Author: Trudy Jean Evans
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781627871273
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 152

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In this practical and compelling guide, leadership expert Trudy Jean Evans introduces readers to the kaleidoscope leader -- someone who embraces a multitude of leadership techniques to be successful. These leaders employ various strategies to bring out the best in themselves and others. With The Kaleidoscope Leader, you will: Learn about the six styles of leadership that the kaleidoscope leader uses and how you can dial up one style over another to elicit a particular outcome; Discover the six beliefs of a kaleidoscope leader and how to adopt them to create a life of joy, abundance, satisfaction, and triumph; Explore how you can adjust to a variety of challenges to display the mannerisms necessary to help others achieve greatness; Understand how the circumstances you face can help you to tap into your creativity, knowledge, and wisdom, directing you to different outcomes, and how this balance shapes the well-rounded leader. Based on the philosophy that a person's success is predicated on the success of others, The Kaleidoscope Leader teaches you how to become a leader others will want to follow.

Author: Satyajit Senapati
Publisher: Bigfoot Publications
ISBN: 8197175632
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 209

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Why another leadership book? The Leader’s Kaleidoscope grapples with this question and leads readers through a compelling narrative that transcends traditional leadership wisdom. What comes to your mind when I say leader or leadership? Traditionally the ideas around leadership revolve around a pattern centered on leadership qualities and outcomes. However, a groundbreaking third dimension is the 'leadership perspective.' This perspective, often neglected, serves as a linchpin that binds qualities and outcomes into a cohesive and meaningful whole. As the book takes readers on a voyage through seven profound perspectives: Diversity, Equity and inclusion, Reimagining Workplace Dynamics, Sustainability, Customer-centricity, Employee Centricity, Work-Life Balance, and Innovation, it offers more than just insights. The book is a kaleidoscope, presenting a vibrant bouquet of perspectives that demand internalization. Navigate the seven interconnected yet independent perspectives at your own pace, and let the final chapter guide you in synthesizing these perspectives into your leadership journey. "The Leader’s Kaleidoscope" isn’t just a book; it's an invitation to embark on an impactful reading experience that transforms your understanding of leadership. Are you ready for the journey?

Author: Gama Perruci
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing
ISBN: 1786432773
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 360

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We can teach leadership. The authors share their personal experiences of how they have bridged theory and practice in curricular and co-curricular settings to set the pace and tone for leadership development and life-long learning. Starting from theories of leadership, they share how it can be taught with rigor, intentionality, structure, and organization. Assessment is key from conception to implementation. Scholars, educators, and practitioners from different fields and professions are invited to adjust, adopt, and adapt concepts, ideas, methods and processes discussed in this book to their own institutional contexts and reality.

Author: Robert Palestini
Publisher: R&L Education
ISBN: 1578868831
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 242

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The conventional wisdom is that leaders are born, not made. Author Robert Palestini argues that his experience and scholarly research indicate that leadership skills can be learned. The first chapter of this book speaks to the so-called 'science' of administration and leadership, while the second chapter deals with the 'art' of leadership. One needs to learn how to lead with both mind (science) and heart (art) to be truly effective. The effective building blocks of quality leadership are the skills of communication motivation, organizational development, management and creativity. Mastering the theory and practice in these areas of study will produce high quality leadership ability and, in turn, produce successful leaders. This book uses the case study approach in order to facilitate placing theory into effective practice. Each chapter contains an extensive study on one of ten of the most successful basketball coaches of our times including, Phil Jackson, Bobby Knight, Mike Krzyzewski, Pat Riley, Pat Summitt, and Dean Smith. The book looks to see how these coaches were able to place leadership theory into effective practice. The lessons learned will prove invaluable to leaders and aspiring leaders, whether they be a parent, teacher, school principal, athletic director, coach or CEO.

Author: Chris Heasley
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 1475861451
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 159

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This book is a go-to guide for leaders in high education settings. Content includes organization structure, transformative leadership, effective communication, decision-making models, strategic planning, and leadership through change (just to name a few). If an administrator can master the knowledge and skills encompassed in this book, and do it with heart, they will be poised for leadership success. Chapter case studies provide adult leaders an opportunity to explore their new knowledge in real-life based scenarios with guided diagnostic questions for further contemplation.

Author: Joan Marques
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 100003965X
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 523

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An important reference work on a practice that is needed more than ever in a VUCA world, this book helps readers understand the importance of responsible and constructive practices and behavior in leadership. The broad approach to inclusive leadership presented in this volume highlights correlations between inclusive leadership and myriad issues, qualities, and circumstances that serve as foundations or impact factors on it. Some contributors review contemporary concepts and challenges such as change, innovation, the bottom line, sustainability, and performance excellence against inclusive leadership. Other contributors reflect on critical practices and qualities, such as trust, passion, ethics, spirituality, and empathy, and their relationships with inclusive leadership. A range of religious and spiritual influences are also evaluated in the context of inclusive leadership, such as (but not limited to) Buddhism, Taoism, Hinduism, Jainism, and Christianity. Postgraduate students, instructors, and coaches will appreciate this comprehensive look at inclusive leadership, which has become an urgent concept to be internalized and practiced by all, regardless of positions, possessions, locations, or generations.

Author: John Borek
Publisher: B&H Publishing Group
ISBN: 1433674963
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 276

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The Bible is full of leaders, and whether good or bad, each of their stories provide valuable insight into what is needed to be a strong leader. The Good Book on Leadership examines each of these leaders individually in order to give readers a biblical model for leadership. This model is not just for pastors or those in leadership roles within the church, but also for anyone who finds themself in any poisiton of authority.

Author: Shana Burnett Ed.D
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 166326189X
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 188

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Embark on a journey creating a thriving school culture combined with the power of exceptional leadership! In this captivating and eye-opening exploration, discover the profound impact that different leadership styles can have on the overall atmosphere of a school. From creating a nurturing environment and fostering growth to sparking transformation that boosts student achievement, the influence of school leaders should not be underestimated. Aspiring and experienced educational leaders will discover their power in shaping a positive and vibrant school culture. Through personal stories and extensive research, author Shana Burnett guides readers through proven methods for training staff and parents to promote academic growth and cultivate a thriving school environment. Explore the thought-provoking findings of Dr. Burnett’s study, demonstrating the positive influence of structural and analytical leadership styles on school culture and student achievement. Enlightening and empowering, this book is a must-read. It invites you to unlock strategies leading to remarkable transformations in your school community. Whether you’re a school administrator, teacher, or educational policymaker, Transformative Leadership is a compass for unlocking the potential within every school. Join the conversation on redefining the role of leadership in education and learn how to create and sustain a school culture that not only meets today’s challenges but prepares students and educators for tomorrow’s opportunities.

Author: Robert Palestini
Publisher: R&L Education
ISBN: 1610483952
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 285

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Leaders and aspiring leaders are constantly searching for role models who are successful in placing leadership theory into effective practice. This book identifies ten such role models whose heroic leadership behavior is analyzed in order to reveal what particular abilities and skills made them successful and how those attributes can be applied to one’s own leadership practice, whether that be as a classroom teacher, a principal or a superintendent of schools . They are juxtaposed with ten leaders who were effective, but certainly not heroic. Dr. Palestini points out that effective leaders have been utilizing the same leadership behavior for centuries. He uses this evidence to support the perennial and lasting impact of situational leadership theory which posits that no single way of leading works in all situations. Rather, appropriate leadership behavior depends on the circumstances at a given time. For decades effective managers have been diagnosing the situation, identifying the leadership style or behavior that will be most effective, and then determining whether they can implement the required style. The leadership behavior of ten heroic leaders ranging from Jane Addams to Warren Buffett, and from Abraham Lincoln to Joe Paterno is examined in this book. The lesson learned from these heroic leaders being that if one wishes to hone one’s current leadership skills or become a future leader, one can learn to do so by reflectively looking to those who have established themselves in history as both effective and heroic leaders, that is, leaders who lead with both mind and conscience.

Author: Scott Chrostek
Publisher: Abingdon Press
ISBN: 1501844563
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 126

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The Kaleidoscope Effect identifies the common leadership needs of emerging generations and provides church leaders practical “how-to” solutions for engaging and serving these generations. Based on the research of author Scott Chrostek, this book dives deep into the character and leadership traits of both Millennials and Gen Z. Pastors, lay staff, and volunteers will learn how to steadily rotate their individual leadership skill sets while identifying common leadership needs that emerging generations crave. The implementation of the ideas and principles found in this book will produce better leaders who will serve a greater number of people, resulting in the ability to cultivate and sustain attractive environments that ignite the imagination of emerging generations.