From School Administrator to School Leader

Brad Johnson is an international speaker in the field of education. He has spent over 20 years in the education field and currently teaches graduate courses in leadership.Julie Sessions has worked in education for 21 years. She is currently a lower school curriculum coordinator at Porter-Gaud School in Charleston, South Carolina.

• Meet the AuthorsLeadership ExpertsIntroductionKey 1: Know Your Own Leadership StyleKey 2: Develop Your StrengthsKey 3: Develop Those You LeadKey 4: Be a Leader, Not Just a ManagerKey 5: Find Your VoiceKey 6: Influence School CultureKey 7: Be Accountable to Those You Lead Key 8: Communicate EffectivelyKey 9: Lead with WisdomKey 10: Become Resilient and Persevering Key 11: Lead with EQ vs IQKey 12: Balance Your Personal and Professional LifeKey 13: Be Flexible, Adaptable, and CreativeKey 14: Respond Effectively to CrisisKey 15: Know When to Seek HelpEpilogueSources

"An impressive-sounding title on a business card doesn’t necessarily translate into an effective leader. Drs. Johnson and Sessions provide a ‘how to’ for individuals in leadership positions as well as those aspiring to reach these positions. The book is full of powerful reflections that can make lasting impressions for anyone hoping to climb career ladders." --Dan Domenech, Executive Director of The School Superintendents Association (AASA)"Brad and Julie have written a key book for educational leadership. They have captured the realities of leading through constant change and provide the traits that are found in the strongest leaders. These practitioners’ "pearls of wisdom" offer a detailed explanation of the skills needed to be a well-rounded leader." --G.A. Buie, President of the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP)