyone deserves data that helps - not hurts - their organization. This book is a must-listen for anyone tasked with solving data problems...or anybody who needs their efforts to succeed. Inside, you will find a precise definition of data value and why you should always focus on maximizing it, how to build early momentum with the Simple Virtuous Cycle, and more.

Even under ideal conditions, teaching is tough work. Facing unrelenting pressure from administrators and parents and caught in a race against time to improve student outcomes, educators can easily become discouraged (or worse, burn out completely) without a robust coaching system in place to support them.

Why do some leaders double their team’s effectiveness, while others seem to drain the energy right out of the room? Using insights gained from more than 100 interviews with school leaders, this book pinpoints the five disciplines that define how Multipliers bring out the best across their schools.

Este libro explora una visión continua del trabajo con las nuevas generaciones para asegurar una mayor eficacia en la formación espiritual y el discipulado de niños, pre adolescentes, adolescentes y jóvenes.

Cultivating a school culture focused on the achievement of students while anticipating change is imperative, but it’s tough to keep up with varying leadership demands when it seems like society and technology are constantly changing as well! Moving beyond the skills and tools introduced in the first edition, this revamped second edition features new organization emphasizing the interconnectivity of the Pillars of Digital Leadership, innovative strategies and leadership practices that enhance school culture and drive learning improvement, and more.

Tony Wagner is an eminent education specialist: He has taught at every grade level from high school through graduate school; worked at Harvard; done significant work for the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation; and speaks across the country and all over the world. But before he found his success, Wagner was kicked out of middle school, expelled from high school, and dropped out of two colleges. Learning by Heart is his powerful account of his years as a student and teacher.