What makes a great school leader? Contrary to what many believe,
the answer is not tied to a certain kind of personality but to
specific behaviors and actions that have positive effects on
student achievement—behaviors and actions that any school leader
can learn and put into practice. Over the last decade, thousands of
school principals have done that, by implementing ""balanced
leadership,"" an approach that recognizes the need to both maintain
and challenge the status quo in order to move schools
forward.Building on the analysis that was first reported in School
Leadership That Works, the authors of Balanced Leadership identify
the 21 responsibilities associated with effective leadership and
show how they relate to three overarching responsibilities:
Establishing a clear focus—keeping the work and the conversations
targeted on the issues that matter most. Managing
change—understanding how to skillfully steer through the
challenges associated with making improvements, both large and
small. Developing a purposeful community—creating a sense among
all teachers and staff that they are invested in student outcomes
and that they can make a difference. For each of these areas, key
points and specific practices are described in detail and
illustrated with stories from school principals who have
successfully learned how to become great leaders. Step-by-step
tools provide clear guidance for readers who are ready to make the
same kind of journey—one with the potential to transform them and
the schools they serve.
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