Build on your staff's strengths for optimized leadershipBest-selling author Sheryl G. Feinstein demonstrates how educational leaders can apply a popular business prototype of leadership strengths and the latest brain research to lead effectively. Her new book, co-authored by veteran administrator and instructional leader Robert W. Kiner, outlines four leadership styles-executer, relationship builder, influencer, and strategic thinker-and shows how to capitalize on them to: Create a positive school cultureMentor and supervise teachersKeep track of standardized testingFoster community partnershipsUse data to inform curriculum and instructionThe authors link current cognitive research with the challenges of educational leadership to make clear the links between neural wiring, learning, and leading.

DedicationForeword by Jerry D. WeastAcknowledgmentsAbout the AuthorsIntroduction1. With the Leader¿s Brain in Mind Strength-Based Leadership The Workings of the Human Brain Conclusion Discussion Questions2. Using Leaders¿ Strengths to Create and Maintain a Positive School Climate What¿s the Point? The Brain and School Climate Putting It Into Practice Instruction and Learning Physical Environment Conclusion Discussion Questions3. Mind Matters: What Leaders Need to Know About Students The Elementary Student¿s Brain The Secondary Students¿ Brain Conclusion Discussion Questions4. Best of Class: Leading Teachers Curriculum and Instruction Assessment 101 Instruction Technology: Your Brain On-Line Conclusion Discussion Questions5. The Rubber Meets the Road: Supervision and Evaluation Extreme School Make-Over Empowerment Supervision Evaluation Conclusion Discussion Questions6. Shared Leadership and Leading Teacher¿s Strengths The Human Brain Strength-Based Shared Leadership Leading Teacher¿s Strengths Conclusion Discussion QuestionsAppendix I: Stress, Teachers, and StudentsAppendix II: Family and Community School PartnershipsReferencesIndex