Learning Curve
Lessons on Leadership, Education, and Personal Growth
1st Edition
Published on 18. August 2021
360 pages
978-1-7372904-1-4 (ISBN)
Description
Personal development is not easy. So why do so many leadership and self-help books read like an author's highlight reel?
Learning Curve pushes back against conventional literature by discussing the real, behind-the-scenes challenges of a developing school leader. Blending authentic anecdotes with relevant research, Learning Curve transforms complicated life principles into useful pearls of wisdom.
Whether you are looking for a few helpful ideas-or are searching for a complete mental makeover-Learning Curve serves as a practical resource for motivated, everyday school leaders.
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Person
Dr. Jared Smith is the Superintendent of the South Tama County School District in central Iowa. Jared holds a BA in Elementary and Middle Level Education from the University of Northern Iowa, an MS in Educational Leadership from National Louis University, and a PhD in Educational Leadership from Iowa State University.Jared has taught and coached at both the middle school and high school levels. Prior to taking his current role of superintendent, Jared worked as an assistant principal and principal for ten years. Jared is also an award-winning blogger and host of The Group Project Podcast.
Content
- Intro
- Praise for Learning Curve
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Table of Contents
- Introduction
- Leadership
- "You Look Like Opie!"
- So You Didn't Get the Job . . .
- We're Looking for Someone with Experience
- Secret Weapon
- Integrity: The Foundation of Leadership
- Embrace Criticism
- Aren't You Supposed to Know This?
- Friend Zone
- Don't be THAT Boss
- You Just Walked Past Your Work
- The Flywheel Effect
- Caught in the Whirlwind
- Player or Conductor?
- Fixing Bad Meetings
- Disagree and Commit
- Keep It on the DL?
- Radical Transparency
- No Horses Allowed!!!
- Email: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
- The True Cost of Leadership
- Recommended Reading: Leadership
- Education
- School . . . Or Prison?
- "I Trust You"
- Remote Work in Education?
- Addressing Workaholism in Schools
- Everyone, Stay Calm!
- Praise vs. Raise: The Power of Positive Feedback
- Don't Be a Cheap Boss
- 8 Ideas for Teacher Recruitment
- Just One Piece of the Puzzle
- Improving Teacher Evaluation
- Lesson Learned
- You're Toxic
- Mr. Nice Guy
- Saving Face
- 10 Tips for Addressing Underperforming Employees
- What is Instructional Leadership?
- Get Your Steps In
- Sharing New Ideas Takes Courage
- Power of Moments
- Kids Don't Learn from People They Don't Like
- Dealing with FOMO
- Coping with (Teacher) Test Anxiety
- Gather 'Round, It's Story Time
- No Teacher Should Pay for Basic School Supplies
- No Teacher Should Pay for Professional Learning Books
- Recommended Reading: Education
- Personal Growth
- Not Enough Hours in the Day
- Making Habits Stick
- Maker Versus Manager
- So . . . About That Follow-Up Visit
- You Drive Me Crazy
- Nice Guys Finish Last
- Writing: An Underrated Superpower
- I'll Sleep When I'm Dead
- Napper's Delight
- Use It or Lose It
- What I Learned About Divorce
- Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?
- One Final Lesson
- Recommended Reading: Personal Growth
- Conclusion
- Looking For More?
- About the Author
- Thank You
- Endnotes
- Back Cover
