Reflections on the new teacher leadersWhat inspires teachers to see themselves as leaders? Mirror Images takes a comprehensive look at what teacher leadership means today and how teachers can transform the future of their profession. Included are ten iconic images of teacher leadership roles to help teachers move beyond teaching as they were taught. The authors make a compelling case for the importance of teacher leadership today, based on these c...

This helpful resource explores the vital skills and traits needed to earn trust, generate interest, and motivate others in the workplace.Bestselling author Kurt Mortensen defines the intersection of these pivotal abilities as charisma--an enviable quality that can lead to improved relationships, greater income, and more success in every area of life. To some extent, charisma is innate but in this inspiring guide, Mortensen explores the trait’s four core elements to...

Every organization is looking for ways to improve employee participation, loyalty and engagement; which most scholars believe could help with the organization' performance. We all know that leading with character is a good management skill for any leader that wants to be successful and effective. In this book, the following are seen as some characteristic behaviors that could distinguish a competitive and skillful leaders from others. When you are visible in the organization, know how ...

What distinguishes great leaders? Exceptional leaders capture passion. They lead for real: from the heart, smart and focused on the future, and with a commitment to being their very best.As Annie McKee and Richard Boyatzis have shown in their bestselling books Primal Leadership and Resonant Leadership, they create resonance with others. Through resonance, leaders become attuned to the needs and dreams of people they lead. They create conditions where people can excel. They sustain ...

Uncover the extraordinary leader in you with straightforward exercises and advice from two of the world’s foremost leadership expertsFrom the bestselling authors of The Leadership Challenge and over a dozen award-winning leadership books comes a new book that examines a question of fundamental importance: How do people learn to become leaders?Learning Leadership: The Five Fundamentals of Becoming an Exemplary Leader is a comprehensive guid...

In 2006, U.S. News and World Report listed coaching as one of the 10 top growing professions.The first edition of Therapist as Life Coach, published in 2002, anticipated this trend, and since its publication it has become a standard for therapists who wish to transition or expand their practices into life coaching. Pat Williams and Deborah C. Davis have finally revised their classic practice-building book for today's therapists and future coaches....

Lead yourself to success—and others are sure to follow“For leaders looking for a plan of ‘Why, What, and How’ to become a better leader, the answer is between the covers of this book.”—Chester Elton, New York Times bestselling author of The Carrot Principle, The Orange Revolution, and All In“Ever wish you could be more confident, more engaged, or more productive in your life? Look no further. All t...

New, updated edition 2021. Everything you always wanted to know about becoming a Life or Personal Coach by Certified Professional Coach, Lyn Kelley, Ph.D. All the proven methods of motivation and goal achievement from the world's top coaches. Most frequently asked questions about coaching, how to become a coach, how to promote your coaching practice and how to motivate your clients to move toward their success! Dr. Lyn gives you the simple 5-step coaching process and the 12-week program to...

A guide for getting your perfectionism to work for youIs perfectionism a good thing or does it get in our way? In The Perfectionist's Handbook, clinical psychologist Jeff Szymanski helps readers navigate their way out of the "perfectionism paradox": if your intentions are good (wanting to excel) and the outcomes you want are reasonable (to feel competent and satisfied), why would perfectionism backfire and result in unhappiness and stress? Learn when perfe...

Challenging Coaching is a real-world, timely and provocative book which provides a wake-up call to move beyond the limitations of traditional coaching. Based on the authors' extensive experience working at board and management levels, they suggest that for far too long coaching approaches have shied away from adopting a more challenging stance - a stance that can provoke greater performance and unlock deeper potential in business leaders and their teams.The authors detail ...

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