Jan Irons Harris

The Principal's Office

A Primer for Balanced Leadership

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Produktbeschreibung

The Principal's Office is a practical book. It is simple, easy-to-read, and packed with straightforward, personal advice gleaned from years of real experience. The current or future principal will receive words of wisdom from an author who knows what it is like to serve in the principal's office. This primer addresses the concept of effective leadership in the principal's office with a holistic approach. It is designed to help readers understand the four areas of our being - spiritual, physical, intellectual, and emotional. From personal values and inspiration to clothing choices and exercise, this book touches on all the topics essential to a healthy and successful turn as a principal. When we understand these different areas along with the fundamental need to maintain balance in the four areas, we are better equipped for success in the principal's office.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: R&L Education
• Seitenzahl: 190
• Erscheinungstermin: 5. September 2008
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 10mm
• Gewicht: 284g
• ISBN-13: 9781578868391
• ISBN-10: 1578868394
• Artikelnr.: 24575546

Autorenporträt

Jan Irons Harris, a former principal, is superintendent of Cullman City Schools (AL)

Inhaltsangabe

Part 1 Spiritual Balance Chapter 2 Your Internal Glue: Mission, Foundation,
Values, Goals and Beliefs Chapter 3 Renew and Refine: Strengthen Your
Internal Glue Chapter 4 Separate Church and State Chapter 5 Proactivity:
Avoid Potholes with Accountability and Guidance from a Mentor Chapter 6 The
Principal Models Character Education Chapter 7 Give Credit Where Due and
Put a Little Light on It Chapter 8 Tests and Examinations: Life in the
Fishbowl and Directing Traffic Naked Chapter 9 Be an Original Part 10
Physical Balance Chapter 11 Body Maintenance: Rest, Play and Exercise
Chapter 12 Physical Fuel: Food and Water Chapter 13 Presentation: Grooming,
Posture, Confidence, Clothes, Accessories and Shoes Chapter 14 Output:
Manners and Communication Chapter 15 Time and Memory Part 16 Intellectual
Balance Chapter 17 Be Professional and Stick to the Book Chapter 18 Have a
Plan Chapter 19 Build Your Winning Team Chapter 20 Power and the Power of
the Pen Chapter 21 Discipline: Be Fair, Firm and Consistent Chapter 22
Model Effective Use of 21st Century Technology Chapter 23 Public Relations,
Politics and Decision-Making Chapter 24 Read, Study and Turn off the
Television Part 25 Emotional Balance Chapter 26 Teflon Mentality and
Walnuts Chapter 27 Delegate and Learn to Say No Chapter 28 Create Inspiring
and Productive Learning Environments Chapter 29 Forgiveness and Service to
Others Chapter 30 Stress, 24/7 Responsibility and Thankfulness Chapter 31
Do Your Homework