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Murphy (education, Vanderbilt U.) draws from his experiences to offer short, one-page tips and strategies he feels are essential to school leaders. Some examples: talk less, listen, seek solutions and don't dwell on problems, get out of the office and move around the school, remember that context always matters, hire people who are brighter, mentor, learn from mistakes, practice saying yes, be persistent, know that it is not about charisma, participate in programs for staff, teach instead of doing, look at everything with the eyes of a student, and nurture patience. Annotation ©2011 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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Keep these heartfelt gems top of mindThis gold mine of wisdom from top education researcher and the best-selling author of Turning Around Failing Schools andConnecting Teacher Leadership and School Improvement contains key tips and strategies every school leader should know. Award-winning professor and former school administrator Joseph Murphy’s concise and instructive lessons will help you stay focused on what matters most as you navigate the hectic world of high-stakes testing and accountability, for example: It really is all about the kids Optimism is essential Caring counts a lot Listen—let people finish talking Don’t confuse excuses and explanations
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