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The Charismatic Leader

The Presentation of Self and the Creation of Educational Settings

Make the most out of every interaction!

Why do some educators have the ability to inspire while others can barely keep the attention of staff, parents, or seminar participants? Become the dynamic communicator and leader you've always wanted to be. Discover the rituals, attitudes, and skills successful leaders have in common that allow them to form meaningful connections with their audiences and foster positive and productive school cultures. Essential skills include:

  • Listening carefully
  • Focusing on the task at hand
  • Preparation and rehearsal

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Product Details
  • Grade Level: PreK-12
  • ISBN: 9781412916967
  • Published By: Corwin
  • Year: 2005
  • Page Count: 160
  • Publication date: July 08, 2005

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Description

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"Future generations of educational leaders will be in debt to Brubaker . . . The book is realistic, clear, and sensitive to the needs of practitioners on the firing line."
—Lawrence Simon, Professor
Elon University  

Discover the attitudes, behaviors, and skills that will help you become a more dynamic communicator in any situation!

Why do some educators have the ability to inspire while others barely hold the attention of staff, parents, or seminar participants? How should you present ideas to ensure the most success in effecting change? Discover the oft-overlooked but critical civilities of leadership that will give you a distinct edge. Using vignettes and thought-provoking exercises, Brubaker illustrates the rituals, attitudes, and skills successful leaders exhibit, allowing them to make meaningful connections with audiences and foster positive and productive school cultures.

The Charismatic Leader offers sage advice for getting the most out of every interaction, whether a one-on-one conversation, interview, or presentation to a large group. Beginning with the "table manners of leadership," Brubaker pinpoints essential skills that promote the effective exchange of information and better relationships including:

  • Listening carefully to absorb details and discover hidden messages
  • Focusing on the task at hand to choose the most appropriate communication strategy
  • Preparing and rehearsing for flawless personal presentation
  • Team building using techniques that foster collaboration and motivation

Make every interaction count—and build ties that will make a positive and lasting difference in your organization!


Key features

  • Numerous vignettes and real-life case-studies
  • 13 resource sections including an outline/guide for professional development leaders; personal change inventory, reflective professional development activities and more
  • Lists of effective strategies/"to-dos" and things to avoid
  • Several self-inventories
  • Easy, conversational tone...great plane read
Author(s)

Author(s)

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Dale L. Brubaker

Dale L. Brubaker is Professor of Education at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. He has also served on the faculties of the University of California, Santa Barbara, and the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee. He received his doctorate in foundations of education from Michigan State University. He is the author or coauthor of numerous books on education and educational leadership, including CREATIVE CURRICULUM LEADERSHIP (Corwin), STAYING ON TRACK, (Corwin), and CREATIVE SURVIVAL IN EDUCATIONAL BUREAUCRACIES.

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Preface

Acknowledgments

About the Author

Prologue: A Cautionary Tale

1. The Civilities of Leadership: Attitudes, Behaviors, Tools, and Skills

The Table Manners of Leadership

Concluding Advice From a Political Professional

Barriers to Creating a Culture of Civilities

Conclusion

Suggested Readings

2. Teams, Teaming, and the Creation of Educational Settings

Benefits of Teaming

Creating Positive Classroom and School Environments

Connecting the Classroom and School With the Outside World

The Thesis

Growing a Team

Formation of the Core Group

Key Features of the Educational Change Process Facing Team Leaders

Conclusion

Suggested Readings

3. Professional Development on the Presentation of Self and the Creation of Educational Settings

Definitions of Professional Development

Today's Management by Mandate

Professional Development Revisited

Basic Assumptions Underlying Professional Development

Educators Have to Get to Give

Curiosity and Passion for Learning Are Contagious

Valuable Payoff a Critical Factor

Risk-Taking and Mistake-Making Are Keys to Learning

Presentation-of-Self Programs Take Time

Integration of Sources of Power a Key to Decision Making

Professional Development Plans

Conclusion

Suggested Readings

Appendices

References

Index

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