Full Description
This book stands apart from others on the topic by offering the combined wisdom of two veteran superintendents who, together, bring over three decades each of hands-on leadership experience and nearly 60 years in education. Drawing from their careers "in the seat," the authors demonstrate how challenging the status quo and embracing innovation can lead to meaningful, sustained change. While rooted in the context of K-12 education, the book's leadership lessons extend far beyond schools, offering valuable guidance for leaders across sectors.
Key features include:
-Reflective Questions in each chapter to deepen understanding and application
-Voices from the Field—practitioner essays offering real-world insights
-Practical strategies to challenge the process with clear "why and how" explanations
-A timely focus on Artificial Intelligence: How to Lead With It
In an era of rapid change, this is a much-needed roadmap for school leaders—and all leaders—looking to navigate the future with courage, clarity, and vision.
Contents
Preface
Foreword by Tom Murray
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Section 1: Leadership is Change
Chapter 1: Cultivating Change
Chapter 2: Selection of Staff, Who, How, and How Long?
Voices from the Field: Leading Transformation in a VUCA World: A Progressive Vision for Brigantine Public School District by Glenn Robbins, Superintendent
Section 2: Go Where the Smart People Are - Learning From Others
Chapter 3 : Networks and Professional Organizations
Chapter 4: Language Matters
Voices from the Field: My Journey of People-Centered Leadership as Superintendent by Dr. Zandra Jo Galvan
Section 3: You Can Do It
Chapter 5: We're Not Broke, We're Broken
Chapter 6 Transformation: Flip the Mindset
Voices from the Field: Expanding Pathways to Success by Gladys I. Cruz
Section 4: Change Faster - Embrace Your Context - Revolutionary Change
Chapter 7: Bomb Threats and Social Media
Chapter 8: Artificial Intelligence & Innovation
Voices from the Field: The Student's Bill of Rights by Jeff Dillon,
Conclusion
References
Appendix A Interviews from the Pandemic Era-Use Case for Generative AI and Leadership
Appendix B (Teach AI Guidance)
Appendix C Listing of Generative Artificial Intelligence Tools Used Throughout this Book
About the Authors
