Essential Lessons for School Leaders -- Joseph Murphy

<p><strong><em>Keep these heartfelt gems top of mind</em></strong></p> <p><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p>This gold mine of wisdom from top education researcher and the best-selling author of <em>Turning Around Failing Schools</em> and<em>Connecting Teacher Leadership and School Improvement </em>contains key tips and strategies every school leader should know. Award-winning professor and former school administrator Joseph Murphy's concise and instructive lessons will help you stay focused on what matters most as you navigate the hectic world of high-stakes testing and accountability, for example: </p> <p> </p> <ul> <li>It really <em>is</em> all about the kids</li> <li>Optimism is essential</li> <li>Caring counts a lot</li> <li>Listen--let people finish talking</li> <li>Don't confuse excuses and explanations</li> </ul><br><br><b>Author:</b> Joseph F. Murphy<br><b>Publisher:</b> Corwin Publishers<br><b>Published:</b> 08/11/2011<br><b>Pages:</b> 160<br><b>Binding Type:</b> Paperback<br><b>Weight:</b> 0.45lbs<br><b>Size:</b> 7.60h x 5.50w x 0.60d<br><b>ISBN:</b> 9781452203249<br><br><b>Review Citation(s): </b><br><i>Reference and Research Bk News</i> 10/01/2011 pg. 155