The Influential School Leader

This important book is a compelling guide to leading schools in our tumultuous times. The authors' sophisticated use of psychological and organizational research gives rise to a practical and compelling framework for making progress on the enormous challenges that lie ahead in the educational sector. As a bonus, the book's elegant, engaging prose makes it a pleasure to read. -Amy C. Edmondson, Novartis Professor of Leadership and Management at Harvard Business School, USA, and author of The Fearless Organization Drs. Murphy and D'Auria brilliantly make the invisible visible through this framework, using real examples of problems and an approach that leads to solutions. They address the hard work done in schools and how to transform the culture so that all stakeholders (leaders, teachers, students, and parents) can take risks and bring about much-needed change. -Arlene Grubert, Executive Director of Bi-County Collaborative, USA Leadership positions in school systems are among the most difficult. Powerful constituencies must be authentically engaged that typically have disparate desires and agendas. As change often comes without a plan for implementation, the leader's sensitivity to the feelings, attitudes, and beliefs of stakeholders is key to success. Drs. Murphy and D'Auria combine their extensive experience in schools with their knowledge of social and organizational psychology to create a framework that will be an indispensable guide for educational leaders at all levels. -Nicholas Covino, President of William James College, USA