Lead Like a Rock Star

Name: Lead Like a Rock Star
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ISBN: 9780989780551

Leadership, Listening, and the Music That Remains

Bryn Cavin, Ian D Russell

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English

Ian D. Russell
29 April 2026

Business studies: general

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What if the best leadership lessons were hiding in a rock band?

Great musicians know that powerful music does not come from a single note. It comes from tension, rhythm, harmony, and the discipline of learning how to play together. Leadership works the same way.

In Lead Like a Rock Star, educator and international school leader Ian D. Russell explores leadership through the lens of music. Drawing from decades of experience working with schools, teachers, and students around the world, Russell reveals how the dynamics of bands, rehearsals, performances, and creative collaboration mirror the challenges leaders face every day.

Using stories from education, reflections from his own leadership journey, and insights inspired by the world of rock and roll, Lead Liek a Rock Star shows how effective leadership is not about ego or spotlight. It is about learning how to tune the strings that hold a team together.

Inside this book, you will discover how to:

- Build trust and harmony within teams - Navigate conflict and tension without losing the music - Balance authenticity, accountability, and courage - Lead under pressure when the spotlight is unavoidable - Move beyond charisma toward leadership that actually lasts

Russell's writing blends practical wisdom, thoughtful reflection, and memorable storytelling to offer a refreshing perspective on leadership that is both grounded and inspiring.

Whether you are a school leader, educator, coach, or anyone responsible for guiding others, Power Chords offers a powerful reminder:

Great leadership is not about playing the loudest note. It is about learning how to make the whole band sound better.

By: Ian D Russell
Edited by: Bryn Cavin
Imprint: Ian D. Russell
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 12mm
Weight: 308g
ISBN: 9780989780551
ISBN 10: 0989780554
Pages: 228
Publication Date: 29 April 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active