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USA, ASCD, 2010.
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| Description |
x, 192pBrown Spine
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| Summary/Abstract |
Harvey Alvy and Pam Robbins show how the legacy of Abraham Lincoln can guide today s education leaders as they tackle large-scale challenges, such as closing the achievement gap, communicating with constituents. Chapters devoted to each element explore the historical record of Lincoln s life and actions, then discuss the implications for modern educators. Exercises provide a structure for reflection, analysis of current behaviors, and guidance for future work, so that readers can create their own path to success - inspired by the example of one of the greatest leaders of all time.
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| Contents |
Acknowledgemets
Introduction
Implementing and sustaining a mission and vision with focused and profound clarity
Communicating ideas effectively with precise and straightforward language
Building a diverse and competent team to successfully address the mission
Engendering trust, loyalty, and respect through humility, humor, and personal example
Leading and serving with emotional intelligence and empathy
Exercising situational competence and responding appropriately to implement effective change
Rising beyond personal and professional trials through tenacity, persistence, resilience, and courage
Exercising purposeful visibility
Demonstrating personal growth and enhanced competence as a lifetime learner, willing to reflect on and expand ideas
Believing that hope can become a reality
Achieving authentic leadership in schools
Appendix A: A chronology of Abraham Lincoln's life
References
Index
About the authors
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| Standard Number |
9781416610236 Pb.
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