Straight Talk for Principals

Raymond Lemley

doi:10.5771/9780585467115

Straight Talk for Principals

1. Auflage 2004

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doi.org/10.5771/9780585467115
ISBN print: 978-0-8108-4615-9
ISBN online: 978-0-585-46711-5
Rowman & Littlefield, Lanham Rowman & Littlefield, Lanham

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Abstract

Based on 40 years of experience, author, Raymond Lemley, provokes thinking in this guide that addresses the ground level, mundane issues that confound principals daily. The book offers simple yet provocative answers to the befuddling things that require the principal's attention and demand the principal's mindful responses. It consists of 45 sections that present and explain a topic or theme. Readers will find an extensive profile of responses pointing to behaviors that will make him/her successful if put into practice and applied to the daily duties of the principalship. Bibliography included. Written specifically for principals about principals.

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i–viii Preface i–viii
- Table of Contents
- Acknowledgments
- Introduction
1–3 1. Engage Passionately with All That You Do 1–3
4–6 2. Bring your Best to the Job 4–6
7–9 3. Build the School's Vision 7–9
10–14 4. Focus on the School's Vision 10–14
15–18 5. Live the School's Vision 15–18
19–24 6. Define and Lead the Culture in Your Organization 19–24
25–29 7. Go Find Talent 25–29
30–33 8. Focus on the Tasks Your Teachers Need to Perform 30–33
34–37 9. Pay Attention to Effective Teaching 34–37
38–42 10. Be an Instructional Leader 38–42
43–46 11. Define Expectations for Everyone in the Organization 43–46
47–50 12. Develop a Passion for Outcomes 47–50
51–54 13. Teach, Model, and Expect Loyalty 51–54
55–56 14. Work for the Small Gains 55–56
57–61 15. Make Policy Make Sense 57–61
62–67 16. Reward Success in Your School 62–67
68–70 17. Spend Time with Students 68–70
71–75 18. Understand the Nonrational 71–75
76–78 19. Talk About your Own Success 76–78
79–81 20. Talk About the Successes Around you 79–81
82–85 21. Respond Quickly to Needs 82–85
86–88 22. Take Some Time for Yourself 86–88
89–92 23. Stay Intellectually Challenged 89–92
93–96 24. Share Information the Organization Needs 93–96
97–100 25. Address Small Problems Early 97–100
101–102 26. Keep Things Simple 101–102
103–107 27. Anticipate Confusion 103–107
108–110 28. Encourage Collegiality 108–110
111–114 29. Seek the Simplest Plan 111–114
115–117 30. Keep Every Meeting Agenda to a Few Key Points 115–117
118–121 31. Emphasize Positive Activities 118–121
122–127 32. Support Healthy Behaviors 122–127
128–131 33. Encourage Autonomy for Your People 128–131
132–135 34. Explain What Needs Explaining, Then Stop 132–135
136–139 35. Provide Lots of Feedback 136–139
140–143 36. Fix What's Fixable; Walk Away from the Rest 140–143
144–146 37. Avoid the Urge to Overcontrol 144–146
147–153 38. Plan for Change 147–153
154–156 39. Avoid Fighting Useless Battles 154–156
157–159 40. Respect Experience wherever you find it 157–159
160–161 41. Keep Track of what's Easily Lost 160–161
162–165 42. Plan for Stress in your Life 162–165
166–167 43. Understand Ambiguity 166–167
168–173 44. Keep the Organization Healthy 168–173
174–178 45. Understand What Is There When you Get There 174–178
179–183 Appendix A: A Checklist for Principals 179–183
184–186 Appendix B: Leadership Behavior Inventory 184–186
187–191 An Enriched Bibliography for School Leaders 187–191
192–193 About the Author 192–193

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