The indispensable leadership companion-updated and more relevant than ever! Part leadership manual, part short novel, this unique best-seller uses dialogues between a novice and a master teacher and between a new and a seasoned principal to illuminate how the simple act of viewing a problem through different lenses-political, human resources, structural, or symbolic-can reveal better options and solutions. Featuring reflective questions and solid strategies for meeting real-life challenges, the third edition also includes New views on building morale in challenging times A revamped discussion of mandates, standards, and rubrics A celebration of educators as skilled professionals Expanded conversations about hope, faith, and parental involvement Sometimes all it takes to solve a problem is to reframe it by listening to wise advice from a trusted mentor.
Lee G. Bolman is the Marion Bloch/Missouri Chair in Leadership at the University of Missouri-Kansas City. An author, teacher, con-sultant, and speaker, he has written numerous books on leadership and organizations with coauthor Terry Deal, including best-sellers Leading With Soul: An Uncommon Journey of Spirit (1995, 2001) and Reframing Organiza-tions: Artistry, Choice, and Leadership (1991, 1997), as well as The Path to School Leadership (1993) and Becoming a Teacher Leader (1994). Bolman holds a BA in History and a PhD in Organizational Behavior from Yale University. He lives in Kansas City, Missouri, with his wife, Joan Gallos, and the two youngest of his children, Christopher and Bradley. Terrence E. Deal is the Irving R. Melbo Professor at University of Southern California's Rossier School. He is an internationally known lecturer and author who has written numerous books on leadership and organizations. In addition to those written with Lee Bolman, he is the coauthor of Corporate Cultures (with Alan Kennedy, 1982) and Shaping School Culture (with Kent Peterson, 1999).
Acknowledgments About the Authors Introduction PART I: A PAIR OF ROOKIES 1. A New Teacher's First Day 2. Getting Off on the Wrong Foot 3. Newcomers Find Wise Friends Leadership Lessons I: Seeing and Solving Entry Barriers PART II: THE POLITICAL GA 4. The Old Guard and New Principal 5. The Inclusion Wars: School Politics Leadership Lessons II: Mapping and Mastering the Political Terrain PART III: THE HUMAN RESOURCE LENS 6. Sagging Morale Leadership Lessons III: Build Relationships and Empower Yourself PART IV: THE STRUCTURAL FRAME 7. Student Discipline: Who's Really in Charge? 8. Standards and Rubrics Leadership Lessons IV: Align Structure With the Work PART V: THE SYMBOLIC FRAME: BELIEVING IS SEEING 9. Changing the Guard 10. Building Confidence and Faith 11. "I'm Just a Great Teacher!" Leadership Lessons V: Celebrate Values and Culture PART VI: VALUES, ETHICS, AND SPIRIT 12. Teaching and Leading: Finding a Balance 13. It's All About Values and Beliefs Leadership Lessons VI: Problems and Dilemmas PART VII: THE CYCLE CONTINUES 14. The Essence of Teaching: Leaving a Legacy 15. Loss . . . and Celebration 16. Passing the Torch Leadership Lessons VII: The Enduring Sequence References Further Reading
