Description
Book SynopsisHow leadership with love can make lasting changes, even in the toughest situations Lead Fearlessly, Love Hard offers real, actionable advice for those seeking to change the education system from within. While countless books, articles, and speeches decry the challenges disadvantaged students in low-performing schools face, no one has offered a clear path forward through these challengesuntil now.
Author Linda Cliatt-Wayman, principal of Strawberry Mansion High School in Philadelphia, grew up in the same North Philadelphia neighborhood where she now leads and fought every single day for the chance to become a part of the solution. Today, she is a turnaround principal and popular TED Talk speaker who helps children living in poverty achieve more than they ever thought possible. In Lead Fearlessly, Love Hard, she provides hope, optimism, and a call to action to help all students reach their true potential. Steadfast leadership and clear principles can overcome a
Table of Contents
Acknowledgments ix
Introduction 1
1 Envision 6
2 Discover 12
3 Select 17
4 Adapt 23
5 Synthesize 31
6 Rollout 37
7 Unveil 44
8 Implement 51
9 Amplify 61
10 Prepare 67
11 Audacity 75
12 Seek 81
13 Listen 88
14 Customized 94
15 Strength 101
16 Relentless 106
17 Steadfast 114
18 Realize 123
19 Confidence 130
20 Influence 139
21 Possible 147
22 Opportunity 154
23 Value 166
24 Courage 176
25 Purpose 181
Index 189
