The Charismatic Leader; The Presentation of Self and the Creation of Educational Settings

by Dale L. Brubaker

• ISBN13: 9781412916950
• ISBN10: 141291695X
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2005-07-22
• Publisher: Corwin Pr

Summary

Why do some educators have the ability to inspire an audience? Learn the attitudes, behaviors, and skills that will make you a more dynamic communicator and leader.

Table of Contents

Preface

Acknowledgments

About the Author

Prologue: A Cautionary Tale

The Civilities of Leadership: Attitudes, Behaviors, Tools, and Skills

Teams, Teaming, and the Creation of Educational Settings

Professional Development on the Presentation of Self and the Creation of Educational Settings

Appendices

References

Index

The Table Manners of Leadership

Concluding Advice From a Political Professional

Barriers to Creating a Culture of Civilities

Conclusion

Suggested Readings

Benefits of Teaming

Creating Positive Classroom and School Environments

Connecting the Classroom and School With the Outside World

The Thesis

Growing a Team

Formation of the Core Group

Key Features of the Educational Change Process Facing Team Leaders

Conclusion

Suggested Readings

Definitions of Professional Development

Today's Management by Mandate

Professional Development Revisited

Basic Assumptions Underlying Professional Development

Educators Have to Get to Give

Curiosity and Passion for Learning Are Contagious

Valuable Payoff a Critical Factor

Risk-Taking and Mistake-Making Are Keys to Learning

Presentation-of-Self Programs Take Time

Integration of Sources of Power a Key to Decision Making

Professional Development PlansConclusion

Suggested Readings

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