The Daily Disciplines of Leadership is a comprehensive and down-to-earth manual for school leaders that addresses the daunting challenges that today's principals, superintendents, and teacher-leaders face on a daily basis. Written by Douglas Reeves-- a leading authority on academic standards, performance assessment, and accountability-- the information in this book is based on his extensive experience working with educators, administrators, and school board members from across the country and internationally. Reeves discusses the basic purpose of leadership, presents four key leadership archetypes, and offers practical recommendations for action. Covering a wide range of topics-- from accountability systems to personal communications-- this book will serve as the 'go to' resource for novice and seasoned school leaders alike.
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Douglas B. Reevesone of the nation´s leading authorities on academic standards, performance assessment, and accountabilityis the chairman and founder of the Center for Performance Assessment. He is the author of fourteen books, including The Leader´s Guide to Standards (Jossey-Bass, 2002). Reeves was named to the Distinguished Authors Series by the Harvard University Graduate School of Education for 2002 and won the Parent´s Choice Award for his book, 20-Minute Learning Connection. He was named Education Writer of the Year by the California County Superintendents Association.
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"A practical, compelling, thoroughly-researched book that demystifies leadership for school leaders. Highly recommended."
Mike Schmoker, author, Results and The Results Fieldbook
"A thought-provoking book that clearly delineates the relationship between excellent school leadership and improved student learning. Reeves is powerful, practical, and profound. This book will be required reading for all leaders in our district."
Dr. Terry Thompson, superintendent,Wayne Township, Indianapolis, Indiana
"Once again, Doug Reeves goes to the heart of the topic. In this book he presents leadership from a unique perspective and provides an answer to the abiding question that must be embedded in the thought processes of all effective leadersHow can I add value to my life and the life of others? The book's content will fill both your personal and professional leadership toolkit and give you the capacity to stay on the cutting edge of success in your organization. It is a must read!"
Marti Richardson, president, National Staff Development Council
"In Daily Disciplines, Dr. Reeves provides a clear, concise, engaging, and interactive guide to what we must know and be able to do to insure that no child is left behind. The bar of accountability for individual student progress has been raised, and this practical resource outlining best practices in organizational leadership is available 'just in time'.?"
Karen Young, president, Learning 24-7
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Part One: Leadership Essentials.
1. Students Are Not Customers: The Unique Elements of Educational Leadership.
2. The Leadership Dilemma: Building Consensus or Creating Change?
3. The Leadership and Learning Matrix.
4. Leadership Matters: How Leaders Improve the Lives of Students, Staff, and Communities.
Part Two: Strategic Leadership.
5. Initiative Fatigue: When Good Intentions Fail.
6. Saving Strategic Planning from Strategic Plans.
7. Strategic Leadership in Action.
Part Three: Leadership in Action.
8. The Daily Disciplines of Leadership.
9. Accountability: From Autopsy to Physical.
10. Building the Next Generation of Leaders.
11. Conclusion: The Enduring Values of the Leader: The Key to Surviving the Disappointments and Disasters of the Leadership Life.