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Courtney, Steven J.; Gunter, Helen M. – International Journal of Leadership in Education, 2015
In this paper, we argue that school leaders are removing those who embody or vocalize alternative conceptualizations of educator. It seems as if Collins' call in his 2001 book "Good to Great" to "get the right people on the bus" is being taken very seriously by school leaders seeking to raise standards. This is achieved by…
Descriptors: School Administration, Leadership Effectiveness, Leadership Styles, Governance
Johnson, David – New Directions for School Leadership, 1998
Staff quality is an important school attribute. Strong, determined leadership requires a principal's personal readiness to take issue with underperforming teachers, challenge cynicism and negative elements in the school, and recruit, retain, and develop high-quality, dedicated staff. A collaborative leadership culture emerges from empowering even…
Descriptors: Administrator Responsibility, Foreign Countries, Leadership Styles, Principals