Leadership in Action, Second Edition

Leadership begins in the head and heart. It is a way of thinking about yourself and the vital role you play in your early childhood program. This book dispels the myth that there is one best leadership style that all directors should emulate. It will help you understand the subtle but important distinction between leadership as a role and leadership as a set of skills and competencies that can be supported and nurtured at all levels of the organization. Filled with practical suggestions and lively examples from high-performing directors, you'll learn how you can create and sustain a compelling vision for your center and lead your program with confidence and integrity.

Part of The Director's Toolbox series, Leadership in Action will help you

Assess your unique leadership style

Understand the values and beliefs that shape your leadership behavior

Increase shared commitment to your center's goals

Make action plans that get implemented

Instill leadership capacity at all levels of the organization

Solve organizational issues in a collegial and nonconfrontational way

Ensure a smooth transition for your successor

Softbound, 120 pgs.