Effective leadership reflects both art and science. Background, theory, and knowledge is the science. Appropriate and effective application is the art. Conceptual and practical, this concise, easy to understand book is an excellent resource. The intent of The Art and Science of Leading is to support those educators who work to realize the mission of education: to educate all children to become thoughtful, independent, successful, and happy adults, ones who make positive contributions to the well-being of their community, their country, and the world. It discusses the theory of leadership, includes beliefs and skills critical to effective leadership, and provides specific examples that illustrate the practical, real-life applications of those theories, beliefs, and skills. Institutions and individuals with an interest in planning, group dynamics, and leadership, both inside and outside the field of education, will find The Art and Science of Leading to be highly valuable, including incumbent administrators, college professors, and districts with leadership development programs. This book will stimulate thought and discussion while providing specific, helpful tips for current and future leaders.
Table of Contents Foreword Preface Acknowledgements Introduction Chapter 1: Art and Science Chapter 2: Understand the Gestalt: Everything Affects Everything Chapter 3: A Set of Leadership Tenets Chapter 4: Leadership: Definition and Beliefs Chapter 5: Effective, Exemplary Leaders Chapter 6: Instructional Leadership Chapter 7: The Age of Standards: Implications for Effective Leadership (Gary Sehorn) Chapter 8: Management Chapter 9: Intentional, Analytic Decision Making Chapter 10: Delegating Chapter 11: Analysis Prior to Decision-Making Chapter 12: Elements of Leadership Chapter 13: Goals: Planning, Organizational, Individual Chapter 14: Power Chapter 15: Meetings and Agendas Chapter 16: Future Leaders: A Program to Identify, Recruit, and Prepare Prospective Administrator Leaders (Mike Scott) Chapter 17: The Administrative Interview Chapter 18: Time to Reflect and Recharge: Valuing Vacations Chapter 19: The Gestalt Leader Conclusion Appendix 1: Strategic Plan Outline Appendix 2: National Association of Secondary School Principals' Assessment Center References About the Authors
