The Leadership Paradox: Balancing Logic and Artistry in Schools

"School leaders, as well as aspiring principals and observers ofthe principalship, will delight in this distinctive, playful, andinsightful look at the art and craft of leading a modern-dayschool." (Roland S. Barth, educator and author of Improving Schoolsfrom Within)

"The Leadership Paradox is a book for principals, principals-to-be,and other practitioners. It provides reality-based cases andconcepts worthy of reflection by all who are interested inimproving school leadership.'' (Linton Deck, director of educationand nonprofit applications, Center for Creative Leadership)

"The Leadership Paradox pushes our understanding of the complexityof the principal's work to new levels. It should be requiredreading for those who are or aspire to be principals and for thosewho prepare, train, or supervise them." (Laraine Roberts, directorof research and development, California School Leadership Academy)