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Book SynopsisBestseller! Early childhood directors manage through relationships. This important book guides a director through the steps to build respectful, dynamic, and welcoming relationships with families and staff. Covers all traditional early childhood administration topics, from financial management to marketing and development, while also recognizing and exploring the human side of management and the critical role of emotional intelligence in effective leadership.
Trade Review“By connecting emotional intelligence to leadership, Holly fills a void that exists in the field. Her case studies and real life scenarios allow the reader to relate to and solve everyday problems in a manner that supports how early childhood practitioners think, feel, and practice.” —Sue Offutt, Executive Director, McCormick Center for Early Childhood Leadership “Holly Elissa Bruno comes alive in every page. As a nationally recognized speaker on challenging topics, Holly brings a fresh perspective on the strategies and practices that emerging and seasoned organizational leaders seek. With her unique style and voice, Holly clearly sets a framework for success and quality. All leaders will find Holly’s approaches applicable and refreshing.” —Luis A. Hernandez, Early Childhood Education Specialist, TTAS/Western Kentucky University “Both the novice leader of a small group and the seasoned director will find this book to be useful and provocative. Inspiring and practical, this book is a must-read for anyone with the heart and courage to lead.” — Valora Washington, CEO, Council for Professional Recognition
Table of ContentsPreface Part I—Forming: Setting Up the Program and Yourself for Success Chapter 1 Five Essential Leadership Competencies: You Heard It Here Chapter 2 Smart Heart-to-Heart Leadership: Honoring Emotional Intelligence Chapter 3 Making Tough Decisions: The Art and Science of Decision Making Chapter 4 Leading on Purpose: The Road to Making a Difference Part II—Storming: Identifying, Preventing, and Addressing Resistance to Change Chapter 5 Getting Started: Wherever You Are Is the Place to Begin Chapter 6 Partnering with Change Chapter 7 Preventing Legal Issues: Policies and Procedures Chapter 8 Creating a Community of Problem Solvers: Winners, Not Whiners Part III—Norming: Establishing Management Systems Chapter 9 Supervision and Staff Development: Social EQ in ActionChapter 10 Financial Management: Holding the Purse StringsChapter 11 Do No Harm: Building Safe, Sustainable, Healthy Learning EnvironmentsChapter 12 Curriculum Choices: Roots and WingsChapter 13 Marketing and Development: If You Build It, They Will Come Part IV—Performing: Putting Principles into PracticeChapter 14 Every Child’s Family: Building PartnershipsChapter 15 Quest for Quality: Professionalism Isn’t Just a 15-Letter WordPart V—Re-Forming: Renewing, Refreshing, Dreaming of What Might BeChapter 16 Leadership Principles to Take with You: Learning to Love the Questions
