The Hidden Leader

Dale L. Brubaker is Professor of Education at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. He has also served on the faculties of the University of California, Santa Barbara, and the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee. He received his doctorate in foundations of education from Michigan State University. He is the author or coauthor of numerous books on education and educational leadership, including CREATIVE CURRICULUM LEADERSHIP (Corwin), STAYING ON TRACK, (Corwin), and CREATIVE SURVIVAL IN EDUCATIONAL BUREAUCRACIES. Larry D. Coble is Managing Associate with School Leadership Services, A Division of The Coble Professional Group, a leadership and management consulting organization, and Director of the Collegium for the Advancement of Schools at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. He provides speeches and seminars on leadership nationwide. He was a Senior Program Associate at the Center for Creative Leadership and served as assistant principal, principal, and superintendent in school systems in North Carolina. His most recent superintendency was in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. He received his doctorate in educational administration from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. He is coauthor of STAYING ON TRACK (Corwin).

Foreword by Terrence Deal - Terrence Deal Preface About the Authors Introduction Part I: Prelude to Leadership 1. The Power of Vision 2. The Power of Identifying and Using Your Talents 3. The Power of Learning 4. The Power of Competence 5. The Power of Wanting to Be There 6. The Power of Passion Part II: The Leadership Journey 7. The Power of Hope 8. The Power of Keeping the Fire 9. The Power of Determination 10. The Power of Gratitude 11. The Power of Private Victories 12. The Power of Your Moral Compass 13. The Power of Coaching and Mentoring Appendix Notes References Index

"As a former practitioner, I value practical ideas that work. This book captures the essence of how leaders must look inside themselves and then act on the courage of their convictions to stay the course." -- Jerry Patterson, Professor of Leadership Studies "For those aspiring leaders, the personal anecdotes and self assessments will prepare you for future challenges in a leadership role. If leadership is a journey, this book will assist your first steps." -- David Mosrie, Chief Executive Officer "Brubaker and Coble's ideas about competence are evocative of leadership abilities and skills necessary to lead organizations in ways that contribute to their viability and growth." -- Linton Deck, Chair, Department of Educational Leadership "This work is another example of their insight. It will be of tremendous benefit to anyone wanting to expand their understanding of their own leadership power." -- Dick Maxwell, Executive Director