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Lifelong Leadership by Design: How to Do More Good for Kids and Feel Better About Your Life's Work Paperback - 2009

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Author: Ramsey, Robert D,
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From the publisher

"This book offers aspiring and veteran school leaders insightful, practical, and proven strategies to successfully acquire and thrive in meaningful professional positions."
--David Freitas, Professor
Indiana University South Bend

Build a dynamic career by design--not by default!

Given the challenges of today′s educational environment, a school leader′s career is far from predictable--but it can be a purposeful and successful journey. This essential guide helps educators take charge of their careers, advance professionally, and leave a legacy of stronger schools and improved learning opportunities for children.

Based on the best-selling author′s extensive school leadership experience, this book helps readers wisely navigate their careers and stay true to their values. The author addresses concerns for readers at every stage of professional life--from highly experienced administrators to those aspiring to leadership positions. Readers will find personal coaching on leading both oneself and others, including:

The seven critical choices that shape school leadership, from setting goals to choosing the right battles
Guidance on making tough calls and hard choices
Advice on finding the right position and work environment and how to flourish personally and professionally
Numerous real-life examples of how education leaders face and overcome challenges and build effective learning environments

Take action today to build a purposeful career in school leadership and make a positive difference in children′s lives!

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Title Lifelong Leadership by Design: How to Do More Good for Kids and Feel Better About Your Life's Work
Author Robert D. Ramsey
Binding Paperback
Pages 208
Volumes 1
Language ENG
Publisher Corwin Publishers
Publication date 2009-10-01
Features Bibliography, Index, Table of Contents
ISBN 9781412969062 / 1412969069
Weight 0.96 lbs (0.44 kg)
Dimensions 9.84 x 7.14 x 0.49 in (24.99 x 18.14 x 1.24 cm)
Themes
- Interdisciplinary Studies: Education
Category Education / Teaching
Library of Congress subjects Educational leadership, School management and organization
Library of Congress Catalogue Number 2009028739
Dewey Decimal Code 371.201

About the author

Robert D. Ramsey is a lifelong educator who has served as a "leader of leaders" in three award-winning school districts in two different states. His frontline experience includes positions a teacher, counselor, assistant principal, curriculum director, assistant superintendent, acting superintendent, and adjunct professor. Most recently, he has served as associate superintendent in the St. Louis Park (MN) schools, where every school has been designated by the federal government as a National School of Excellence. Ramsey is now working full-time as a freelance writer in Minneapolis.

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