What Shakespeare said of greatness can be said of leadership. Some are born to it, some achieve it and some have it thrust upon them. The authors and editors of Follow the Leader? bring fresh consideration and the authority of their own experience to a subject as old as mankind itself. Follow the Leader? gets below the surface of conventional wisdom with candid and nuanced inquiries into the nature of leadership in human affairs. —Jon Barr, president, The Poetry Foundation
The insights that you will find as you
read this book are valuable if you are an aspiring school administrator or an
individual who already finds oneself in a leadership position. A quick
read, the book can also provide you numerous opportunities to reflect on the
personal characteristics of influential leaders. Each chapter provides a
different lens into the complexities of leadership. A book club
composed of education professionals could find numerous opportunities for
discussion with each chapter. —Judy Jeffrey, former director, Iowa Department
of Education
This
collection of essays provides important observations on 21st century leadership
from 14 doctoral students who will assume increasingly higher level leadership
roles. Their thoughts and research reveal relevant and contemporary
aspects on what a leader needs to know and what a leader experiences. It
is a worthwhile read. —Thomas S. Westbrook, Ph.D., professor of education and
chair of the undergraduate concentration in Leadership Education And
Development (LEAD), Drake University
Follow
the Leader? is a collection of impressive
work from educators who have traveled the spectrum from teaching to
administration. Their words and advice are memorable; situated in experience
and representative of John Dewey's philosophy of connecting theory to practice,
this volume will resonate with all who look for story as a way of understanding
effective leadership. What a wonderful resource for leadership at any level! —Susan
Guma, dean of graduate studies, Sarah Lawrence College
Leadership in
education takes on a fresh, unique look as each chapter highlights the distinct
perspective of the author’s lived experiences. This book is an excellent read
for anyone interested in education and leadership. —Robyn Cooper, Ph.D., professor and chair of
the Doctor of Education in Leadership program, Drake University
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