Leaders as Communicators and Diplomats

Paul D. Houston - Center for Empowered Leadership
Alan M. Blankstein - Founder, Solution Tree and HOPE Foundation, NYC
Robert W. Cole - Educational Consultant, Edu-Data, Louisville, KY
The Soul of Educational Leadership Series
Leaders as Communicators and Diplomats
March 2009 | 160 pages | Corwin
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Leadership Solutions

Motivate, persuade, and inspire your school community!

A central role of any educational leader is that of an accomplished communicator—one who can relate to diverse communities, promote cooperative interaction, and unify stakeholders around the larger cause of quality education for every student.

This sixth volume in the Soul of Educational Leadership series provides innovative ideas on diplomacy and practical strategies for strengthening communications skills. With contributions from top leadership figures like Paul D. Houston, John R. Hoyle, Rich Bagin, and Daniel H. Pink, this resource emphasizes the importance of clear and purposeful communication in gaining support, avoiding misunderstandings, and establishing productive communitywide relationships. Individual chapters demonstrate how readers can:

  • Create dynamic, effective districtwide communication systems
  • Respond to district challenges and issues
  • Use electronic communication tools effectively
  • Secure and increase funding for their schools and districts
  • Increase avenues for informing the public about issues that affect schools and students

This insightful book offers all school leaders a rich array of creative, thoughtful communication approaches to empower their leadership and inspire everyone who has a stake in preparing today's students for tomorrow's challenges.

Contents

Preface

Preface

Acknowledgments

Acknowledgments

About the Authors

About the Authors

1. The Superintendent as Communicator and Diplomat

1. The Superintendent as Communicator and Diplomat

2. The Leader as Communicator and Diplomat

2. The Leader as Communicator and Diplomat

3. The Educational Leader: Diplomat and Communicator for All Students

3. The Educational Leader: Diplomat and Communicator for All Students

4. Learning to Be a Leader

4. Learning to Be a Leader

5. Leaders as Communicators and Ambassadors

5. Leaders as Communicators and Ambassadors

6. The Superintendent as Key Communicator and Diplomat: A Case Study

6. The Superintendent as Key Communicator and Diplomat: A Case Study

7. The Superintendent as Blogger

7. The Superintendent as Blogger

8. A Whole New Mind for Schools

8. A Whole New Mind for Schools

9. Endnote

9. Endnote

Index

Index

Additional materials

Description

Leadership Solutions

Motivate, persuade, and inspire your school community!

A central role of any educational leader is that of an accomplished communicator—one who can relate to diverse communities, promote cooperative interaction, and unify stakeholders around the larger cause of quality education for every student.

This sixth volume in the Soul of Educational Leadership series provides innovative ideas on diplomacy and practical strategies for strengthening communications skills. With contributions from top leadership figures like Paul D. Houston, John R. Hoyle, Rich Bagin, and Daniel H. Pink, this resource emphasizes the importance of clear and purposeful communication in gaining support, avoiding misunderstandings, and establishing productive communitywide relationships. Individual chapters demonstrate how readers can:

  • Create dynamic, effective districtwide communication systems
  • Respond to district challenges and issues
  • Use electronic communication tools effectively
  • Secure and increase funding for their schools and districts
  • Increase avenues for informing the public about issues that affect schools and students

This insightful book offers all school leaders a rich array of creative, thoughtful communication approaches to empower their leadership and inspire everyone who has a stake in preparing today's students for tomorrow's challenges.

Contents

Preface

Preface

Acknowledgments

Acknowledgments

About the Authors

About the Authors

1. The Superintendent as Communicator and Diplomat

1. The Superintendent as Communicator and Diplomat

2. The Leader as Communicator and Diplomat

2. The Leader as Communicator and Diplomat

3. The Educational Leader: Diplomat and Communicator for All Students

3. The Educational Leader: Diplomat and Communicator for All Students

4. Learning to Be a Leader

4. Learning to Be a Leader

5. Leaders as Communicators and Ambassadors

5. Leaders as Communicators and Ambassadors

6. The Superintendent as Key Communicator and Diplomat: A Case Study

6. The Superintendent as Key Communicator and Diplomat: A Case Study

7. The Superintendent as Blogger

7. The Superintendent as Blogger

8. A Whole New Mind for Schools

8. A Whole New Mind for Schools

9. Endnote

9. Endnote

Index

Index

Additional materials

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Leaders as Communicators and Diplomats

Paul D. Houston , Alan M. Blankstein , Robert W. Cole
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March 2009 | 160 pages | Corwin

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Leadership Solutions

Motivate, persuade, and inspire your school community!

A central role of any educational leader is that of an accomplished communicator—one who can relate to diverse communities, promote cooperative interaction, and unify stakeholders around the larger cause of quality education for every student.

This sixth volume in the Soul of Educational Leadership series provides innovative ideas on diplomacy and practical strategies for strengthening communications skills. With contributions from top leadership figures like Paul D. Houston, John R. Hoyle, Rich Bagin, and Daniel H. Pink, this resource emphasizes the importance of clear and purposeful communication in gaining support, avoiding misunderstandings, and establishing productive communitywide relationships. Individual chapters demonstrate how readers can:

  • Create dynamic, effective districtwide communication systems
  • Respond to district challenges and issues
  • Use electronic communication tools effectively
  • Secure and increase funding for their schools and districts
  • Increase avenues for informing the public about issues that affect schools and students

This insightful book offers all school leaders a rich array of creative, thoughtful communication approaches to empower their leadership and inspire everyone who has a stake in preparing today's students for tomorrow's challenges.


Table Of Contents:

  • Preface
  • Acknowledgments
  • About the Authors
  • 1. The Superintendent as Communicator and Diplomat
  • 2. The Leader as Communicator and Diplomat
  • 3. The Educational Leader: Diplomat and Communicator for All Students
  • 4. Learning to Be a Leader
  • 5. Leaders as Communicators and Ambassadors
  • 6. The Superintendent as Key Communicator and Diplomat: A Case Study
  • 7. The Superintendent as Blogger
  • 8. A Whole New Mind for Schools
  • 9. Endnote
  • Index

Recent Product Reviews:

This book contains good information but I need something less specific for my class
Dr Jill Rucker, Agri Leadership Ed Comm Dept, University of Georgia
“Today’s school leaders must be both excellent communicators and skilled diplomats. It’s no longer sufficient to plot a course to meet the needs of students. Leading a school system through change requires the mastery of persuasive communications and interpersonal relations that will earn the leader the respect of constituents and faith in his or her decisions. This book offers sound guidance on new and established ways to connect with the community to advance high-quality education for all students.”
Daniel A. Domenech, Executive Director, American Association of School Administrators
"Houston, Blankstein, and Cole have hit the nail on the head yet again in this new addition to their Soul of Educational Leadership series. A blend of stories, techniques, and technology to keep the educational administrator out front and leading."
Chuck Bonner, Assistant Principal, Great Valley High School, Malvern, PA
"The writing is easy to follow and provides good insights. This is important material for superintendents, aspiring superintendents, and all school leaders."
Paul G. Young, Executive Director, West After School Center, Lancaster, OH
"This book creates an awareness of the many tools we can use to communicate. The real-life examples help the reader see the need to keep all lines of communication open."
Ralph A. Gilchrest III, Principal, Lake Gibson High School, Lakeland, FL

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