The How of This Book
How to Get the Most From These Pages
Engaging Women in School Leadership
Gender Archetypes, Stereotypes, and Women in Leadership
The Gender Gap in Educational Leadership
Trends in Gender and Leadership
Practical and Prophetic Reasons to Have More Women Leaders
Step in for Further Reflection
Next Steps in the Journey
Step in for Further Reflection
Finding Time for the Leadership Journey
So Much to Do, So Little Time
Brain Energy and Bandwidth
Fueling Your Brain
Balancing Your Priorities
Focusing Your Attention
Next Steps in the Journey
Step in for Further Reflection
Readying Yourself for Stepping Up
“Why Me? I’m Not Ready!”
The Benefits of Becoming a Leader
The Pedagogical Gifts of a Good Leader
Collaboration and Shared Leadership
Leadership and Views of Power
Personal Leadership Resources
Next Steps in the Journey
Step in for Further Reflection
Stages of Adult Development
Reflection on People’s Capacity
Next Steps in the Journey
Step in for Further Reflection
Individual Contribution and Collaboration Polarity
Knowing Your Hardwired Strengths
How Thinking and Feeling Preferences Impact Leadership
How Decision-Making Preferences Impact Leadership
Your Decision-Making Style and Leadership
Next Steps in the Journey
Step in for Further Reflection
Challenging Your High-Flying and Limiting Beliefs
Deselect Your Default
Embrace Your Confidence
Shift Your View on Vulnerability
Don’t Get Derailed by the Impostor Syndrome
Stand Tall in Your Self-Worth
Reach Your Potential Through Growth
Next Steps in the Journey
Step in for Further Reflection
Exploring Emotional Intelligence
A Definition of Emotional Intelligence
Emotional Self-Awareness
Self-Management
