{"product_id":"the-hero-maker-9781138961173","title":"The Hero Maker","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eLearn how to turn your school board members into heroes by helping them make smart, worthwhile decisions that they will deserve to brag about. In this much-needed book, Ryan Donlan and Todd Whitaker offer practical strategies to help superintendents develop better working relationships with their boards. You'll discover how to:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ereconnect board members to the real purpose of education, despite their agendas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ework with your board more effectively during meetings and at times in between\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eguide board members into more productive roles when they overreach beyond policymaking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003econnect and communicate with board members regardless of personality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eencourage board members to play to their strengths\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003estart each school year undefeated and know when it is time to move on.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach chapter contains hero-making tips to help you get started. The book also includes a special feature on board personalities and the Process Communicat\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eThe Hero Maker\u003c\/i\u003e gets to the heart of the board\/superintendent relationship—quickly and with influence. Donlan and Whitaker remind us that as superintendents we serve as our boards’ first teachers. The authors give cogent examples of what that looks like in practice—and how purposeful efforts make huge differences in focusing the work on what matters. A must read for new and experienced superintendents alike.\"—\u003cb\u003eKaren Rue, Senior Associate, N2Learning\u003c\/b\u003e; \u003cb\u003e2016 President, Urban Superintendents of America Association; Past-President, Texas Association of School Administrators \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"The superintendent sits on an island. That island can become very lonely. The relationship forged between board and district leader is essential to getting off that island and leading the district in a direction that is best for students, parents, staff, and community members. Donlan and Whitaker provide a practical guide to address a multitude of issues that arise during the superintendency. \u003ci\u003eThe Hero Maker\u003c\/i\u003e helps administrators empower those around them, while still maintaining the delicate balance needed to move a district forward.\"—\u003cb\u003eJoe Sanfelippo, Superintendent, Fall Creek School District, WI \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"This book is full of practical tips that provide insight that would benefit new superintendents or even the most seasoned veteran. Donlan and Whitaker do an excellent job of providing easy-to-implement, concrete tips to make every board member feel \u003ci\u003eand \u003c\/i\u003eact like a hero. Additionally, the book could serve as a great resource to help a board member better understand the broad context of everything their vital job entails.\"—\u003cb\u003ePJ Caposey, Superintendent, Meridian CUSD 223, Stillman Valley, IL\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Superintendent and school board relationships are a critical component to successful school corporations. Yet for all the importance intertwined in this relationship, few resources or training guides exist on how to maneuver and succeed through these complex relationships. \u003ci\u003eThe\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eHero Maker\u003c\/i\u003e by Donlan and Whitaker is a crucial resource for the beginning or highly experienced school superintendent. Donlan and Whitaker’s common sense approach for superintendents to build relations, avoid pitfalls, and communicate efficiently and successfully provides a path for long-term and successful relationships of superintendents with their school board members.\"—\u003cb\u003eDavid Hoffert, PhD, Superintendent, Warsaw Community Schools, IN\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eThe Hero Maker\u003c\/i\u003e is a must read for superintendents who want to excel at working with their school boards. Establishing and maintaining effective relationships with board members is paramount for any superintendent who desires to effectively lead a school district. In this book, Donlan and Whitaker provide practical and relevant strategies that can be implemented by superintendents at large and small districts alike to help guide school boards to operate in a manner that will be beneficial to students and the community at large. I highly recommend this book from these two influential educational leaders.\"—\u003cb\u003eRob Moorhead, Superintendent, South Ripley Community School Corporation, Versailles, IN \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 1 – The Hero Maker Chapter 2 – Constituencies Chapter 3 – The Board of Education Chapter 4 – The Superintendent as The Shield Chapter 5 – The Care and Feeding of Board Members Chapter 6 – Board Meetings Chapter 7 – Between Board Meetings Chapter 8 – Advancing by Retreating Chapter 9 – Board Personalities: The I in Team Chapter 10 – Board Personalities: Doors and the Dance of Drama Chapter 11 – Starting Undefeated Chapter 12 – The Tour of Duty Epilogue: What Next? Toward Difference-making Special Feature: Board Personalities and the Process Communication Model® (PCM)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51019548885335,"sku":"9781138961173","price":999.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781138961173.jpg?v=1750780599","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-hero-maker-9781138961173","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}