
Lead Like a PIRATE
Make School Amazing for Your Students and Staff
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
About this book
Are You a Treasure Seeker?
Pirates are on a constant quest for riches, but PIRATE Leaders seek even greater rewards: amazing schools, engaged students, and empowered educators who know they are making a difference.
In Lead Like a PIRATE, education leaders Shelley Burgess and Beth Houf map out the character traits necessary to captain a school or district. You’ll learn where to find the treasure that’s already in your classrooms and schools—and how to bring out the very best in your educators.
What does it take to be a PIRATE Leader?
Passion —both professional and personal
A willingness to Immerse yourself in your work
Good Rapport with your staff, students and community
The courage to Ask questions and Analyze what is and isn’t working
The determination to seek positive Transformation
And the kind of Enthusiasm that gets others excited about education
The ultimate goal for any education leader is to create schools and districts where students and staff are knocking down the doors to get in rather than out. This book will equip and encourage you to be relentless in your quest to make school amazing for your students, staff, parents, and communities.
Are you ready to set sail?
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Table of contents
- Foreword
- The Story of Us
- Introduction
- Section I: Lead Like a PIRATE
- Passion
- Immersion
- Rapport
- Ask & Analyze
- Transformation
- Enthusiasm
- Section II: X Marks the Spot: Leadership Treasure
- Set Your Compass
- Avoid the Blame Game
- Harness the Power of Teams
- Find the Magic in the People — Not Programs
- Get the Right People on the Ship
- If It’s Important … Make Time for It.
- Make Changes without Capsizing Your Ship
- Use Stories to Personalize Data
- Unleash Social Media to Tell Your School’s Story
- Doing What’s “Best” for Kids?
- Professional Development – Like a PIRATE!
- Section III: Coach Like a PIRATE
- ANCHOR Conversations
- The Power of Words
- Section IV: Be a Better Captain
- Go for Greatness
- Dealing with Critics
- Discover the Power of a PLN
- Stay True to Your Roots
- Knowing When to Take the Leadership Leap
- Rest…Like a PIRATE
- Call to Action
- Notes
- More from Dave Burgess Consulting, Inc
- About the Authors