Articles from Leadership (September 1, 2009)

Title	Author	Type	Words
10 Rules for new administrators: success as an educational leader can be precarious. Here are 10 cardinal rules that new leaders should follow, and some common mistakes to avoid.	Infusino, Frank		2328
Books worth reading: Quiet Leadership; The Principal's Companion.	Manthey, George	Book review	363
CALSA transforming the power structure: all leaders should understand how cultural and racial differences and changing demographics affect those with whom they share the future of education.	Magdaleno, Kenneth R.		1293
Developing lion leaders: "Lone Ranger" principals who come in to save the day then ride off into the sunset are not what today's schools need. Diligent workers who put people first are far more effective.	Bossi, Michael		2758
Great leaders for great schools: this five-district professional learning community is having a positive influence on school culture, teaching practices and student achievement.	Leon, Ronald J.; Davis, Stephen H.		2517
Leadership means always working to meet challenges of changing world.	Weis, Charles		373
Leadership requires creative use of 'what is not': it is only in unused space that there is the possibility for growth. "What is not" is not a deficit; it's the only place where leadership has the room to make a difference.	Manthey, George		368
Learning from the best: new principals may be surprised to discover where they can learn how to become good leaders and followers.	Swenson, Penelope Walters		1765
Nurturing commitment to struggling students: here are some strategies school leaders can use to sustain the efforts of committed teachers and reduce teacher burnout.	Cheung, Rebecca		2428
Teacher leadership: teacher leaders can be key to a school's success in achieving goals for students. Here are some ways principals can help teachers become instructional leaders.	Kurtz, Shelly		2418
The foundational school leader: using this new model of dynamic leadership, administrators can build strong foundations for schools that thrive by engaging the entire school community.	Wiseman, Perry		2485