From Problem to Possibility

Mary Ann Jacobs, scc is an associate professor in education and leadership at Manhattan College, Bronx, NY.Remigia Kushner, csj is a professor of education and the director of educational leadership in the Graduate Education Program at Manhattan College, Bronx, NY.

• PrefaceIntroductionPart I – Leadership is…Chapter 1 - From Problems to PossibilitiesChapter 2 – Transformational LeadershipChapter 3 - Group Efficacy: All of Us is Smarter Than One of UsChapter 4 - Continuous ImprovementChapter 5 - Organizational TransformationPart II – Action Research Is LeadershipChapter 6 - Action Research: Leadership in ActionChapter 7 - LOOK at the ProblemChapter 8 - EXAMINING What’s KnownChapter 9 - ACQUIRING New Knowledge and Methods for Handling the ProblemsChapter 10 - DEVISING A PLANChapter 11 - EXECUTING-EVALUATING the PLAN: How to Start Smart and End SmartChapter 12 - REPEATING the Steps as NeededPart III – Practical Application of L.E.A.D.E.R. for LeadersChapter 13 - Where to Start? Chapter 14 - What Comes Next?About the author

On its surface, this book appears to be yet another of the plethora of texts on "leadership." Though it relies on the time-honored practice of using acronyms (including, of course, LEADER), analogies, and such buzzword measurements as "continuous improvement," it does break new ground that differentiates it from the many, many other texts on the subject. In clear, concise, and engaging language…. Surprisingly engaging and useful, this book breaks some new ground and connects those observations to the vast corpus of traditional literature. The authors offer a fresh look at a well-covered topic. Recommended. Undergraduates through faculty and practitioners.