What Great Principals Do Differently, Todd Whitaker
What Great Principals Do Differently, Todd Whitaker
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What Great Principals Do Differently
18 Things That Matter Most, Second Edition

Author: Todd Whitaker

Narrator: Steve Marvel

Unabridged: 4 hr 25 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 01/29/2019

Categories: Nonfiction, Education


Synopsis

Inspire yourself and others with the second edition of this bestselling book. With heartfelt advice, practical wisdom, and examples from the field, Todd Whitaker explains the qualities and practices that distinguish great principals. New features include:

● Developing an accurate sense of self

● Understanding the dynamics of change

● Dealing with negative or ineffective staff members

One of the nation's leading experts on staff motivation, teacher leadership, and principal effectiveness, Todd Whitaker has written over twenty powerful books for educators of every level. Discover what you can do differently.

About Todd Whitaker

Todd Whitaker is a professor of educational leadership at Indiana State University in Terre Haute, Indiana. He is a leading presenter in the field of education and has written more than forty books, including the national bestseller What Great Teachers Do Differently.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Hillary

Finished this book and my biggest ah-ha was to write down my 3 core principles as an educational leader: 1. Every student can learn, just not in the same way or the same day. Have high expectations. 2. Teachers are your most valuable commodity in a school. Hire well & take your time to find the right......more

Goodreads review by Andy

The author shared many insights that I would hope to see in all schools and that should be common sense. Whitaker stressed 18 characteristics that I hope principals already understand such as , “it is people, not programs, that determine the quality of the school or great principals take responsibil......more

I know a lot of people love this book and its companion: What Great Teachers Do Differently. I don’t. This is a quick read, great if you want a little motivation. However, if you like something meatier that will really help you reflect and evaluate your practices, this is not the book for you.......more

Goodreads review by Karen

Read this for my master's class and thoroughly enjoyed it. It confirmed what I've known for quite some time..."people before programs..."......more