Crisis management : effective school leadership to avoid early burnout / Larry Dake.

Includes bibliographical references.

The grass may look different, but it's not always greener ... one administrator's story -- Was it always this way? School leadership's unique history -- Your are contagious ... for better or worse -- Without this, schools cannot move forward: building trusting relationships -- Making it all fit: professional fit and work-life balance -- Is it lonely at the top? Navigating leadership isolation and loneliness -- Preparing for the shift and navigating new roles -- Survey overview, important trends, and takeaways -- The goose that lays the golden egg: school leadership and time management -- Is it time to seek a new opportunity? Interviewing and entry planning -- Must-read books for prospective and practicing school leaders.

"This book will assist school leaders with strategies to navigate transitions, balance relationships, and manage their time more effectively"-- Provided by publisher.

"This book will assist aspiring and practicing school leaders with strategies to navigate transitions, balance relationships, and manage their time more effectively. All three components are necessary to manage stress and avoid burnout in today’s fast-paced and always-on world of school leadership. While prep programs teach several important facets for the job, nothing quite prepares school leaders for the job’s stress, time expectations, and public face. This book can help all school leaders in these areas!"-- Amazon.com.