Resilient Leadership for Turbulent Times

A Guide to Thriving in the Face of Adversity

By (author) Jerry L. Patterson, George A. Goens, Diane E. Reed

Not available to order

Publication date:

16 November 2009

Length of book:

170 pages

Publisher

R&L Education

ISBN-13: 9781607095354

In this book, Patterson, Goens, and Reed draw upon resilience research and best practices to answer the question: 'How can leaders move ahead in the face of adversity?' This book benefits leaders who have confronted adversity in the past, struggle with adversity right now, or will likely encounter setbacks in the future. Leaders find concrete, how-to strategies for strengthening leadership skills in turbulent times in every chapter. Resilient Leadership for Turbulent Times aims to help leaders thrive in the face of adversity with the inclusion of the Leader Resilience Profile' (LRP)_an instrument developed by Patterson and others to measure a leader's resilience in twelve categories. Readers are invited to complete the LRP and then apply the strategies outlined in each chapter to strengthen their leader resilience.

Part 1 The Big Picture
Chapter 2 A Profile of Resilient Leadership
Part 3 Resilience Thinking Skills
Chapter 4 Understanding Reality and Envisioning the Future
Part 5 Resilience Capacity Building Skills
Chapter 6 The Value-Driven Leader
Chapter 7 Efficacy and Resilient Leadership
Chapter 8 Support for Leaders in Turbulent Times
Chapter 9 The Personal Well-Being of Leaders
Part 10 Resilience Action Skills
Chapter 11 Resilient Leaders Persevere
Chapter 12 Resilient Leaders are an Adaptive Species
Chapter 13 Resilient Leaders Show Courage under Fire
Chapter 14 Resilient Leaders Pledge: Hold me Responsible
Part 15 The Big Picture
Chapter 16 Your Personalized Leader Resilience Guide

A rich, multifaceted introduction to understanding the dynamics of the clash between theory and reality, particularly for those at the helm of school organizations…. This book is imbued with pearls of wisdom from the research of notables in education leadership….Appropriately designed for both aspiring and veteran leaders, Resilient Leadership for Turbulent Times will serve as a good guide for leadership preparation course or to groom current school leaders to be passionate in their values-driven decisions during times of strife.