Focused

Introduction STAGE 1: How to Build a Leadership Paradigm for Outstanding Schools Chapter 1: School Leadership: Finding the Space to do the Job Effectively Chapter 2: Negotiating the Inverted Triangle of Influence Chapter 3: Leading to Create a Game Plan for Success Chapter 4: Leading a Renewed Purpose of Education STAGE 2: What Are the Most Influential Elements for Collective Success? Chapter 5: Leading Students Chapter 6: Leading Teachers and Other Players in Schools STAGE 3: How to Avoid the Pitfalls That Prevent Success Chapter 7: Leading through Formative Accountability: Shifting the Locus of Control Chapter 8: Leading for Sustainability: Embracing Disruption and Crisis

"This book challenges and inspires leaders to maximize their impact. Its pages will be well-worn as school leaders worldwide eagerly grasp its profound insights. The book reflects the authors' deep understanding of students' needs and offers a roadmap for leaders to meet those needs with unwavering dedication." -- Emily McCarran "Focused: Understanding, Negotiating, and Maximizing Your Influence as a School Leader is an enlightening, informative, and inspirational roadmap for any aspiring or experienced school leader; it tackles the seemingly overwhelming challenges facing education leaders, providing guidance and, even more importantly, well-grounded reasons for hope in our profession." -- Gabriel Rshaid "Watterston and Zhao have given hope to school leaders looking to transform their schools. This book gives concrete suggestions on how leaders can work with students, staff, and the larger community to bring about changes now. School leaders will be energized by these ideas to improve students' experiences and their schools." -- Chris Kennedy "Focused shares a clear vision of where education needs to head and how leadership roles will need to change to meet that vision. It successfully integrates research, stories from the field, and a blend of current reality with future focus." -- Ellen Perconti "Watterston and Zhao articulate ways to rethink leadership-for principals and teacher leaders. The impact on students will be significant." -- Dr. Peter Dillon