Lead Fearlessly, Love Hard: Finding Your Purpose and Putting It to Work

ISBN-13: 9781119288534 / Angielski / Twarda / 2017 / 208 str.

Cliatt-Wayman, Linda

Opis

So much of the heated debate about education is about improving systems from without; this is a book intended to guide and inspire those who choose to lead from within, written by a woman who has led successfully for students in poverty in spite of daunting challenges. Wayman's narrative-driven book highlights the intersection of strong visionary and strategic thinking with on-the-ground, day-to-day implementation, highlighting the real stories of students and educators in low-income schools. While she is guided by clear principles and values, Wayman stresses the critical importance of each individual interaction with each individual child. Wayman's extraordinary experience as an urban educator will serve as a testament to how strong, steadfast leadership can overcome daunting challenges; as an example of what is possible for children living in poverty; and as a call to action to help children in poverty reach their full potential. Fearless Leadership will provide hope, optimism, and a path forward for those working in challenging schools.

Spis treści

Acknowledgments ix

Introduction 1

1 Envision 6

2 Discover 12

3 Select 17

4 Adapt 23

5 Synthesize 31

6 Rollout 37

7 Unveil 44

8 Implement 51

9 Amplify 61

10 Prepare 67

11 Audacity 75

12 Seek 81

13 Listen 88

14 Customized 94

15 Strength 101

16 Relentless 106

17 Steadfast 114

18 Realize 123

19 Confidence 130

20 Influence 139

21 Possible 147

22 Opportunity 154

23 Value 166

24 Courage 176

25 Purpose 181

Index 189

O autorze

LINDA CLIATT–WAYMAN has served as principal of several schools, most recently Strawberry Mansion High School in North Philadelphia, as well as Assistant Superintendent for all the 52 High Schools in the School District of Philadelphia. A passionate educator with an unwavering belief in the potential of all children, she has dedicated her career to helping chronically underserved students succeed in school and beyond. She recently heard the inner voice once more saying "It′s time" and retired to advocate for justice and love in education for children in poverty. She has been featured on ABC World News Tonight and Nightline, has earned two honorary doctorate degrees, and delivered a TED Talk that has received more than 1.5 million views.

Blurb

Advance Praise for LEAD FEARLESSLY, LOVE HARD

"Linda Cliatt–Wayman is a high–voltage force of determination and possibility, while telling her students ′If nobody told you they loved you today, remember, I do.′ She writes, ′All children will rise to our expectations.′ And her book is a road map for those who want to help them get there."
—Diane Sawyer

"Linda Cliatt–Wayman is the exemplar other school leaders can benchmark themselves against. She shows that if you lead relentlessly with conviction, clarity, and, above all, love for your students, there is no obstacle too large to overcome and no limit on the potential of any student."
—Michael Spangenberg, Interim Head of School at Bright Water Elementary

"A brave and exceptional job of leading with intentions of delivering HOPE, not only to the student characters within the book, but to all who choose to read the story, as well. Lead Fearlessly, Love Hard grants the reader the opportunity to witness up close, how love, humility, and an unwavering commitment to service, can transform any space in today′s world."
—Jerome Allen, Assistant Coach, Boston Celtics

"An indomitable principal, widely esteemed as a school turnaround expert and known for her fierce love of children, Linda Cliatt–Wayman opens up about the challenges and anxieties that marked her struggle to save and strengthen neighborhood–based public schools in Philadelphia at a time when they were no longer simply neglected, but instead under assault. She exposes powerful lessons about leadership, identifies key drivers of institutional change, and throughout reminds us why neighborhood public schools are worth fighting for."
—Jerusha O. Conner, Associate Professor of Education, Villanova University

"Mrs. Wayman′s steadfast conviction for working and leading on behalf of children is like no other. Her experience, perseverance and commitment to excellence make her an unprecedented leader, who always leads from a place of love!"
—Anna Shurak, Former Principal, The Young Women′s Leadership School at Rhodes High School