Step In, Step Up: Empowering Women for the School Leadership Journey (a 12-Week Educational Leadership Development Guide for Women) – hinnat ja saatavuus

Women have incredible potential to drive change in education if they step up to lead at all levels. In Step In, Step Up, authors Jane A. G. Kise and Barbara K. Watterston guide current and aspiring women leaders through a twelve-week leadership journey. An assortment of activities, reflection prompts, and stories empower readers to overcome gender barriers to female leadership and engage in opportunities to learn, grow, and lead within their school communities. This book will inspire you to step into educational leadership with confidence. Examine the need for women in leadership positions at schools and districts. Consider your own leadership identity and learn where to make adjustments. Feel empowered to overcome gender barriers, female stereotypes, and the double bind experienced by women in leadership roles. Gain tools and strategies for creating an action plan for effective instructional leadership in schools. Learn about hard and soft leadership skills and their value in educational leadership. Complete reflection activities to reinforce learning and professional leadership development. Contents: About the Authors Introduction: The Why and How of Women's Leadership Journey Chapter 1: Engaging Women in School Leadership Chapter 2: Navigating Gender Barriers Chapter 3: Finding Time for the Leadership Journey Chapter 4: Readying Yourself for Stepping Up Chapter 5: Taking the Path to Maturity Chapter 6: Knowing Your Hardwired Strengths Chapter 7: Challenging Your High-Flying and Limiting Beliefs Chapter 8: Exploring Emotional Intelligence Chapter 9: Making Yourself Heard Chapter 10: Finding the Courage for Tough Conversations Chapter 11: Encouraging More Women to Lead Chapter 12: Crafting Your Identity as a Female Leader A Final Note References and Resources Index