The Wisdom of Heads: Short Advice for School Leaders
Dr Denry Machin Phd
Synopsis "The Wisdom of Heads: Short Advice for School Leaders "
This book isn’t a ‘how to’ of school leadership. It’s a ‘how do’.It's a curated collection of thoughts and advice from a diverse group of school leaders. How do this sample of school leaders approach Headship, and what have they learnt along the way?You will learn how leaders cope with change and how they survive the stresses of the job. You'll discover what resources you should buy to make your life easier and those to avoid. You'll be guided away from myths, fallacies and fads and towards proven and effective wisdom - all through the words of the Head's themselves.The counsel of various 'wise heads' has saved me years of wasted effort and frustration. I hope it can do the same for you.CHAPTERSRoutines & RitualsLeaders Are Effective If…Newbie MistakesLessons LearnedMyths, Fallacies & FadsWork-Life BalanceGo To Interview QuestionsQuotes To Lead ByInteresting Anecdotes & StoriesResources to BuyBooks To ReadDon't Be A HeroDon’t Chase (False) LegaciesSchool Leaders: What Type Are You?TESTIMONIES“A great companion to anyone’s leadership journey. Dip in and dip out as the mood takes you for some quick snippets of wisdom.”“Short, snappy, impactful.”“Covers the full range of leadership. The highs, the lows, the stresses and the moments of joy.“Provokes thought and offers practical advice; a rare combination”