Full Description
This book presents leadership in the Catholic school as an expression of mission. The various chapters explore and discuss the four principles that shape leading for mission, which form the same principles that guide leading the Catholic school: Living Tradition; Liberating Purpose; Integral Learning; and Authentic Witness. In this book, faith, culture, and life come together in leadership which aligns with a framework for mission that is centered in a Living Tradition, narrated in a Liberating Purpose, engages Integral Learning, and is reflected in Authentic Witness. Grounded in theological and philosophical reflection, the paradigm of leading for mission aligned with the mission of the Catholic school bridges disciplines of education, theology, and psychology to create a leadership framework that is integrated, inspired, and infused with faith. While the overview situates leadership as complex and critical, the postscript invites leaders to reimagine leadership through a lens of creativity, courage, and the unifying presence of the Holy Spirit, shaping a transformative vision for Catholic education.
Contents
The why behind the how foundations of leadership inquiry.- Integrated leadership moving beyond dichotomies.- Leadership as christian praxis.- Consciousness and connections the influence of neuroscience.- Advancing the soul through leadership.- Formation in soul practices cultivating leadership.- Waves of inspiration learning from exemplary leadership.- Journeying in leadership navigating complexity.- Touchstones for leadership identity and integrity.- Exemplary practices in catholic school leadership.- The personal nature of leadership leading from experience.- Ambitious for the higher gifts leadership as vocation.- One message one mission one garment in leadership.
