Jan Irons Harris

Leadership, According to Solomon (eBook, PDF)

A Story of One School Leader's Quest for Wisdom

• Format: PDF

Produktbeschreibung

This book is a story that delineates seven qualities, according to Solomon, that successful, wise leaders possess.Through the stories and admonitions, which rely on real-life experiences and the timeless wisdom of Solomon, Jan Irons Harris is able to offer refreshing encouragement to school administrators who often feel overwhelmed by the weight of their daily burdens.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Bloomsbury eBooks US
• Seitenzahl: 1
• Erscheinungstermin: 18. Dezember 2017
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9798216285250
• Artikelnr.: 74832447

Autorenporträt

Dr. Jan Irons Harris isa lifelong educator whose mission is to teach others a better way of life through education, love, and by example, using her gifts of teaching and leading. Jan has served as a secondary math teacher, assistant principal, middle and high school principal, and superintendent. Currently, she serves as superintendent of Dade County Schools in Trenton, GA.

Inhaltsangabe

Foreword by Distinguished Professor Yong Zhao
Preface by Dr. Eric Mackey
Acknowledgements
Introduction
Prologue
Solomon, The Wise King: A Leader Who Solved Problems
Seven Qualities of Wise Leaders:
1. Wise Leaders are Visionary.
2. Wise Leaders are Seekers of Knowledge.
3. Wise Leaders are Ethical.
4. Wise Leaders are Humble.
5. Wise Leaders are Self-Controlled.
6. Wise Leaders Seek Counsel.
7. Wise Leaders Understand Others.
Conclusion: The Foolish, The Wicked, and The Wise
Epilogue
Appendices:
A: Webster's Dictionary of Terms
B: Proverbs Related to Seven Qualities
C: Reflective Questions
D: Excerpt from Dr. Spivey's Portfolio
E: A Note About Childhaven - Dr. Jim Wright
References
Contributors
About the Author