{"product_id":"the-spiritual-dimension-of-leadership-8-key-principles-to-leading-more-effectively-paperback","title":"The Spiritual Dimension of Leadership: 8 Key Principles to Leading More Effectively - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003ePaul D. Houston\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eStephen L. Sokolow\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"In this book, Paul Houston and Steve Sokolow sow seeds of wisdom that offer hope and sound guiding principles for America′s educational leaders.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e-Richard W. Riley, former U.S. Secretary of Education and former Governor of South Carolina\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"This book fills a troubling void in the leadership literature by highlighting the vital spiritual side of a leader′s role.\"\u003cbr\u003e-\u003c\/em\u003eTerrence E. Deal, Author \u003cem\u003eLeading With Soul \u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003eReframing the Path to School Leadership\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Houston and Sokolow focus on how leaders can remain true to their core beliefs and still lead successful organizations. This should be required reading for all leaders and prospective leaders.\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e-Vincent L. Ferrandino, Executive Director \u003cbr\u003eNational Association of Elementary School Principals\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"I can′t imagine a more timely and important book for educators.\" \u003cbr\u003e-\u003c\/em\u003eMargaret J. Wheatley, Author, \u003cem\u003e Leadership and the New Science \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Houston and Sokolow have done an extraordinary job of looking beyond the traditional view of leadership to incorporate a spiritual dimension.\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e-Dr. Gerald N. Tirozzi, Executive Director \u003cbr\u003eNational Association of Secondary School Principals\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Spiritual Dimension of Leadership\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e reminds us that the job of leadership is complex, but the actions we take can be very simple and yet have a big impact.\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e-Anne L. Bryant, Executive Director \u003cbr\u003eNational School Boards Association \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eInfuse your leadership practice--and your life--with greater purpose and wisdom! \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThis book illuminates many of the core values, beliefs, and principles that can guide, sustain, and inspire leaders during difficult times. These values and principles have underlying spiritual roots. The more aware of them you are, and the more you express them in leadership practice, the more effective you become. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePaul D. Houston, Executive Director of the American Association of School Administrators, and Stephen L. Sokolow, a founding partner and Executive Director of the Center for Empowered Leadership, offer the following eight key leadership principles to help you become a more enlightened leader: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntention \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttention \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnique gifts and talents \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGratitude \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnique life lessons \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHolistic perspective \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpenness \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrust \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eReap the many rewards of practicing these principles and journey down a path of awareness and insight that will empower you and those you lead to create the best possible future for our children.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePaul D. Houston\u003c\/strong\u003e has established himself as one of the leading spokespersons for American education through his extensive speaking engagements, published articles, and his regular appearances on national radio and television. Formerly executive director of the American Association of School Administrators from 1994 to 2008, Houston has served as a teacher and building administrator in North Carolina and New Jersey. He has also served as assistant superintendent in Birmingham, Alabama, and as superintendent of schools in Princeton, NJ; Tucson, AZ; and Riverside, CA. Houston has served in an adjunct capacity for the University of North Carolina, Harvard University, Brigham Young University, and Princeton University. He has served as a consultant and speaker throughout the United States and overseas, and he has published more than 100 articles in professional journals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 176\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.45 x 10.01 x 6.97 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 16, 2006\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53033032057056,"sku":"9781412925785","price":68.87,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/5909\/4496\/files\/Kg50fbNciY9781412925785.webp?v=1781540400","url":"https:\/\/improvedinc.myshopify.com\/products\/the-spiritual-dimension-of-leadership-8-key-principles-to-leading-more-effectively-paperback","provider":"Improved Improper Input Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}