Leading with Intent
Lessons from the Field in School Leadership
1st Edition
Published on 8. January 2026
232 pages
979-8-8818-6809-3 (ISBN)
Description
Trust in public institutions has been on the wane since the 1960's. While local schools have consistently enjoyed greater levels of trust than other public institutions, the recent political climate is contributing to significant challenges for school leaders throughout America. Fostering trust is a critical role of educational leaders, from the elementary school to the district office. This book will compile proven strategies from schools throughout the country - and beyond - that aim to deepen, or repair, the trust between schools and their constituents.
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Series
Edition
1. Auflage
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Illustrations
2 b/w figures
ISBN-13
979-8-8818-6809-3 (9798881868093)
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Book
approx. 03/2026
Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
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Not yet published
Person
Andrew Dolloff is a 25-year veteran of school leadership, having been a high school principal and superintendent of schools in several award-wining districts. While teaching graduate courses for aspiring school leaders and working alongside veteran administrators over the past two decades, he has defined and implemented practical approaches to school leadership that lead to a more trusting relationship at all levels of the organization.
Content
Acknowledgements
Preface
Chapter 1: The Call for Trust
Chapter 2: Culture Trumps Structure
Chapter 3: Approaches to Leadership
Chapter 4: Mission-Driven Trust
Chapter 5: Authentic Visibility
Chapter 6: Planning for Transition or Renewal
Chapter 7: Fostering Trust through Professional Development
Chapter 8: Negotiating with Trust
Chapter 9: Building Student Trust
Chapter 10: Family Connections
Chapter 11: Community Engagement
Chapter 12: Strategic Planning: Preparing to Plan
Chapter 13: Strategic Planning: Creating the Plan
Chapter 14: Strategic Planning: Putting the Plan to Work
Chapter 15: Leading with Intent
Bibliography
About the Author
Preface
Chapter 1: The Call for Trust
Chapter 2: Culture Trumps Structure
Chapter 3: Approaches to Leadership
Chapter 4: Mission-Driven Trust
Chapter 5: Authentic Visibility
Chapter 6: Planning for Transition or Renewal
Chapter 7: Fostering Trust through Professional Development
Chapter 8: Negotiating with Trust
Chapter 9: Building Student Trust
Chapter 10: Family Connections
Chapter 11: Community Engagement
Chapter 12: Strategic Planning: Preparing to Plan
Chapter 13: Strategic Planning: Creating the Plan
Chapter 14: Strategic Planning: Putting the Plan to Work
Chapter 15: Leading with Intent
Bibliography
About the Author
