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The Spiritual Dimension of Leadership

8 Key Principles to Leading More Effectively
By: Paul D. Houston, Stephen L. Sokolow

Foreword by Dawna Markova

Infuse your leadership practice-and your life-with greater purpose and wisdom!

This 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.

Paul 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: ·

  • Intention
  • Attention
  • Unique gifts and talents
  • Gratitude
  • Unique life lessons
  • Holistic perspective
  • Openness
  • Trust

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Product Details
  • Grade Level: PreK-12
  • ISBN: 9781412925785
  • Published By: Corwin
  • Year: 2006
  • Page Count: 176
  • Publication date: April 11, 2006

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"In this book, Paul Houston and Steve Sokolow sow seeds of wisdom that offer hope and sound guiding principles for America's educational leaders."
-Richard W. Riley, former U.S. Secretary of Education and former Governor of South Carolina

"This book fills a troubling void in the leadership literature by highlighting the vital spiritual side of a leader's role."
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Terrence E. Deal, Author Leading With Soul and Reframing the Path to School Leadership

"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."
-Vincent L. Ferrandino, Executive Director
National Association of Elementary School Principals

"I can't imagine a more timely and important book for educators."
-
Margaret J. Wheatley, Author, Leadership and the New Science

"Houston and Sokolow have done an extraordinary job of looking beyond the traditional view of leadership to incorporate a spiritual dimension."
-Dr. Gerald N. Tirozzi, Executive Director
National Association of Secondary School Principals

"The Spiritual Dimension of Leadership reminds us that the job of leadership is complex, but the actions we take can be very simple and yet have a big impact."
-Anne L. Bryant, Executive Director
National School Boards Association

Infuse your leadership practice—and your life—with greater purpose and wisdom!

This 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.

Paul 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:

  • Intention 
  • Attention
  • Unique gifts and talents 
  • Gratitude 
  • Unique life lessons 
  • Holistic perspective
  • Openness 
  • Trust

Reap 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.


Key features

- 8 leadership principles for more mindful school leadership

- Ways to reframe leadership practice

- Easy-to-implement ideas and action steps

Author(s)

Author(s)

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Paul D. Houston

Paul D. Houston 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.
Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Foreword by Dawna Markova


Preface


Acknowledgments


About the Authors


Introduction


1. The Principle of Intention

Intention Is a Fundamental Principle of Enlightened Leadership

Thought Is More Important Than People Think

When Thought Becomes Prayer

Spoken and Written Words Are Keys to Manifesting Your Intention

Leaders Must Align Their Actions and Intentions

Enlisting Spiritual and Nonspiritual Forces to Manifest Your Intentions

Using Your “Third Eye” to Manifest Intentions

Leaders Use Attention to Focus the Lens of Intention

Leaders Focus Energy to Manifest Their Intentions

Summary

2. The Principle of Attention

Attention Is One of the Key Principles for Enlightened Leaders

The Role of Attention in the Thinking of Enlightened Leaders

The Role of Attention in the Doing of Enlightened Leaders

The Role of Attention in the Being of Enlightened Leaders

How Enlightened Leaders Maximize Time on Task

How Enlightened Leaders Focus Power and Energy

How Attention Serves as a Magnet for Enlisting Others

How Enlightened Leaders Keep Their Focus

How Enlightened Leaders Use Images to Communicate

Summary

3. The Principle of Unique Gifts and Talents

Leaders Need to Be Aware That Everyone Has Unique Gifts and Talents

Discovering and Developing Everyone’s Unique Gifts and Talents

How to Help Others Cultivate Their Unique Gifts and Talents

Enlightened Leaders Facilitate the Sharing of Unique Gifts and Talents

How Enlightened Leaders Extend Unique Gifts and Talents

How Uniqueness Contributes to the Tapestry of Life

How the Divine Helps to Clarify Life’s Purpose(s)

Summary

4. The Principle of Gratitude

Having an Attitude of Gratitude

The Importance of Being Mindful of Life’s Blessings

The Effect of Showing Gratitude for Help and Support

The Importance of Being Grateful for Progress

Enlightened Leaders Are Grateful for Obstacles and Adversaries

Showing You Are Grateful for Love Received

Showing You Are Grateful for Love Accepted

Showing You Are Grateful for the Opportunity to Help Others

How You Can Show You Are Grateful for Your Gifts and Talents

About Being Grateful

Enlightened Leaders Experience Boundless Gratitude

The Importance of Being Grateful for Divine Guidance

Summary

5. The Principle of Unique Life Lessons

Using the Experiences of Daily Life to Grow Personally and Professionally

People Are Given Life Lessons to Promote Spiritual Growth

Problems Are Actually Opportunities in Disguise

Clouds Do Have Silver Linings

Learning Life’s Lessons the Hard Way or the Easy Way

Using the Weaknesses Within Strengths to Understand Life Lessons

Mastery of Each Life Lesson Opens a Gateway to the Next

Endings Create the Opportunity for New Beginnings

Summary

6. The Principle of a Holistic Perspective

Spiritual Truths in the Story of Three Blind Men and the Elephant

Enlightened Leaders Are Aware That Everything Is Connected

The Butterfly Effect and Its Implications for Leaders

Leaders Must Know How the Parts and the Whole Are Related

Fractals Can Be a Valuable Tool for Leaders

A Holographic Perspective Is a Valuable Tool for Leaders

The Spiritual Lessons of Oneness, Unity, and Holistic Thinking

Summary

7. The Principle of Openness

Openness Is an Important Principle for Leaders

The Spiritual Aspects of Openness

Enlightened Leaders Create Open Systems

Leaders Must Be Open to Many Things

Opening Your Heart and Mind

How Openness Maximizes Growth and Creativity

Why Openness Is the Key to Creating Infinite Potentiality

Summary

8. The Principle of Trust

Why It Is Important for Leaders to Be Trusting

Why It Is Essential for Leaders to Be Trustworthy

Why It Is Important to Trust Yourself

Trusting Your Higher Self

Enlightened Leaders Must Learn to Trust the Universe

Why It Is Important to Give Trust as a Gift Whenever Possible

Summary

Selected Bibliography


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