Introduction to Stand Tall Leadership 1Chapter One: Stand Tall Leaders Should Not Blend In 71.1. Stand Tall Traits of a Good Leader 91.2. Hide and Seek 131.3. Step It Up 151.4. Timing 151.5. Practice? It's Just Practice! 16Chapter Two: Stand Tall Leaders Have Influence 212.1. Influence 222.2. Integrity 242.3. Compliance vs. Commitment 27Chapter Three: Stand Tall Leaders Get Results 333.1. The Results Formula 343.2. Don't Let a Good Crisis Go to Waste 523.3. Get It When You Don't Get It 543.4. Hallway Brand 57Chapter Four: Stand Tall Leaders Value Relationships 634.1. Expectations 644.2. How to Move Past Unhealthy Expectations 674.3. Selflessness 684.4. The Top Four Ways to Maintain and Attract the Best Substitute Teachers 694.5. Retreat! 714.6. Reasons to NOT Recognize 714.7. I Just Cannot Help YouChapter Five: Stand Tall Leaders Make Strategic, Smart, and Creative Decisions 855.1. What Is Climate and Culture? 865.2. Respect and Value 865.3. Climate 875.4. Culture 875.5. Decisions 925.6. Get Over It 985.7. The Power of Now 1025.8. Efficiency vs. Effectiveness 106Chapter Six: Stand Tall Leaders Take Action 1116.1. BADASS 1126.2. One Action 119Chapter Seven: Stand Tall Leaders Use Their Voice 1297.1. Stand Tall Speaking 1307.2. Parent Phone Communication 1387.3. Uncomfortable Silence 152Chapter Eight: Stand Tall Leaders Are Reflective 1598.1. Hold on a Second 1608.2. Stand Tall Professional Development 1628.3. Standing Tall Words of Power 1658.4. Three Sides of Leadership Growth 1688.5. Be a Finisher! 172Are You a Stand Tall Leader? 179About the Author 181Index 183
STEVEN A. BOLLAR served on the Board of Directors of the New Jersey Principals and Supervisors Association. He has a history in the education system, from art teacher to principal to Superintendent of Schools. He helps schools and organizations create a better culture and climate through creative rewards and encouragement.