商品簡介
Effective leadership reflects both art and science. Background, theory and knowledge is the science. Appropriately and effective application is the art. Conceptual and practice, this concise, easy to understand book is an excellent resource. The overall intent is support those educators who work to realize the mission of education: to educate all children to that they all may become thoughtful independent, success 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 application of those theories, beliefs, and skills. Many individuals and institutions, in education and in private enterprise, have foundThe Art and Science of Leadership to be highly valuable in education with anyone who has an interest in planning, group dynamics, and leadership, including incumbent administrators, college professors, districts with future leader programs. This book will stimulate thought and discussion and provide specific, helpful tips for current or future leaders.
作者簡介
Pete Lorain has been a student of leadership and been in many leadership positions, both formal and informal. He has held many positions in education: high school teacher, counselor, and vice principal; middle school principal; district director of high schools and middle schools; and Human Resources Director. Pete has worked with schools, districts, and state and national associations in school improvement, strategic planning, personnel, and all aspect of middle school education. He is a past president of Association for Middle Level Education and as AMLE Transition Chair Pete conducted two executive director searches.
