Description
Book SynopsisThe transition to mid and top-level educational leadership is often full of unexpected turbulence, confusing conversations, and mind-boggling navigational challenges that can send the best leader into a tailspin. In her book, Against the Wind: Leadership at 36,000 Feet Dr. Donya Ball helps administrators learn to face these challenges with courage and resilience. In this book, several experienced top-level leaders join Dr. Ball in sharing their experiences, lessons, and advice. With hope, wisdom, and humor, they share strategies for preventing problems, developing charisma, and facing rejection with courage and resilience.
Table of ContentsPreface
Introduction
Part 1: Preflight Checklist
Chapter 1: The Flight Crew: Creating Your Support System
Chapter 2: Dynamic Balance: Achieving Flexibility in Life and Leadership Balance
Chapter 3: Screening out Hijackers: Avoiding Time Mismanagement & Micromanaging
Part 2: Smooth Skies
Chapter 4: Reading Your Instruments: Charisma, Clarity, and Communication
Chapter 5: Inflow and Outflow: Hiring and Firing with Dignity
Chapter 6: Wind Currents: The Push and Pull of Competing Agendas
Part 3: Triumphing over Disaster
Chapter 7: Scanning the Horizon: Preventative Strategies
Chapter 8: Emergency Landing: Training for Character
Chapter 9: The Crash: The Shock of Career Rejection
Chapter 10: The Rubble: Picking up the Pieces after a Career Rejection
Part 4: Journey’s End
Chapter 11: Taking Flight Again: Finding New Horizons
Chapter 12: The Destination: Long-Term Survival
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