Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Pages: 166
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Trim: 6¼ x 9½
978-1-4758-2747-7 • Hardback • September 2016 • $59.00 • (£45.00)
978-1-4758-2748-4 • Paperback • September 2016 • $30.00 • (£22.99)
978-1-4758-2749-1 • eBook • September 2016 • $28.50 • (£21.99)
Wanda Maulding Green is currently a leadership faculty member at the University of South Alabama. She has served leadership roles as a classroom teacher, coach, assistant principal and principal in K-12 schools and also as a department chair, associate dean and dean at the university level.
Edward Leonard is a retired school superintendent. He has done extensive adjunct work in educational leadership for the University of Southern Mississippi, Southeastern Louisiana University, and currently serves as an adjunct instructor of educational leadership for the University of South Alabama.
Preface
Introduction: Navigating To Your True North
Part I: Road Trip Defined
Chapter 1: Leadership Intelligence and Leadership Imprinting
Chapter 2: The Leadership GPS Model
Part II: GPS Route Guidance Available
Chapter 3: In 500 Feet, Stay Right: Leadership Credibility
Chapter 4: Recalculating: Leadership Competence
Chapter 5: Satellite Reception Lost: Leadership Inspiration
Chapter 6: You Have Arrived At Your Destination: Leadership Vision
Chapter 7: Route Guidance Suggested: Leadership Emotional Intelligence
Part III: True North Leadership Made Personal
Chapter 8: Updating Your Internal GPS: Building Leadership Intelligence
Chapter 9: A Rough Road: Avoiding Leadership Derailment
Chapter 10: Remember it’s all about the Journey
Appendix: Leadership Intelligence Web Site
Index
If there is anything that we as a nation need at this point in our growth it is inspiring, competent and credible leadership. It’s how to become that type of leader that is seemingly elusive...until now.
— Dr. Tammy Greer, Professor of Psychology, University of Southern Mississippi
Green and Leonard build a compelling case that the least obvious aspects of leadership are the most essential and impactful in elevating (or mobilizing) schools and organizations to greater levels of success.
— Robert Benson, School Superintendent, King George County Schools
At a time when the country seems to be crying out for leaders in every sector of our society, Leadership Intelligence: Navigating to Your True North, is a welcomed addition to the conversation on the preparation of leaders. This book is an excellent tool for leaders who are looking to take their organizations to the next level, by leading through trust and respect.
— Dr. Mike Mitchell, Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students, University of South Alabama
The preparation of educational leaders in the last decade has produced better stewards of data but not necessarily leaders who thrive, gain insights, and develop the necessary skills to navigate the shifting landscape of today’s schools. This book provides a refreshing look at the dispositions necessary for navigating the ever-changing environment of school leadership. The book makes a convincing case that true skill in leadership emanates from the ability to understand and demonstrate ethics, honesty, responsibility, integrity, and being sincere in interactions with others. I highly recommend that every educational leader and those thinking about leadership read this book.
— Peggie Constantino Ph.D, Executive Associate Professor of Educational Leadership, College of William & Mary
For years I have wondered what to call the ‘people skills’ that I feel have helped me experience some degree of success as an educational leader. In Leadership Intelligence, the introduction alone was revealing. Regardless of the level of experience possessed by a leader, this book provides tools that identify leadership intelligence as well as model for shaping a future vision. It is not often that I have been able to describe a leadership book as a page-turner…Leadership Intelligence is just that!
— Mitzi L. Moore, Elementary School Principal
Leadership Intelligence moves beyond the normal qualities and attributes necessary to lead and focuses on those important aspects, or intelligences of leadership that must kick in when challenge and change are imminent. Real leadership is defined in these kinds of circumstances and this book captures the essence of what it takes to persevere and succeed.
— Steven M. Constantino Ed.D, Superintendent, Williamsburg-James City County
Green and Leonard have combined their years of experience and expertise to provide a new and cutting edge perspective on the study of leadership. Probing the critical factors that support leadership intelligence, the authors share insights on 'navigating to your true north,' and in doing so identify the skills required for leaders in the 21st century. Endorsing this book for its significant contribution to innovative and contemporary thought on leadership practice is a pleasure.
— Gary B. Peters, Educational Leadership Faculty Member