From School Administrator to School Leader 15 Keys to Maximizing Your Leadership Potential

Learn how to become a leader who truly empowers and inspires others. This practical book shows you how to move from being a manager or administrator who simply gets things done to a leader who motivates others to succeed, creating a more positive work environment. The book covers 15 keys to success that can be used by those in any type of leadership position, from superintendent to principal to department chair or teacher-leader. You’ll discover how to... • Determine your own leadership style; • Develop your strengths; • Develop those you lead; • Be a leader, not just a manager; • Find your voice; • Influence school culture; • Be accountable to those you lead; • Communicate effectively; • Lead with EQ vs IQ; • Be flexible, adaptable, and creative; • Respond effectively to crisis; • and much more! Each chapter provides a variety of strategies for building a particular skill. It also features interviews with well-known leaders from different fields. These experts offer advice that will teach and inspire you as you learn to maximize your own leadership potential.

Meet the Authors Leadership Experts Introduction Key 1: Know Your Own Leadership Style Key 2: Develop Your Strengths Key 3: Develop Those You Lead Key 4: Be a Leader, Not Just a Manager Key 5: Find Your Voice Key 6: Influence School Culture Key 7: Be Accountable to Those You Lead Key 8: Communicate Effectively Key 9: Lead with Wisdom Key 10: Become Resilient and Persevering Key 11: Lead with EQ vs IQ Key 12: Balance Your Personal and Professional Life Key 13: Be Flexible, Adaptable, and Creative Key 14: Respond Effectively to Crisis Key 15: Know When to Seek Help Epilogue Sources

Brad Johnson is an international speaker in the field of education. He has spent over 20 years in the education field and currently teaches graduate courses in leadership. Julie Sessions has worked in education for 21 years. She is currently a lower school curriculum coordinator at Porter-Gaud School in Charleston, South Carolina.