Customer Review: The book does not tell how one can be a spirtual leader, at least this is my opinion. Instead, you have to draw your own conclusions. If you are looking for a book that tells you how to be a spirtual leader - this isn't it, but if you are willing to delve deeper read the postlude - soul at work.
Customer Review: The market may be saturated with books about business leadership, but Lee G. Bolman and Terrence E. Deal move into fresh territory with this beautifully written, inspirational and practical guide. They impart advice on understanding workplace dynamics and nuances, and emerging as an effective... more info
Customer Review: I would recommend this book to any teacher. It is inspiring and has a good educational base. It teaches the reader many things while you read it. I had to read this for a master's course and really enjoyed it. It is like a novel in that it has a plot to it, but also has a reference guide aspect to... more info
Customer Review: No school situation will ever be as easy and neat as the story presented in this somewhat annoying book. I didn't care for the style, although ultimately that didn't get in the way of my taking away a few kernels of goodness from this book. The authors present four "frames" and urge teachers, in... more info
Customer Review: Wylene Sorapuru from New Orleans, LA. In the Path to School Leadership: A Portable Mentor, authors Bolman and Deal provide a highly readable book that pays attention to the novice leader. It focuses on not only having the knowledge to become an effective leader, but the "know how" to use it.... more info
Customer Review: This book was written for those who are experiencing serious problems in the workplace. In the Introduction, the authors provide a self-audit consisting of a series of direct questions. For example:
"Have you ever wondered why so many people in high positions seem to be selfish, power-crazed... more info
Customer Review: The authors quickly explain what a new American school board member might have to deal with. The typical issues that could arise in public schools. Or even private schools that have such boards. There could be much internal politicking and existing divisions that a newcomer should be aware of... more info