Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Pages: 92
Trim: 6¼ x 9
978-1-4758-4556-3 • Hardback • November 2018 • $55.00 • (£42.00)
978-1-4758-4557-0 • Paperback • November 2018 • $29.00 • (£19.99)
978-1-4758-4558-7 • eBook • November 2018 • $27.50 • (£19.99)
Debbie McFalone is a sought-after facilitator of adult learning on leadership, a well-known keynote speaker and leadership coach. Her work focuses on empowering and equipping today’s leaders with the courage and integrity necessary to sustain a vibrant leadership life.
List of Figures
List of Tables
Preface
Acknowledgements
Introduction
Part I: Live Well
Chapter 1: It’s Really All About You: Uncommon Leaders Think and Then Act
Chapter 2: So How Am I Supposed to Do This? The Will to Develop Habits of Reflection and Mindfulness
Chapter 3: So How Am I Supposed to Do This? Time Management Strategies for Reflection and Mindfulness
Chapter 4: Transition: Where Mindfulness and Courage Meet
Part II: Lead Strong
Chapter 5: The Courage to Offer Skillful Feedback
Chapter 6: Difficult Conversations: Let’s Not Avoid Them!
Chapter 7: Setting Up for Success: Planning for Difficult Conversations
Chapter 8: Strong for The Journey: Seven Steps to Cultivate Resilience
About the Author
Debbie McFalone has a gift for helping school leaders find balance and fulfillment in their work. This book provides wisdom and practical ideas to help you develop habits of reflection and intentionality, stem the tide of unending tasks, and lead your school in a way that aligns to the values that brought you into this field in the first place. At the same time, McFalone provides guidance on navigating some of the thornier leadership skills: having difficult conversations, giving critical feedback, and building resilience during tough times. With all of these thoughtful practices and strategies, leaders will undoubtedly walk away recharged and better equipped to lead their schools.
— Jenn David-Laing, Publisher, The Main Idea
Filled with stories and examples, McFalone is honest, pointed, and informative as she discusses crucial aspects of leadership. She dares us to become Uncommon Leaders and provides guidance to achieve that goal. A great read for current leaders as well as those have a desire to increase their skills and grow in their leadership abilities.
— Eileen Depka Ph.D, author, educator, and consultant
This is more than a book. It is an engaging learning and teaching guide perfect to help leaders make a difference in their organization as they “Live Well, Lead Strong.” The writing is a true representation of Dr. McFalone--- warm, thoughtful and full of wisdom. Every educator needs to read this book!
— Scott Korpak, superintendent, Northview Public Schools, Michigan